Administrative Assistant (Temporary Pool)

Gettysburg College; Gettysburg (Adams County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Gettysburg College seeks candidates to join its Administration team as Administrative Assistants in a temporary pool across campus. Roles vary in schedule, part-time basis, and department support. Applicants should have a high school diploma, 3–5 years admin experience, and strong MS Office proficiency.

The position offers exposure to diverse campus operations and a pathway to ongoing opportunities. Successful candidates will handle reception, budgeting, scheduling, correspondence, and travel

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of administrative support experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide departmental reception and administrative support across campus.
• Manage budgets, procurement, and accounts payable/receivable.
• Organize calendars, scheduling meetings, and travel arrangements.
• Draft, edit, and compose correspondence; maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Human Resources Office is located on the ground floor of Pennsylvania Hall.

Human Resources Office
Campus Box 2443, Pennsylvania Hall
300 North Washington Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
For additional information, please call 717-337-6202.

Administrative Assistant (Temporary Pool)

Position Information

Job Title

Administrative Assistant (Temporary Pool)

Department

Human Resources Office

Position Summary

Come join the team at Gettysburg College! We are seeking candidates to serve in temporary roles as Administrative Assistants on either a part-time basis within various departments across campus. Schedules, hours, and duration of appointments will vary.

While this position is temporary, this role offers you the opportunity to become an important part of our campus community, lending your skills and expertise to support our diverse needs.

Administrative Assistants provide administrative and technical support including, but not limited to: departmental reception; managing budgets and procurement processes; accounts payable and receivable; organizing calendars and scheduling meetings; drafting, editing, and composing correspondence; and planning and coordinating travel arrangements.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required. Three to five years of previous administrative support experience preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and general office experience essential. Successful candidates must demonstrate excellent customer service and have the ability to handle confidential information appropriately, maintain attention to detail consistently, communicate effectively verbally and in writing, work independently, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and collaborate effectively with diverse individuals.

Posting Number

20100155C

EEO Statement

Gettysburg College, an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and admission. The College prohibits discrimination and harassment, and provides equal opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital/familial status, possession of a General Education Development Certificate ( GED ) as compared to a high school diploma, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, or genetic information in all aspects of employment, educational programs, activities, and admissions. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Gettysburg College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (i.e., which includes but is not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, including sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities.

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