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Palm Beach State College

Administrative Assistant I

Palm Beach State College, Lake Worth, Florida, United States,


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At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About this roleResponsible for providing administrative support. Provides accurate information and responds to general inquiries in a professional and efficient manner. Maintains files and departmental records. Completes documents and reports, and other related duties as assigned. This is a grant funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon grant funding.

What a day of an Administrative Assistant I looks like :Welcomes and assists persons who come into the department. Schedules appointments and meetings.

Performs administrative support functions such as making photocopies, scanning documents, screening phone calls and faxes.

Provides information to the public, students, and staff regarding programs and services of the department, campus, or College.

Prepares general correspondence. Types and edit forms, reports, memos, and correspondences. Includes word processing.

Prepares and review documents for completeness. Processes completed documents as necessary.

Sets up and organizes files and manuals and distributes as needed.

Receives and distributes incoming correspondence and deliveries. Prepares and processes outgoing mail. Inputs and edits standard text for routine correspondence and reports.

Gathers routine information from or makes requests to other employees, outside vendors, customers, or the public.

Assists personnel with operating office equipment such as computers, printers, copying machines, etc. as well as software programs, providing training when necessary.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

We'd love to hear from you if you have the following:

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED

One year of related experience

Knowledge of:

Microsoft Office Professional or similar application

Skilled in:

Delivering a high level of customer service

Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management

Ability to:

Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations, and take responsibility for a high level of service

Interact in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public

Work in a variety of settings to deliver services to students without a decrease in performance

Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

Regular physical attendance required

Preferred, but not a must :

Ability to:

Effectively communicate verbally and in writing in English and Spanish

Work Environment and Physical Demand:

Reach and grasp objects

Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Use of video display terminal

Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills

Communicate information orally and in writing

Receive and understand information through oral and written communication

Proofread and check documents for accuracy

This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority. Certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

The minimum base pay for this position starts at $15.38 hourly; however, the offer may vary based on the candidate's education and experience.

Wait, there is more!

Culture: Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose, and employees have a sense of belonging.

Education Benefits: Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution.

Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more.

Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off.

Panther Perks: Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.

Professional Development: Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, and more.

Retirement Investments :

State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.

READY TO APPLY? Here's your application preparation!

Please review the following information to apply for a position at Palm Beach State College:Carefully review the minimum qualifications advertised for the available position, as only applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be considered.

Background Check/ Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test and completing a criminal background investigation.

An essential goal of the Office of Human Resources is to respond to all applicants once a selection is made. Please take notice of the position closing date advertised. Whenever positions are filled, the Office of Human Resources responds to all applicants who have submitted applications.

The College conducts its employment activity within the State of Florida except for occasional brief and temporary pre-approved periods related to college travel.

Application DeadlineThis position will close on December 2, 2024 at 11:59pm