Office Assistant (Word Processing)

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. The 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.

About the role

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 administrative and professional staff. The role operates with a high degree of independence in a fast-paced environment.

• Provides support to coordinate office operations, including payroll, room assignments, faculty contracts, cashiering, and correspondence management.
• 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.
• Manages the storage and distribution of books and other classroom materials.
• Uses computer applications such as spreadsheets, Microsoft Outlook, and videoconferencing tools.

Requirements

This is a Civil Service position. The final candidate will be required to take and pass the Civil Service Exam.

• High school or equivalency diploma.
• Three years of experience performing general office/clerical work, with at least two years involving the use of computer applications to maintain automated records or produce correspondence, spreadsheets, forms, reports, or other documents.
• Ability to follow instructions without close supervision.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or Microsoft Office Certification or coursework in Microsoft Office applications (preferred).
• Experience working in an educational institution (preferred).
• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite (preferred).
• Spanish language proficiency (preferred).

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Pay

Starting salary: $52,311. Additional compensation with seniority steps maximizes at $63,413.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage.
• Choice of defined benefit or defined contribution pension plan.
• Generous leave benefits.
• Access to tax-sheltered annuities and a deferred compensation plan.