"Administrative Assistant"

Bard College’s Admission Office is seeking an Administrative Assistant. The primary role of the Administrative Assistant is to support the Assistant Director of Special Events and Operations with a variety of office tasks, while also helping the Associate Director of International Admission with in-office assistance and aid the Director of Admission in administrative functions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Distribute and manage the Admission inbox daily
• Scan, file, and upload physical documents that arrive through the mail
• Fulfill secondary and high school requests for admission materials
• Oversee the inventory of materials in the office and other storage areas
• Answer the office phone and direct callers to the appropriate extension and answer questions when appropriate
• Distribute and open mail when applicable
• Execute impeccable customer service when working with visitors in person, on the phone, and over email
• Manage the English Proficiency Test waiver form for international applicants
• Manage the International Student mailbox, and answer inquiries when appropriate
• Support the Associate Director of International Admission as needed; Support the Director of Admission as needed
• Assist with other office and support duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Experience in an office setting
• Excellent organization skills and exemplary attention to detail
• Working knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office
• Possession of a valid driver’s license
• Ability to learn new skills quickly, including those related to new technology
• Professional presentation and demeanor
• Ability to work independently and in a group
• Customer service experience
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Ability to travel to and from work independently

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift boxes and items of at least 40 lbs

Please submit a cover letter, resume and the contact information for three references on Interfolio.

Compensation: $23-$25/hour

This salary range reflects the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for the position at the time of the job posting. Salary decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to market and organizational considerations, experience, and qualifications of a selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.

Benefits Overview

We are pleased to offer our full-time employees an excellent benefit package which includes; multiple health insurance options; TIAA retirement plans; generous vacation, sick, and personal time; and more. To learn more about employee benefits and eligibility at Bard College, please visit https://www.bard.edu/humanresources/benefits/.

Bard College is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental, or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information.

Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.