Administrative Assistant; Temporary Pool

Posting Details

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Job Title:

Administrative Assistant (Temporary Pool)

Department:
Human Resources Office

Position Summary

Come join the team at Gettysburg College! We are seeking candidates to serve in temporary roles as Administrative Assistants on either a part-time basis within various departments across campus. Schedules, hours, and duration of appointments will vary.

While this position is temporary, this role offers you the opportunity to become an important part of our campus community, lending your skills and expertise to support our diverse needs.

Administrative Assistants provide administrative and technical support including, but not limited to: departmental reception; managing budgets and procurement processes; accounts payable and receivable; organizing calendars and scheduling meetings; drafting, editing, and composing correspondence; and planning and coordinating travel arrangements.

High school diploma or equivalent required. Three to five years of previous administrative support experience preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and general office experience essential. Successful candidates must demonstrate excellent customer service and have the ability to handle confidential information appropriately, maintain attention to detail consistently, communicate effectively verbally and in writing, work independently, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and collaborate effectively with diverse individuals.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. When an interim position becomes available, a representative from the College will contact applicants to discuss the opportunity and learn of the candidate’s availability.

Gettysburg College, an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and admission. The College prohibits discrimination and harassment, and provides equal opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital/familial status, possession of a General Education Development Certificate (GED) as compared to a high school diploma, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, or genetic information in all aspects of employment, educational programs, activities, and admissions.

The College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (i.e., which includes but is not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, including sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities.

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