• Office Assistant (Word Processing)

    SUNY Westchester Community College (Ossining, NY)


     

    The Ossining Center seeks an Office Assistant (WP), who performs a wide variety of clerical and administrative support tasks and functions as an assistant to a number of administrative and professional staff persons. The Office Assistant (WP) works with a high degree of independence in a fast-paced environment.

     

    The incumbent serves as a critical point person for the SUNY Ossining Center, coordinating office operations and providing a high level of customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Responsibilities include supporting Center operations with tasks related to credit and non-credit registration, payroll, voucher and requisition preparation, bill payments, data tracking, faculty contracts, and the dissemination of correspondence. The incumbent also manages requisitions, maintains office and facility supplies, and responds to requests from the Director, Assistant Director, faculty, and staff. In performing these duties, the incumbent utilizes computer applications such as PeopleSoft, Microsoft Suite, Microsoft Outlook, and videoconferencing tools to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and responsiveness in daily operations.

    Job Requirements:

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: *This is a Civil Service position. The final candidate will be required to take and pass the Civil Service Exam.* Possession of a high school or equivalency diploma and three years of experience where the primary function of the position was performing general office/clerical work, two years of which must have included the use of computer applications to maintain automated records or produce correspondence, spreadsheets, forms, reports or other documents required. The ability to follow instructions without close supervision is required. Excellent communication and writing skills are also required.

     

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a minimum of an Associate's degree or Microsoft Office Certification or course work in Microsoft Office applications is preferred. Experience working in an educational institution is also preferred.

    Additional Information:

    POSITION EFFECTIVE: The position will remain open until filled.

     

    WORK SCHEDULE: The work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

     

    SALARY & BENEFITS: The starting salary is $52,311. Additional compensation with seniority steps maximize at a salary of $63,413. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, a choice of defined benefit or defined contribution pension plan, generous leave benefits, and access to tax sheltered annuities and a deferred compensation plan.