Administrative Assistant - Temporary Contract

E05 Community College of Vermont; Vermont; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Community College of Vermont in Bennington is seeking an upbeat, dependable person to provide a broad spectrum of administrative services to students. The candidate should be able to work collaboratively in a self-managed team and adapt to the fast-paced academic year.

Evening hours Monday through Thursday, with Fridays as needed, at a rate of $18.00/hr. This temporary role requires excellent communication, strong computer skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfort supporting students with diverse learning styles and abilities.
• Excellent computer, written, and oral communications 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.
• Keep monthly inventory of science equipment in the center.
• Assist with setting up interactive learning experiences.

Skills

Customer service

Independent work

Teamwork

Diverse learners support

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Job description

Job Description TEMPORARY 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 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 and 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

Scheduled Hours Weekly: 29 Budgeted Wage for this Position: Replacing employee departing 11/5/26. 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 centres, 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.