Administrative Assistant - Temporary Contract

The Community College of Vermont in Bennington is seeking an upbeat, dependable person to provide a broad spectrum of administrative services to students. We are seeking a candidate with the demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a self-managed team.

The fast-paced duties handled in this position require flexibility, strong computer skills, solid decision-making abilities, positive attitude, excellent communication skills and a willingness to adapt and change to the ever-moving cycles of an academic year.

The hours are evenings Monday through Thursday, and Fridays as needed, and the compensation is $18.00/hr working 20-29 hours a week.

• Strong customer service skills
• Aptitude to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfort supporting students with diverse learning styles and abilities
• Manage details with a high degree of accuracy
• Excellent computer, written, and oral communications skills

• Provide administrative support to faculty, staff and students:
  Answer and direct incoming calls
• Schedule and direct appointments
• Provide technical assistance to faculty
• Provide direction to potential students on admissions process
• Make phone calls and manage text messages to potential students and faculty
• Set up and proctor assessments, make-up tests and Quantitative Reasoning tests

  Scheduled Hours Weekly: 20

  Budgeted Wage for this Position:
  The hours are evenings Monday through Thursday, and Fridays as needed, and the compensation is $18.00/hr working 20-29 hours a week

  Exempt Status:
  Non-Exempt Grade: T01

  At the Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS), our mission is grounded in empowering students and strengthening communities across Vermont. When you join our team, you become part of a dedicated, statewide community that believes in the transformative power of education - not only in the classroom, but in careers, lives, and local economies.

  VSCS encompasses Vermont State University, the Community College of Vermont, and our System Office, with 12 centers, 5 campuses, and more than 10 additional learning sites across the state. Deeply rooted in our communities, we provide affordable, flexible, and innovative programs designed to meet the needs of today’s learners - from recent high school graduates to adult students reentering the workforce.
  
  Through strong partnerships and a shared commitment to workforce development, we help build a vibrant, resilient Vermont. Our employees are key to this mission.

  • We offer competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for growth, and a workplace culture that values collaboration, diversity, and purpose.

  If you’re passionate about education that makes a real and lasting difference, we invite you to grow your career with the Vermont State Colleges System - and help shape the future of our students, our communities, and our state.