Secretary III

Northampton Community College • Bethlehem, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The staff and faculty of Northampton Community College share a single goal: to help students transform their lives through education. It's a goal that reaps rewards thousands of times over the course of a career. Employees at Northampton receive competitive compensation and an array of benefits while working on campuses located in a region with a very high quality of life.
We invite you to consider applying for one of our currently available positions. For more information on the College, please visit www.northampton.edu. For more information on life in the Lehigh Valley, please visit https://www.northampton.edu/human-resources/life-in-the-area.htm.
NCC is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to identify their strengths or experiences in this area.
This posting will close on: 10/01/2026. No further applications will be accepted on or after this date.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Ability to use technology systems to support departmental operations.
• Accurate keyboarding skills.
• Proficiency in College standard software, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and enterprise systems.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• High degree of confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism.
• Adaptability and initiative.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Business Administration, Office Administration, Administrative Assistant Studies, or a related field preferred.
• Five years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level secretarial and administrative services: using College standard software, technology, and associated peripherals, prepare and process correspondence, reports, presentations, records, and other documents; maintain and monitor department email accounts; proofread materials for accuracy; answer phones and screen calls as required; greet visitors; maintain files according to established procedures; schedule appointments and meetings; coordinate travel arrangements; support special events and activities; receive, organize, and distribute mail; inventory and order office supplies; and operate general office equipment as required.
• Support departmental and academic operations: utilize Workday and other College systems to process transactions, maintain records, and generate reports; assist with faculty workload, overload, payroll, budget monitoring, and related administrative processes; coordinate routine information and communications; maintain departmental records and databases; support accreditation, compliance, reporting, and other operational activities; assist faculty, staff, students, and community partners; and support special projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Direct student assistants: delegate responsibilities and workload and provide routine guidance, if applicable.
• Handle confidential matters and problem solving as the initial point person and guide and redirect individuals as necessary.
• Implement special responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plan options for you and your family (plus dental and vision)
• A College retirement contribution
• NCC tuition waiver
• Time off – vacation/floating, sick days, 4-day workweeks during summer, holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED