Administrative Assistant, Counseling Department

Northampton Community College; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Northampton Community College in Bethlehem, PA invites applications for an Administrative Assistant in the Counseling Department. This 28-hour-per-week role provides essential support across reception, scheduling, and records management, under supervision.

The ideal candidate will have strong MS Word/Excel/Access skills, excellent interpersonal abilities, and a commitment to confidentiality in a fast-paced office environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years' experience in a public-facing office role.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Access and accurate keyboarding.
• Strong confidentiality, communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform varied assignments with minimal supervision.
• Answer phones and screen calls; greet visitors.
• Schedule appointments; arrange travel.
• Open, organize, and distribute mail; manage supplies.
• Operate general office equipment as required.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Oral & written communication

Follow instructions

Keyboarding

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

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.

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.

Administrative Assistant, Counseling Department

28 hours per week (M, Th, F 12/12:30pm-5pm & T, W 12pm-6pm)

This posting will close on: 10/05/2026. No further applications will be accepted on or after this date.

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the immediate supervisor(s): (1) Coordinate and perform varied assignments with a minimum of direct supervision, using independent judgment and discretion, including:

• 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.

Qualifications

(1) Education: (a) High school diploma, associate degree preferred; (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; (f) accurate keyboarding skills necessary. (3) Experience: Minimum of three years' experience with demonstrated competency to perform the duties involved, preferably in a public oriented position.