Academic Administrative Assistant/Early Childhood Center Coordinator

Summary

Skidmore College’s Education Studies Department and Early Childhood Center (ECC) seek an Academic Administrative Assistant/ECC Coordinator for a full-time, 11-month position. The Academic Administrative Assistant is a focal point of the department and ECC’s office and provides front-line reception and service assistance to faculty, students, parents, community members, and ECC families.

Responsibilities may include, but not be limited to:

• budget maintenance, course scheduling, events coordination, course evaluation processing, department/ECC reception and general support,
• liaison to administrative offices (e.g. Office Services, Purchasing, Registrar’s Office, Facilities, Financial Services, IT, etc.),
• student employee supervision, report preparation, records management (including ECC student enrollment and records),
• supplies and equipment ordering, faculty search support, and equipment, technology and facilities maintenance.

The ECC Coordinator is responsible for recruitment and enrollment management for the ECC classes.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Associate's Degree with 2-3 years of experience, as well as evidence of expertise in Early Childhood Education.

Experience:

Requires strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and multi-task. It also requires supervisory skills, excellent interpersonal communication (written and verbal) and relationship-building skills; proficiency in using computers and technology, including word processing, spreadsheet, and accounting applications (Microsoft Office); and problem solving, creativity, and resourcefulness. Patience, flexibility and a sense of humor are a plus. Also requires the abilities to both take direction and to work independently, as well as to maintain confidentiality.

Pay Range:

$20.65 - $23.00 per hour commensurate with experience.

Required documents needed to apply:

• On-line application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of Three References

EEO STATEMENT

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.

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