Secretary II, PT

Northampton County Area Community College; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Northampton Community College is seeking a part-time Secretary for the Pocono Campus in Tannersville, PA. The role requires performing routine office tasks, handling correspondence, scheduling, and greeting visitors. Candidates should have a high school diploma, solid MS Office skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

1+ year of related experience is preferred; this is an in-person position. We value strong communication and organizational abilities and invite applicants to apply by

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in office settings preferred.
• Proficient in MS Word/Excel/Access and accurate keyboarding.
• Excellent interpersonal and confidentiality skills.
• Strong ability to prioritize, multitask and organize work.
• Clear verbal and written communication; follows instructions.
• Minimum 1 year related experience.

Responsibilities

• Produce documents from written, oral or electronically produced materials and proofread for accuracy.
• Answer phones, screen calls, and provide routine information.
• Greet visitors and direct them appropriately.
• Maintain files and records; organize and schedule appointments.
• Make travel arrangements and manage mail distribution.
• Inventory and order office supplies; operate copier and fax machines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Prioritization

Multi-tasking

Oral & written communication

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

Secretary – Part-Time

The staff and faculty of Northampton Community College share a single goal: to help students transform their lives through education. It's a goal that reaps rewards thousands of times over the course of a career. Employees at Northampton receive competitive compensation and an array of benefits while working on campuses located in a region with a very high quality of life.

We invite you to consider applying for one of our currently available positions.

For more information on the College, please visit www.northampton.edu.

For more information on life in the Lehigh Valley, please visit https://www.northampton.edu/human-resources/life-in-the-area.htm.

NCC is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to identify their strengths or experiences in this area.

This posting will close on: 11/21/2026. No further applications will be accepted on or after this date.

This is an in-person position at the Pocono Campus, Tannersville, PA.

Responsibilities

• Produce documents from written, oral or electronically produced/transferred materials
• Proofread typed materials for accuracy
• Answer phones and screen calls as required and directed
• Place routine calls and dispense routine information
• Greet visitors
• Maintain files and records
• Schedule appointments
• Make travel arrangements
• Open, organize, and distribute mail
• Inventory and order office supplies
• Operate general office equipment, such as copier and fax machine as required

Organizational Relationships

Responsible to the immediate supervisor(s) for performance of assigned responsibilities.

Performance Standards

Performance in this position is considered satisfactory when: responsibilities of the position have been carried out at a level that ensures efficient and effective support to all people she/he supports.

Qualification

Education:

• High school graduate
• Any combination of training or experience which would facilitate the performance of the above responsibilities

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Proficient in College standard software including knowledge of MSWord/Excel/Access software, accurate keyboarding
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a high degree of confidentiality required
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and organize work
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions

Experience: Minimum 1 year of related experience

Northampton encourages candidates to provide qualifications beyond the standard on-line application. A personalized cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for 3 professional references, are examples of information that serve to highlight your accomplishments and distinguish yourself from other applicants.

Title IX

Please visit www.northampton.edu/titleix for information on the College's Title IX Policy, Title IX Coordinator and Deputies, contact information and resources.

Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is currently available online. Click here to view. The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as campus law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications), fire safety policies and procedures, programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the College will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-Campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the College or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, stop by the NCC Public Safety Office at 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem, PA 18020 or request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 610.861.5588 or emailing [e-mail].