Administrative Specialist – Advantage Program Support

Reading Area Community College; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 31,500 - 42,500; Full time

Job summary

Reading Area Community College (RACC) is seeking an Administrative Specialist for the SSSP/Advantage Program to support office operations and data entry. You will assist with student records, events, communications, and program activities.

Key duties include typing, meetings minutes, scheduling, filing, and coordinating with staff. Strong organization and MS Office skills are essential, along with a customer‑service mindset and ability to learn the Colleague system.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Two years of full‑time secretarial experience in a business office.
• Associate’s Degree preferred.
• Experience helping low-income, first‑generation students is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support for the Advantage Program team.
• Greet visitors and respond to inquiries.
• Create and maintain program files for Advantage Program students.
• Schedule staff calendars and manage meetings and events.
• Utilize the college's information systems and software.

Skills

Secretarial experience

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree

Tools

Colleague

Student Access

Job description

Reading Area Community College (RACC) is seeking an Administrative Specialist for the SSSP/Advantage Program to support office operations and data entry. You will assist with student records, events, communications, and program activities.

Key duties include typing, meetings minutes, scheduling, filing, and coordinating with staff. Strong organization and MS Office skills are essential, along with a customer‑service mindset and ability to learn the Colleague system.