Administrative Assistant I - Education

Sinclair Community College

Dayton (OH)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 39,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Professional development

OPERS pension

Vacation leave

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Job summary

Sinclair Community College is seeking an Administrative Assistant I - Education at the Main Campus in Dayton, OH. The role provides high-quality administrative support to the Education department Chair and faculty, ensuring smooth operations and a welcoming environment.

The position begins with a salary starting at $35,194 and commensurate with education and experience. The department covers ECE, ASL, ELEE, Mathematics Education, and Tartan TOPS, offering growth opportunities.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; associate's degree preferred.
Two years of office experience required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Sinclair/departmental databases.
Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
Professional oral and written communication; initiative.
ASL/ECE/ELEE knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain front-office operations and respond to inquiries.
Provide administrative support to faculty and staff.
Coordinate supplies, mail, and department documents.
Schedule meetings and arrange interpreters for Deaf staff.
Handle travel requests, requisitions, and budget items.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Professional communication

ASL familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Colleague/Portal databases

Sinclair databases

Job description

Position Information

Position Information (Default Section)

Job Title

Administrative Assistant I - Education

Location

Main Campus - Dayton, OH

Job Number

05551

Department

Early Childhood Education

Job Category

Support

Job Type

Full-Time

Status

Regular

Job Open Date

08/28/2026

Resume Review Date

09/14/2026

Closing Date

09/13/2026

Open Until Filled

Position Summary

The AdministrativeAssistant I - Education provides high-quality administrative support to the Chairperson and full-time and part-time faculty within the Education department, ensuring the department operates efficiently and professionally while fostering a welcoming, collaborative environment.

This is a diverse department that includes Early Childhood Education ( ECE ), Interpreter Education ( ASL ), Elementary Education ( ELEE ), Mathematics Education, and Tartan TOPS.

The salary for this position begins at $35,194.00 and is determined commensurate with education and experience.

Why work for Sinclair College?

Tuition waiver for employee for all Sinclair courses and programs
Support for continued professional development, including tuition reimbursement for other universities and colleges.
OPERS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution
3+ weeks of personal and vacation leave, 3+ weeks of sick leave annually
14 days of annually observed company holidays
Expansive and competitive insurance programs, including an HSA with annual employer contribution available
High quality programs and events for work-life balance

*SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Principal Accountabilities

Office Coverage and Customer Service

Maintain regular departmental business hours and provide customer service to students, faculty, and stakeholders
Serve as the primary front-office contact for the department, responding to inquiries and directing individuals to appropriate resources and personnel
Assist students and faculty members efficiently and in a timely manner
Demonstrate personable communication skills with students, faculty, and stakeholders
Maintain departmental calendars to include the Chair and some Faculty members as needed Provide administrative support to Education Department staff and faculty as needed

Administrative Support

Coordinate, order, process, receive and log office supplies
Prepare, format, proofread, and distribute correspondence, reports, forms, and other departmental documents
Process incoming and outgoing mail correspondences
Process and duplicate materials
Maintain familiarity with Sinclair's website, Colleague, and Portal to retrieve data requested by dept. chairperson and faculty
Process faculty payload, requisitions, purchase orders, food requests, textbook adoptions, work orders, and other budget related items when requested
Process travel request forms, SSA and SSPA forms
Input EDU schedules w/registration office and coordinate classroom requests
Schedule testing for ASL Proficiency Exams
Plan and organize departmental meetings and activities, including, prepare and maintain agendas, materials and minutes
Schedule Interpreters for Deaf faculty and staff
Perform other duties related to the department when assigned and needed to the operation and needs of the Education Department as assigned

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required; associate's degree preferred
Minimum of two (2) years of work experience in an office setting required
Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office and current working knowledge or ability to learn Sinclair/departmental databases required
Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously while providing great attention to detail and meeting all necessary deadlines required
Professional communication skills to include oral and written required
Ability to take initiative on departmental tasks required
Ability to work with individuals with a range of intellectual abilities required
Current working knowledge of ASL, ECE, ELEE program curriculum and SCC's admission requirements preferred
Ability to communicate effectively through American SignLanguage ( ASL ) preferred

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