Secretary

Northampton Community College • Pocono Township, PA

6d • 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 to 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/about/working-at-ncc/life-in-the-area.html. 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. Please note that this position will remain open until filled. SECRETARY – Part-Time Responsibilities: Under the general supervision of the immediate supervisor(s): (1) Provide secretarial services, with specific instructions, using College Standard software and associated peripherals: produce documents from written, oral or electronically produced/transferred materials; proofread typed materials for accuracy; answer phones and screen calls as required and directed; place routine calls and dispense routine information; greet visitors; maintain files and records; schedule appointments; make travel arrangements; open, organize, and distribute mail; inventory and order office supplies; operate general office equipment, such as copier and fax machine as required. Organizational Relationships: Responsible to the immediate supervisor(s) for performance of assigned responsibilities. Performance Standards: Performance in this position is considered satisfactory when: (1) responsibilities of the position have been carried out at a level that ensures efficient and effective support to all people she/he supports. Qualification: (1) Education: (a) high school graduate; (b) any combination of training or experience which would facilitate the performance of the above responsibilities. (2) Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: (a) proficient in College standard software including knowledge of MSWord/Excel/Access software, accurate keyboarding; (b) excellent interpersonal skills with a high degree of confidentiality required; c) ability to prioritize, multi-task and organize work; (d) good oral and written communication skills; (e) ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions. (3) Experience: Minimum 1 year of related experience. Welcome to the career site for Northampton Community College. We are an innovative, student-centered institution with an exceptional faculty and staff who are dedicated to providing quality educational opportunities for the diverse communities we serve. We invite you to view our open positions and feel free to apply for any positions in which you are interested in and qualified for. If you are a current employee of NCC, please login to your Workday account and use the internal career worklet to apply. Northampton encourages candidates to provide qualifications beyond the standard on-line application. A personalized cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for 3 professional references, are examples of information that serve to highlight your accomplishments and distinguish yourself from other applicants. When viewing specific job opportunities, be sure to take note of any additional special materials candidates are asked to supply. We appreciate your interest in employment at Northampton Community College and wish you the best in your career search. Title IX Please visit www.northampton.edu/titleix for information on the College's Title IX Policy, Title IX Coordinator and Deputies, contact information and resources. Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is currently available online. Click here to view. The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as : campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the College will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-Campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the College or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, stop by the NCC Public Safety Office at 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem, PA 18020 or request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 610.861.5588 or emailing [email protected].

Requirements

• high school graduate
• any combination of training or experience which would facilitate the performance of the above responsibilities
• proficient in College standard software including knowledge of MSWord/Excel/Access software, accurate keyboarding
• excellent interpersonal skills with a high degree of confidentiality required
• ability to prioritize, multi-task and organize work
• good oral and written communication skills
• ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions
• Minimum 1 year of related experience

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial services, with specific instructions, using College Standard software and associated peripherals: produce documents from written, oral or electronically produced/transferred materials
• proofread typed materials for accuracy
• answer phones and screen calls as required and directed
• place routine calls and dispense routine information
• greet visitors
• maintain files and records
• schedule appointments
• make travel arrangements
• open, organize, and distribute mail
• inventory and order office supplies
• operate general office equipment, such as copier and fax machine as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED