Office and Clerical On-Call

Department Statement

Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume.

Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University ‘Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore. This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service.

As a casual wage staff member, you may be called upon to work in one of the various Colgate departments or locations. These positions may be long or short term and can be either full time or part time, depending upon the need. Generally, the hours will fall during a typical business work day of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm but may have varying degrees of flexibility.

Job duties will be based on the particular department and skills required.

Accountabilities

Temporary employees support various departments or locations during peak periods or employee absences.

Professional Experience/ Qualifications

Must be capable of working collegially with a diverse group of faculty, staff and students on a daily basis.

Positions may require some of the following:

• Familiarity with an office setting
• Ability to follow directions
• May require good dexterity
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as document or mail processing
• Customer Service experience in a retail environment
• Experience using a cash register
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• May require a valid driver’s license
• Must be dependable and able to work flexible hours as needed

Preferred Qualifications

An Associate’s degree is preferred.