Office Assistant (per diem)

Eastern Suffolk BOCES; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Suffolk BOCES is seeking an Office Assistant on a per diem basis to support multiple agency locations. The role involves routine inquiries, basic proofreading, and light clerical tasks.

You will operate standard office equipment, file and sort documents, and draft routine letters. Graduation from high school or GED is required, and this position offers per diem hours at a competitive pay rate of $18.02 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to respond to in-person and phone inquiries with basic answers.

Responsibilities

• Answer routine questions about departmental procedures to visitors and callers.
• Produce routine letters or form letters in response to written inquiries.
• Proofread documents for accuracy.
• Operate basic office equipment including word processing computers.
• Sort, index, and file documents and correspondence.

Skills

Communication skills

Proofreading

Basic office procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word processing

Computers

Office equipment

Job description

Position: Office Assistant (per diem)

Location: Various Agency Locations

Responsibilities

• Answers routine questions regarding departmental procedures in response to personal and telephone inquiries, and produces routine letters or form letters to respond to written inquiries.
• Checks and proofreads documents.
• Operates a variety of simple office equipment, including computers with word processing and other applications.
• Sorts, indexes and files documents, reports, correspondence and other material.

Salary

$18.02/hr

Start Date

ASAP

Studies show that women and members of some groups are more likely to underestimate their qualifications for a position. At ESBOCES we are on a journey to create a more inclusive and equitable organization, which includes our commitment to welcome an inclusive and diverse work and school community. We recognize that a diverse representation in our organization is an essential step. All individuals, including applicants who identify with a historically underrepresented group, including but not limited to BIPOC (Black/African American, Indigenous/Native American, Persons of Color), Hispanic/Latinx, LGBTQ+, Women, and/or individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma