Admin Office Assistant - Evenings/Saturday/Temp

E05 Community College of Vermont; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Community College of Vermont in Newport seeks an upbeat, dependable person to provide a broad spectrum of administrative services to students in a fast-paced environment during evenings and on Saturdays as needed. The role requires strong computer skills, solid decision-making abilities, and excellent communication skills.

Compensation is $18.00 per hour with about 20 hours weekly. We value teamwork and flexibility in adapting to the academic year cycles, offering an opportunity to support

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfort supporting students with diverse learning styles and abilities.
• Manage details with a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent computer, written, and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct incoming calls.
• Schedule and direct appointments.
• Provide technical assistance to faculty.
• Provide direction to potential students on admissions process.
• Make phone calls and manage text messages to potential students and faculty.
• Set up and proctor assessments, make-up tests.
• Handle requests and perform initial problem solving.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Computer skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

TEMPORARY POSITION: The Community College of Vermont in Newport is seeking an upbeat, dependable person to provide a broad spectrum of administrative services to students. We are seeking a candidate with the demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a self-managed team. The fast-paced duties handled in this position require flexibility, strong computer skills, solid decision-making abilities, positive attitude, excellent communication skills and a willingness to adapt and change to the ever-moving cycles of an academic year. The hours are evenings Monday through Thursday, and Saturdays as needed, and the compensation is $18.00/hr.

Minimum Qualifications

Strong customer service skills Aptitude to work independently and as part of a team; Comfort supporting students with diverse learning styles and abilities; Manage details with a high degree of accuracy Excellent computer, written, and oral communications skills

Duties And Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to faculty, staff and students:

• Answer and direct incoming calls
• Schedule and direct appointments
• Provide technical assistance to faculty
• Provide direction to potential students on admissions process
• Make phone calls and manage text messages to potential students and faculty
• Set up and proctor assessments, make-up tests
• Handle requests and perform initial problem solving

Scheduled Hours Weekly: 20 Budgeted Wage for this Position: $18.00 per Hour Exempt Status: Non-Exempt Grade: T01

Job Posting Responsibilities

At the Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS), our mission is grounded in empowering students and strengthening communities across Vermont. When you join our team, you become part of a dedicated, statewide community that believes in the transformative power of education — not only in the classroom, but in careers, lives, and local economies. VSCS encompasses Vermont State University, the Community College of Vermont, and our System Office, with 12 centers, 5 campuses, and more than 10 additional learning sites across the state. Deeply rooted in our communities, we provide affordable, flexible, and innovative programs designed to meet the needs of today’s learners — from recent high school graduates to adult students reentering the workforce. Through strong partnerships and a shared commitment to workforce development, we help build a vibrant, resilient Vermont. Our employees are key to this mission. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for growth, and a workplace culture that values collaboration, diversity, and purpose. If you’re passionate about education that makes a real and lasting difference, we invite you to grow your career with the Vermont State Colleges System — and help shape the future of our students, our communities, and our state.