Office and Clerical On-Call

Colgate University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Paid time off

Free parking

Gate Card access

Job summary

Colgate University invites applications for an Office and Clerical On-Call role in the Casual Wage category. This part-time position may work across different departments and locations, with typical office hours from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and flexible scheduling as needed.

As a casual wage staff member, you may be called to work in various Colgate locations. Eligible benefits include sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a Gate Card granting access to fitness facilities, events, and

Qualifications

• Must be capable of working collegially with a diverse group of faculty, staff and students on a daily basis.
• Familiarity with an office setting, ability to follow directions and strong attention to detail.
• Experience with cash handling and customer service preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and flexibility in hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support across various Colgate departments as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with routine office tasks.
• Assist customers and staff, processing documents or mail as required.

Skills

Office setting

Follow directions

Dexterity

Repetitive tasks

Customer service

Cash handling

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Driver's license

Flexible hours

Education

Associate’s degree preferred

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Category Casual Wage

Position Title Office and Clerical On-Call

Full Time/Part Time Part Time

Division Various

Department Various (Department)

Hiring Wage/Salary Range $16.60 / hour

Department Statement

Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume.

Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University ‘Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore.

This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service.

As a casual wage staff member, you may be called upon to work in one of the various Colgate departments or locations. These positions may be long or short term and can be either full time or part time, depending upon the need. Generally, the hours will fall during a typical business work day of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm but may have varying degrees of flexibility.

Job duties will be based on the particular department and skills required.

Accountabilities

Temporary employees support various departments or locations during peak periods or employee absences.

Requirements

Professional Experience / Qualifications

Must be capable of working collegially with a diverse group of faculty, staff and students on a daily basis.

Positions May Require Some Of The Following

• Familiarity with an office setting
• Ability to follow directions
• May require good dexterity
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as document or mail processing
• Customer Service experience in a retail environment
• Experience using a cash register
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• May require a valid driver’s license
• Must be dependable and able to work flexible hours as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• An Associate’s degree is preferred.

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number 2024CW011Posting

Temporary Yes

Work Schedule

Job Open Date 08/25/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

EEO Statement The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of skills and experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance . Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at [e-mail] .