Administrative Assistant - Temporary Contract

Community-College-of-Vermon; Manchester (VT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Community College of Vermont in Bennington seeks an upbeat, dependable administrative assistant to support students, faculty and staff. You will provide a broad spectrum of services in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and adapt to the academic year cycles.

Responsibilities include answering calls, directing appointments, assisting Admissions, and proctoring assessments, with an evening/variable schedule. Strong communication and computer skills are essential.

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 written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing academic cycles.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to faculty, staff and students.
• Answer and direct incoming calls; schedule and direct appointments.
• Provide technical assistance to faculty.
• Guide prospective students through admissions process.
• Make calls and text messages to prospective students and faculty.
• Set up and proctor assessments and tests; manage Quantitative Reasoning tests.
• Handle requests and perform initial problem solving.
• Keep monthly inventory of science equipment in the center.
• Assist with setting up interactive learning experiences.

Skills

Customer service

Work independently

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication (written and oral)

Adaptability

Computer skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job DescriptionTEMPORARY POSITION: The Community College of Vermont in Bennington 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 Fridays as needed, and the compensation is $18.00/hr.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSStrong customer service skillsAptitude 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 accuracyExcellent computer, written, and oral communications skills DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*Provide administrative support to faculty, staff and students:Answer and direct incoming callsSchedule and direct appointmentsProvide technical assistance to facultyProvide direction to potential students on admissions processMake phone calls and manage text messages to potential students and facultySet up and proctor assessments, make-up tests and Quantitative Reasoning testsHandle requests and perform initial problem solvingKeep monthly inventory of science equipment in the centerAssist with setting up interactive learning experiencesScheduled Hours Weekly:29Budgeted Wage for this Position:Replacing employee departing 11/5/26.Exempt Status:Non-ExemptGrade:T01Job Posting Responsibilities: