Job Information
SUNY Westchester Community College P/T Technical Assistant-WDCE in Mount Vernon, New York
Location: Mount Vernon, NY Category: Hourly Positions Posted On: Wed May 22 2024 Job Description:
The Mount Vernon Extension Center seeks a P/T Technical Assistant to perform a wide range of tasks and functions to assist faculty, students, and staff in the preparation and support of academic duties and student support services including registration and office support. They will assist at the reception desk, welcoming students, assisting students with the admissions process and technical issues, and working on other duties assigned by the director and assistant director of the Mount Vernon Center. The candidate will also assist with maintaining lab inventory. The successful candidate will become familiar with the policies and procedures, services, and staff of the center, assisting faculty, students and others.
Job Requirements:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: The candidate must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and one (1) year of experience. The successful candidate must also be proficient and have working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Good interpersonal skills, the ability to work well with others and attention to detail are also required. The candidate must have effective customer service and communication skills. The successful candidate must be dependable and possess the ability to work responsibly with or without direct supervision. Familiarity with the Mount Vernon community is essential.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A candidate who is bilingual (Spanish or Portuguese) is strongly preferred. The ability to promote professional and ethical behavior and experience working with underserved/underprepared populations is preferred.
Additional Information:
WORK SCHEDULE: This position is to start in the Fall semester. This is an hourly position with a work schedule of up to 28 hours per week. The work schedule is Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:00am- 3:00pm. Alternating Fridays and Saturday with the work schedule 9:00am- 4:00pm. Flexibility is needed.
POSITION EFFECTIVE: The position will remain open until filled.
HOURLY RATE OF PAY: $16.50/hour. No benefits.