Administrative Assistant, ESL Program (PT)
12 days ago
Paterson
Job DescriptionWe are seeking an Administrative Assistant that will provide a wide variety of secretarial, clerical, and computer functions in support of the Beginner ESL Program's administrative and academic activities, and daily operations. This is an hourly, part-time position. Example of Duties: • Assist in daily student intake and registration of students, • Communicate with students, staff, visitors, and members of the public via telephone, electronic media, and in person. Provide information regarding College programs, activities, and policies, • Coordinate student orientations, • Assist with BestPlus Testing, • Perform data entry and operate computer software programs in use at the college; produce correspondence, documents, and classroom materials. Assist with courses management, including rosters, attendance and record-keeping, • Use Microsoft Suite platforms to facilitate and monitor instructor/student interactions, • Manage classes including attendance and record-keeping, • Maintain file systems, logs, and records in electronic and hard copy formats, • Compile data and information for reports and analyses, • Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: • High school diploma, GED, or secretarial business school completion; Associate's degree preferred, • Experience in higher education administration preferred, • Demonstrate some experience in use of an integrated student information system (preferably Ellucian Colleague), • Good computer and communiciation skills, • Proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality, • Best Plus certification preferred, • Fluency in Spanish and experience working with ESL students a plus, • Ability to work some evenings and weekends, as program requires The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate. Compensation: Compensation is determined by a variety of criteria, including but not limited to, previous relevant experience, education level, and certifications. The hourly pay range for this position is $15.49-$17. Benefits: • New Jersey Sick Leave: Earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked with a maximum of 40 hours of leave per benefit year. (Eligible to use after successful completion of probationary period.), • Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance., • Commuter Benefits: Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses., • NJ Defined Contribution Retirement Program provides eligible members with a tax-sheltered, defined contribution retirement benefit, along with life insurance and long-term disability coverage. (Must meet eligibility requirements.)