Typist Training Administration

Position: Typist 1 (Employment & Training Administration) - SUNY Orange
Job Description:

The Employment & Training Administration is currently seeking a full-time Typist 1 to join their team.

The Typist 1 will provide administrative support and assistance to the Employment & Training Administration (ETA) and the Department of Labor units at the Middletown Career Center. This role will provide front desk coverage and resource room assistance to consumers as well as assist walk-ins. This is a public-facing role that involves extensive interaction with the general public.

Key responsibilities include:

* Provide front desk customer services including greeting and directing consumers appropriately to intended resources.

* Collecting documentation for DSS and ETA, providing information about programs, giving applications and related tasks.

* Maintain a professional environment, report any problems to the supervisor, keep reference materials stocked and neat, answer multiple phones and direct calls efficiently. Make copies for consumers.

* Data entry and referral to resources. Creating and maintaining records in online databases.

* Assist staff and supervisors with administrative support, tasks and projects as needed. This may include mailings, customer program attendance, orientation set up, follow up, timesheet collection and support for all units of ETA and DSS.

Requirements:

Education and Experience

Required:

Graduation from high school or high school equivalency (GED/HSE). Prior clerical experience and/or office skills training.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics:

* Experience working with the public.

* Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills.

* Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook email.

* Ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships with supervising personnel, coworkers, and all constituents and the public.

* Perform well under pressure, within time constraints, with a high degree of accuracy, diplomacy and confidentiality.

* Ability to coordinate workflow while dealing with multiple projects and deadlines.

Additional Information:

Deadline for Applying:
July 14, 2026

Position begins:
As soon as possible

Salary: $22.00 per hour, full-time, 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9:00AM - 5:00PM.

Orange County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or any other category protected by law. The College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education.

Inquiries regarding this non-discrimination policy may be directed to:
Iris Martinez-Davis, Civil Rights Compliance Officer, 115 South Street, Middletown NY 10940, , iris.martinezdavis.

Application Instructions:

Create a SUNY Orange Employment Account by clicking on the APPLY NOW button. Upload the following documents, which are required for consideration:

* Cover Letter

* Resume

* References:
Include three (3) professional references (including names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses). References will not be contacted without prior permission of the candidate.

* Orange County Community College values a diverse and inclusive community. Please include in your cover letter an answer to the following questions:

* How has diversity and inclusion played a part in your career?

* How would you bring that insight into your position at the college?

Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Foreign transcripts which are not accompanied by an evaluation from an approved agency may not be reviewed. Applicants may contact NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluating Service) es.org to obtain a list of members providing this service. Any expenses incurred for this service must be borne by the applicant. Foreign transcript translations by applicant or educational institution are not acceptable.

All applicants must have the legal right to accept employment in the United States. SUNY Orange does not support visa applications.

Employment at the College may be subject to the favorable result of a background investigation.

Returning Applicants - Login to your SUNY Orange Employment Account to check your completed application.