Office Coordinator, Counseling Center

Summary

The Skidmore College Counseling Center is seeking a compassionate, energetic and organized person to join a collaborative, interdisciplinary team of mental health care providers who support student well-being on campus. The Office Coordinator provides crucial front desk service (phone and in person) during business hours and plays a key role in creating a welcoming, inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable accessing help.

The Office Coordinator must be able to maintain a calm, professional and compassionate demeanor when individuals are in distress or crisis, and must be able to protect confidentiality across a variety of situations. The Office Coordinator manage the internal and external business and administrative operations of the Counseling Center, including: scheduling, ordering supplies, generating reports and assistance with creating materials, event management and promotion.

This is a 35 hours per week, 12 months per year position and is a unique opportunity for someone who wishes to work in a mental health office setting supporting students.

Primary Job Duties

Qualifications and Competencies

Education: Associates Degree:
Healthcare Office Management and/or Business Administration preferred

Experience: 3-5 year post education:
Para-professional, medical office management, outpatient clinic management

• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to engage students and families with empathy and professionalism.
• Must have the ability to function calmly, compassionately, efficiently and effectively in urgent situations
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Strong accounting/bookkeeping skills
• Excellent computer skills
  -proficiency in software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel; excellent data entry skills; familiarity with electronic scheduling and record-keeping
• Commitment to supporting and engaging students from varied backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences, with the ability to adapt communication and services to meet diverse needs
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment.

Salary: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Required documents needed to apply:

• On-line application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of Three References

EEO STATEMENT

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable post-offer background check result.

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