Office Assistant, Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning Center

Hamilton College; Town of Clinton (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Hamilton College in Town of Clinton, NY is seeking an Office Assistant to provide administrative support to the Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning Center. This 90% benefited position entails a 1,638-hour annual schedule and offers flexibility within a part-time framework.

The role includes hiring student workers, managing staff schedules, supervising front desk personnel, and preparing usage data for reports. Strong organization, communication, and tech-savvy abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; 2–3 years of admin assistant and supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with scheduling and front desk operations.
• Strong data handling for monthly/semester/annual reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist in hiring student workers, compile materials, schedule interviews.
• Manage tutoring and front desk appointment schedules.
• Train and supervise front desk staff.
• Compile data for annual reports on center usage.
• Monitor email accounts and coordinate facility scheduling.
• Perform other admin tasks as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Supervisory ability

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Position Summary

The Office Assistant provides administrative support to the Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning Center. This is a part-time (90%) benefited position with a work schedule of 1,638 hours per year.

Job Description

The Office Assistant provides administrative support to the Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning Center. This is a part-time (90%) benefited position with a work schedule of 1,638 hours per year.

Responsibilities

• Assist in hiring of student workers (compiling application materials, scheduling interviews, creating personnel files, payroll).
• Manage the tutoring and front desk staff appointment schedule and the scheduling software.
• Train, supervise, and regularly assess front desk/reception staff.
• Compile monthly/semester/annual data related to Center use, for annual reports.
• Monitor email accounts.
• Coordinate outside scheduling of Center facilities (when needed).
• Perform other administrative tasks as assigned.

Education And Experience

Associate's degree required, along with 2-3 years of administrative assistant and supervisory experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with a variety of audiences.
• Ability to collaborate effectively but also work independently.
• Ability and willingness to learn and use new tech platforms.
• Ability to effectively supervise students.

Compensation Range

$20.00 - $22.00 per hour

EEO Policy

Hamilton College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an educational experience that recognizes a wide array of experiences, backgrounds and viewpoints as integral components of academic excellence. Candidates who can contribute to those goals are encouraged to apply and identify their strengths in these areas.

Benefits

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