Clerk/Business and Industry Center

Westmoreland County Community College; Youngwood (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmoreland County Community College in Youngwood, PA, is seeking a Clerk to support the Makerspace within the Advancement & Community Engagement division. This position handles general clerical tasks to help the Business and Industry Center run smoothly.

You will greet visitors, answer phones, assist with paperwork for makers and trainees, maintain records, process registrations and payments, and help with daily operations. Strong high school credentials and required clearances are needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA Criminal Record Check Clearance, and FBI Federal Criminal History Record Clearance are required.

Responsibilities

• Act as a receptionist, including greeting visitors, scheduling appointments, and distributing mail to appropriate workforce personnel.
• Assist potential Makerspace members and workforce trainees in completing required paperwork.
• Open and lock MADE and workforce spaces during day and evening shifts in the Director's absence.
• Perform general record-keeping and prepare routine documents and correspondence for students, instructors, and staff.
• Prepare and assist in maintaining student and other records and related filing.
• Use online tools to facilitate registration for workforce events and programming.
• Process supply orders for distribution to makers.
• Process membership and related payments, including certification registration.
• Follow the purchasing process for supplies and materials needed for the operation of the center.
• Receive and/or process forms for students, staff, and instructors including employment paperwork, certification testing, inquiry forms, and registrations.
• Work with the team to support the daily operations of the center.

Skills

Receptionist duties

Clerical support

Record-keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Information

Position Title

Clerk/Business and Industry Center

Division

Advancement & Community Engagement (DIV)

Department

Makerspace

Job Description

Position Overview

This position is responsible to perform general clerical duties in support of the overall operation of the Business and Industry Center.

Essential Job Functions

• Act as a receptionist, including greeting visitors, scheduling appointments, and distributing mail to appropriate workforce personnel. Answer multi-line telephones, take messages, and forward them to appropriate personnel. Answer general questions for students, staff, and visitors.
• Assist potential Makerspace members and workforce trainees in completing required paperwork.
• In the absence of the Director, open and lock MADE and workforce spaces during day and evening shifts.
• Perform general record-keeping and prepare routine documents and correspondence for students, instructors, and staff.
• Prepare and assist in maintaining student and other records and related filing.
• Use online tools to facilitate registration for workforce events and programming.
• Process supply orders for distribution to makers.
• Process membership and related payments, including certification registration.
• Follow the purchasing process for supplies and materials needed for the operation of the center.
• Receive and/or process forms for students, staff, and instructors including, but not limited to, employment paperwork, certification testing, inquiry forms, and registrations.
• Work with the team to support the daily operations of the center.

Other Job Functions

• Operate office equipment and troubleshoot and resolve any problems.
• Maintain up-to-date with professional credentials, best practices, and current disciplines including continued educational requirements through certifications, seminars, training programs, etc.
• Maintain and develop work-related knowledge, skills, and competencies related to the job through professional and cross-training opportunities.
• Attend all required meetings and training.
• Perform additional grade-level support duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA Criminal Record Check Clearance, and FBI Federal Criminal History Record Clearance are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-year work experience providing clerical support in a business office setting preferred.
• Prior work performance must have met or exceeded appropriate work standards.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged sitting
• Frequent standing/walking or otherwise moving around department/campus
• Repetitive finger/hand movements
• Occasional lifting up to 20 lbs
• Occasional bending

Audible Demands

• Ability to communicate orally and hear conversation

Visual Demands

• Use of computer and internet/internet-based systems
• Reading and preparing documents, reports, presentations, etc.

Environmental Conditions

• Work is primarily conducted in a typical indoor office environment with appropriate lighting, noises, and temperature control.
• Minimal risk of injury or work-related illnesses.

Salary $12.97/hour

Schedule Days/Hours

Posting Number

Posting Number S-2023-283-P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/14/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a high school diploma or a GED which is required for this position?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have at least 1-year work experience providing clerical support in a business office setting which is a preferred requirement for this position?
  • Yes
  • No

Applicants Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Contact US:
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at 724-925-4143 or via email [e-mail]

Westmoreland County Community College
145 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, PA 15697
Westmoreland is an affirmative action, equal opportunity college.