Administrative Assistant - Temporary

TEMPORARY POSITION:

The Community College of Vermont in Rutland 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 morning/afternoon Monday through Thursday, and evenings or 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
• Handle requests and perform initial problem solving
• Keep monthly inventory of science equipment in the center
• Assist with setting up interactive learning experiences

Scheduled Hours Weekly: 20

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

Exempt Status:
Non-Exempt Grade: T01

Job Posting Responsibilities:
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.