Temporary CL-2 Administrative Assistant Housing Residential Life

Position Title:

Temporary CL2 Administrative Assistant Housing & Residential Life

Department/School:

Housing and Residential Life

Pay Rate:

$22.50 $23.00

Job Summary:

The department of Housing and Residential Life is hiring for an Administrative Assistant. Provide specialized support to a department or office by processing and compiling information preparing reports and completing other specific administrative duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will be a high school graduate have 57 years of progressively responsible secretarial/clerical work or any combination of training experience and education sufficient to indicate an ability to do the work. All candidates must also be able to demonstrate general computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Requisite Skills:

5BIntermediate Written Communication

Consistently demonstrates ability to create routine correspondence or update template or samples with speed and accuracy. Utilizes a comprehensive knowledge of supported word processing software

6BIntermediate Office Organization

Consistently demonstrates ability to manage operational aspects of the office with minimal to no supervision including time management information distribution and
project deadlines. Consistently demonstrates ability to file documents and student records using standard filing procedures as well as a familiarity with retention policies

7Blntermediate Record & Data Processing

Consistently demonstrates ability to process routine forms and records quickly and accurately using multiple programs and investigate and resolve problems such as missing or inaccurate data. Consistently demonstrates attention to detail

9Blntermediate Auditing & Data Reconciliation

Consistently demonstrates ability to audit accuracy of data and investigate discrepancies as well as reconcile expense reports. Errors are located using developed attention to detail. Errors committed are of average severity and overall risk to institution is concerning and may necessitate corrective action

15CAdvanced Interpersonal Communication

Consistently demonstrates high communication skills and sensitivity to the concerns or interests of others in conveying information. Demonstrates the understanding of factual information and the use of persuasion tactics to help others identify solutions or possible alternative courses of action

17Blntermediate Responsibility

Consistently demonstrates ability to prioritize coordinate and complete (start to finish) basic work assignments with minimal to no assistance or instruction such as preparing faculty appointment letters

18CAdvanced Organizational Knowledge

Consistently demonstrates extensive knowledge of entire College and outside organizations

Essential Functions:

Serve as a point of contact over the phone in person and online for students parents faculty staff and the general public. Answer questions as able or refer inquiries to appropriate person
Open sort and distribute office mail. Process outgoing mail
Access department calendars; schedule and log appointments as necessary
Assist in event organizing or scheduling
Create update and proofread various correspondence and documents
Maintain complex filing systems including student and faculty files
Enter and manage information in department computer system; information may be of a confidential nature
Manage and reconcile independent budgets and financial records
Purchase office supplies and equipment when needed
Train and supervise student workers
Maintain knowledge of state and federal regulations pertinent to position
Possess intimate knowledge of entire institution
Consistently demonstrate courtesy tact professionalism and the ability to handle difficult people
Perform other jobrelated duties as required

Physical Effort & Work Environment: The work environment consists of exposure to physical conditions typical of a normal office environment. Most of the job is performed while sitting although the work may require occasional standing or walking and/or the lifting and carrying of small objects

Required Application Documents:

Resume Cover Letter & Contact Information of 3 Professional References

About the Department/School:

Residential life is an integral part of the total educational experience. The residential life program at Marist is based upon the philosophy of providing students with a safe healthy and attractive living environment that supports and supplements the educational mission of the College. Marist provides housing for over 3300 undergraduate students in corridor suite apartment and townhousestyle residences.

Students are housed using a rites of passage philosophy which recognizes that a students developmental stage should be supported by his/her living environment. Therefore freshman students are housed in residence halls designed to promote social interaction and staffed with individuals trained to work with freshmen and their specific adjustments.

As students move from freshman to senior year they are housed in more independent living environments (suitestyle townhouses and apartments) which helps to prepare them for their eventual move out into the world following graduation. Along the way they acquire certain freedoms and responsibilities that will help them develop into mature and responsible citizens

About Marist College:

Located on the banks of the historic Hudson River and at its Florence Italy campus Marist College is a comprehensive independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Its mission is to help students develop the intellect character and skills required for enlightened ethical and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century. Marist educates approximately 5000 traditionalage undergraduate students and 1200 adult and graduate students in 53 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate programs including fully online MBA MPA MS and MA degrees and also Doctor of Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs. Marist is consistently ranked among the best colleges and universities in America by The Princeton Review (Colleges That Create Futures and The Best 386 Colleges) U.S. News & World Report 3rd Most Innovative School/North) Kiplingers Personal Finance (Best College Values) and others. Marists study abroad program is ranked #2 in the nation by the U.S. State Departments Open Doors Report and has also received the Senator Paul Simon Award for First Year Abroad programs in Italy and Ireland. Marists Joint Study partnership with IBM which began in 1988 has brought the College the kind of worldclass technology platform typically found at leading research institutions. To learn more please visit of Position:

Fulltime

Classification:

CWA (FullTime)

Months per Year:

12

Work Schedule:

MondayFriday 8:30am5:00pm

Position will conclude 5/10/2025

Hours per Week:

37.5

Location:

Marist College Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist College is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end the College will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of minorities women people with disabilities and any other protected groups found to be under represented.

Equal opportunity means employment development and promotion of individuals without consideration of race color disability religion age sex marital status national origin sexual orientation or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The College will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The College will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marists policy of nondiscrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the College. It shall be considered a violation of College policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist College on the basis of race color disability religion age sex marital status national origin sexual orientation veteran status or any other condition established by law.