Office Assistant (Word Processing)

Company Description:

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:

The Peekskill Center seeks an Office Assistant (WP), who performs a wide variety of
clerical and administrative support tasks and functions as an assistant to a number of administrative and professional staff persons. The
Office Assistant (WP) works with a high degree of independence in a fast-paced environment.

Under supervision, the incumbent provides
a wide variety of support to coordinate office operations; assists the unit administrator with payroll, room assignments, faculty contracts,
cashiering, and the flow of correspondence disseminated from the unit; interacts with and responds to requests from faculty; sets up and
maintains automated records and filing systems; writes announcements, emails, summaries, meeting minutes, and similar correspondence;
prepares requisitions and maintains office supplies; and manages the storage and distribution of books and other classroom materials. The
incumbent will also use computer applications such as spreadsheets, Microsoft Outlook, and videoconferencing tools in performing work
assignments.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: *This is a Civil Service position. The final
candidate will be required to take and pass the Civil Service Exam.* Possession of a high school or equivalency diploma and three
years of experience where the primary function of the position was performing general office/clerical work, two years of which must have
included the use of computer applications to maintain automated records or produce correspondence, spreadsheets, forms, reports or other
documents required. The ability to follow instructions without close supervision is required. Excellent communication and writing skills are
also required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a minimum of an Associate’s degree or Microsoft Office
Certification or course work in Microsoft Office applications is preferred. Experience working in an educational institution is also
preferred. Experience in Adobe Creative Suite preferred. Spanish language proficiency preferred.

Additional
Information:

POSITION EFFECTIVE: The position will remain open until filled.

WORK SCHEDULE:
The work schedule is Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

SALARY & BENEFITS: The starting salary is
$52,311. Additional compensation with seniority steps maximize at a salary of $63,413. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, a
choice of defined benefit or defined contribution pension plan, generous leave benefits, and access to tax sheltered annuities and a
deferred compensation plan.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must apply online by submitting a letter
expressing interest in this position, a resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references. You must be legally eligible
to work in the United States at the time of hire. 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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