Administrative Assistant (Part-Time

LACKAWANNA COLLEGE JOB POST

Lackawanna College is a private, accredited college serving the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Our main campus is located in downtown Scranton, and our footprint includes satellite centers in 10 locations around Pennsylvania!

Our mission is to provide a quality education to all persons who seek to improve their lives and better the communities in which they live. We provide our students with a direct path to a bachelor's degree, associate degree, or one of many different professional certifications. Additionally, our Continuing Education department helps put the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania back to work with modern career skills.

Lackawanna is also one of the most cost-efficient regional higher education institutions.

If our mission inspires you, and you are willing to go the extra mile to help our students succeed, please feel free to apply for this or future employment opportunities for which you meet the minimum qualifications. Please know that only the candidates who meet the minimum qualifications can be considered, and only those selected for interviews will be contacted by a college representative.

No phone calls, please.

The Part-Time Administrative Assistant provides support to the Academic Affairs Office through accurate data entry, system maintenance, and administrative assistance. This position plays a key role in maintaining curriculum, course, and instructor data within institutional systems and supporting basic operational processes such as requisitions and purchasing. This role requires a high level of attention to detail, organization, and the ability to follow established procedures and timelines.

• Perform textbook adoption entry within designated systems in a timely and accurate manner
• Enter and maintain curriculum maps as directed
• Input and update Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) in institutional systems
• Enter and maintain instructor records in student information systems
• Provide general data entry support for Academic Affairs initiatives and projects
• Assist with requisition processing and basic purchasing support as directed
• Maintain organized records and ensure accuracy of entered data
• Follow established procedures and timelines to support departmental needs
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
• Ability to follow directions and established processes consistently
• Basic understanding of administrative workflows and data systems
• Organizational skills and ability to manage repetitive tasks efficiently
• Professional communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a part-time capacity

• High school diploma required
• Coursework toward or completion of an associate or bachelor's degree preferred

• Prior administrative or data entry experience preferred
• Experience working with databases or systems (e.g., Jenzabar or similar) is a plus

Applications will only be accepted via online method by clicking the link below. Final date to receive applications, August 7, 2026. No phone calls, please.