Typist II - Civil Service

Position: Typist II - Civil Service - SUNY Orange
Job Description:

Responsibilities:
The person in this position, working closely with other staff members from the Office of Advising, will perform a variety of registration related clerical and detailed data input activities, including but not limited to, assisting students registering online and utilizing online resources; reviewing students' records for eligibility, scheduling appointments, monitoring student traffic and online tracking system; inputting student-advisor assignment and updating major change requests data in the system;

answering telephone and directing calls to proper person/department; answering email and in-person inquiries from students, staff and general public; perform general clerical duties such as merging data documents and mailing, filing, sorting mail, data standard clean-up and related work as needed.

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 5:00PM, (40 hours per week - one hour paid lunch). Some evening hours may be required. During peak registration periods, the schedule may be adjusted to include evening hours 11:00AM-7:00PM once or twice per week. Work schedules may vary during registration cycles to meet operational demands. No regularly scheduled vacation or time off permitted during peak registration periods.

* NOTE:

This title may be filled in one of the below two manners:

1. Through Non-Competitive appointment in accordance with the HELP Program; OR

2. Appointment off the appropriate Civil service competitive list

Requirements:

Experience

Required:

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and two (2) years of office clerical experience which shall have included keyboarding. Ability to type at a rate of 35 words per minute.

Experience Preferred: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, computer/ technology experience, ability to multitask, work independently and follow directions. Effective phone etiquette skills and ability to meet office project deadlines. Research skills and highly organized, attentive to detail. Bilingual preferred, not required. Ability to work in a fast-paced and team-based environment.

Additional Information:

Deadline for Applying:
July 12, 2026

Position begins ASAP

Compensation:
Starting Salary - $22.8880/hr (Grade 5/Step
2) CSEA Employees - According to contract. Full-time Civil Service (Competitive) Permanent Appointment

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

Official transcripts will be required upon employment for required degree. 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.