Amherst College Hiring for Administrative Assistant (Accessibility Services & Class Deans) at Massachusetts, United States Full Time

Amherst Campus
Amherst Staff
Regular
Full time
JR3316

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal
arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the
racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body.
The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational
experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty,
administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Administrative
Assistant ( Accessibility Services & Class Deans ) position.
The Administrative Assistant is a full-time, year-round position,
starting at $20.93/hour – commensurate with experience. Given
Amherst’s distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts
colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate
the w ays in which they bring value to and will work towards
supporting a broadly diverse community.

Reporting to the Director of Accessibility Services, the
Administrative Assistant coordinates and performs a wide variety of
activities that increase efficiency, supports the work of the
offices, and ensures the smooth operation of Accessibility Services
and the Class Dean office. The Administrative Assistant is a
full-time and year-round position.

All members of the Division of Student Affairs are active members
in fostering a diverse workforce, improving diverse student
experiences, and participating in the College’s efforts to create a
respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment. We welcome
candidates who are active problem solvers, eager to improve the
student experience, and curious about innovative solutions to both
challenging, and routine tasks.

Summary of Responsibilities

Office Support

• Provide front desk reception, serving as the initial contact
  for and timely respondent to all who call, email, or visit the
  office. Fosters a warm, inclusive, and professional office
  environment, acting as a key information resource and facilitator
  of referrals to the appropriate persons/departments.

• Relies upon good judgment to assess the urgency of requests and
  takes appropriate action, maintaining a high degree of sensitivity
  and confidentiality at all times.

• Establishes and maintains confidential files and databases to
  ensure organization, completeness, accuracy, and accessibility of
  information regarding a variety of student processes administered
  by the suite.

• Schedules some appointments, meetings, programming, and major
  office recurring activities.

• Effectively communicate/engage with a diverse community

• Provide financial administrative duties – approving,
  processing, tracking and reconciling requests in Workday

• Order and maintain appropriate inventory of office supplies for
  Accessibility Services and Class Deans

• Provide back up to the two Academic Support Coordinators as
  needed
• Performs other duties/functions as requested.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma and three years related experience with
  some autonomy, or Associate’s degree
• 3 years of related experience
• Demonstrated organizational and time-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal and
  customer service skills
• Ability to take initiative, work independently and
  collaboratively
• Attention to detail
• Sound judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn a variety of
  software
• Commitment to serving the needs of a diverse population,
  including individuals with disabilities

Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth
and development, continued learning, and career advancement.

Amherst College requires all employees to be fully vaccinated
for COVID-19 (medical and religious exemptions may
apply).

Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly
competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and
faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our
overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the
options to ensure itmeets your total compensation requirements.
Click here for Benefits Information .

Interestedcandidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter
online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs
. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to
clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted.
(Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the
Career icon from their Workday home screen) Review of
applications will begin immediately and will continue until the
position is filled.

To find information about job group and level (JGL) follow this
link.

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