Clerk / Office Assistant (Part Time)

Broward College; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 19,286 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Broward College is seeking a part-time general office support staffer for the Central Campus. The role handles clerical duties in a high-volume environment and requires courteous reception, accurate message taking, and routine document preparation.

The position emphasizes teamwork, basic computer and phone skills, and flexibility to handle related duties as needed. Applicants may need to demonstrate ability to work with students, faculty, and staff.

Qualifications

• High school education or an equivalent required.
• An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Performs general office support or clerical duties in a high-volume area.
• Takes messages, greets visitors, and directs inquiries to the appropriate person.
• Prepares routine documents; faxes, photocopies, and assembles materials.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Assistant mindset

Computer skills

Phone skills

Foreign language (preferred)

Customer interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience + education equivalent considered

Job description

Job Description Summary

Under general supervision, this position performs general office support involving routine and similar clerical duties requiring general knowledge of basic office systems and procedures in a high-volume area.

This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans’ Preference pursuant to Florida Statute 295. Certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation at the time of submitting application. For information on obtaining a DD 214 visit http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ or call 1-866-272-6272.

Minimum Education

• High school education or an equivalent required.
• An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.

Minimum Experience/Training

• One year office experience preferred.

Essential Functions

• Daily- 50%: Performs general office support or clerical support to a work area.
• Daily- 30%: Takes messages, greets and directs others to appropriate person for assistance.
• Daily- 15%: Prepares routine documents. Faxes, photocopies, and prepares materials.
• Other, As Needed- 5%: Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Contributes as a team member
• Frequently acts in a helping or assistant mode
• Standard computer and telephone skills
• Ability to speak a foreign language preferred
• Some positions may require additional telephone communication skills
• Ability to work with a student population, faculty and staff

Our Culture

At Broward College, our leaders embody a culture of competence, care, character, composure, and courage. We prioritize serving each other and our students through high-quality guidance, mutual respect, resilience, and fair, thoughtful decision-making, all while upholding the values of integrity, transparency, and honesty.

Position Time Type

Part time

Department

Employment Solutions - Central Campus

Salary Range

$14.00 - $15.50 (Hourly Rate Commensurate with Education and Experience)

Posting End Date

Open Until Filled

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday/Weekends/Varies