Job Description

About Westchester Community College:

Westchester Community College was founded in 1946 as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in White Plains. In 1957, the County of Westchester bought the 360-acre John Hartford estate in Valhalla and designated 218 acres for the community college. Westchester Community College is more than just the county's largest educational institution. It is a living, breathing part of Westchester that goes beyond the influence of a typical college and affects the lives of all who enter its doors.

Job Description:

This position performs a variety of clerical tasks which includes assisting at the reception desk, welcoming students into the office and assisting them with the admissions process, searching automated and manual files for information, processing forms, maintaining files and records, reviewing applications, answering phones, and other clerical functions in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures.  Light data entry and other general clerical duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Admissions and Director of Admissions are required.  The successful candidate will also become familiar with WCC Office of Admissions policies, services, and staff.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  A minimum of a high school or equivalency diploma is required. The successful candidate must have a friendly presence and helpful attitude. Good interpersonal skills, the ability to work well with others and attention to detail are also required. The successful candidate must be dependable and possess the ability to work responsibly with or without direct supervision.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is strongly preferred. 

Additional Information:

POSITION EFFECTIVE:  The position will remain open until filled.

WORK SCHEDULE: The work schedule is 28 hours per week.

HOURLY RATE OF PAY: $16.25 per hour. No benefits.

 

Application Instructions:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.  Applicants MUST apply online by submitting a letter expressing interest in this position, a resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references.  Please login to: https://sunywcc.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp in order to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents.  The review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Westchester Community College provides accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are committed to student success, academic excellence, workforce development, economic development and lifelong learning. 

The College will provide equal opportunity in all of its employment practices to all persons without unlawful discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, or use or non-use of lawful products off College premises during nonworking hours, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.

 

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