Administrative Assistant – Brattleboro - Temp

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

Job summary

Vermont State Colleges System is seeking an administrative support assistant to assist faculty, staff, and students at Vermont locations. The role involves answering calls, scheduling appointments, and guiding prospective students through admissions, with responsibilities including testing, proctoring, and basic problem solving.

The position emphasizes strong customer service, teamwork, and accuracy, while supporting diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to support students with diverse learning styles and abilities.
• Strong computer, written, and oral communication skills.

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 and Quantitative Reasoning tests.
• Handle requests and perform initial problem solving.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Written & oral communication

Job description

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 and Quantitative Reasoning tests
• Handle requests and perform initial problem solving

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements: Duties performed cause slight fatigue of eyes, fingers, or other faculties as a result of repetitive motion and/or long periods of standing or sitting. Duties require little physical effort in work with light to moderate (up to 25lbs) easy-to-handle materials.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working Conditions: Job is performed in a general office or comparable working area with many and frequent distractions such as noise and interruptions. Work schedule may vary during high volume periods. This general outline illustrates the type of work that characterizes the job classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification.

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

SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION

24-28 hours per week Scheduled Hours Weekly: 15 Budgeted Wage for this Position: $18 and hour and 24-28 hours per week. 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.