Secretary ; CT STATE - Naugatuck VALLEY CAMPUS

Are you hard working and seeking an opportunity to make an impact? If so, Join CT State and be a part of our dedicated team!

At CT State Community College, we value our employees and are seeking to add new talent to our team. We offer many opportunities for our employees to contribute and stand out as part of our continued success story. We are looking for individuals who demonstrate a true passion for what they do and reflect the culture and vision of CT State.

We are recruiting for a Secretary 2 position to work at our Naugatuck Valley campus located in Waterbury, CT.

• Work Hours:
  
  Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Work Schedules: 1st Shift
• Work Hours:
  
  Monday - Friday (8:00am - 5:00pm)
• Office:
  School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Department
• Location:
  
  750 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT 06708

• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

• To work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.
• Engage in a rewarding career.
• Make a difference in the public sector.

In the State of Connecticut, CT State Community College is a constituent unit of the Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR), Connecticut State Colleges and Universities. Our goal as a public higher education institution is to provide a high quality, affordable and accessible post-secondary education that enables students to achieve their life and career goals. CT State's mission and vision reflect the overarching objectives of providing excellent higher education and lifelong learning to all students, maintaining affordability and accessibility, and contributing to the economic growth of the state.

In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of secretarial support functions requiring an understanding of organizational policies and procedures.

• Perform a variety of secretarial duties as described in the following areas:
• TYPING:
  Using computers, tablets, and other electronic equipment, formats and types a full range of correspondence, reports, bills, drafts, etc. from rough draft, transcription, dictated notes, etc.;
  Proofreads for content;
  Edits using knowledge of grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• FILING:
  Designs office filing systems;
  Organizes and maintains files (including confidential files);
  Maintains, updates and reviews reference materials and manuals.
• CORRESPONDENCE:
  Composes complex letters and/or memoranda, etc. (e.g., explaining department practices/policies) for own or supervisor's signature.
• REPORT WRITING:
  Compiles information from a variety of sources and prepares narrative or statistical reports, exercising judgment in the selection of items to be included.
• INTERPERSONAL:
  Greets and directs visitors;
  Answers phones and screens incoming calls;
  Provides advice to callers regarding policy and procedures (e.g., citing a regulation to solve a specific problem);
  Coordinates with others both within and outside of the organization on a variety of non-routine matters.
• PROCESSING:
  Screens letters, memos, reports and other materials to determine action required;
  May make recommendations to the supervisor.
• SECRETARY:
  Arranges and coordinates meetings (including space and equipment);
  Researches, assembles and coordinates meeting materials (e.g., charts, graphs, reports);
  Writes minutes of meetings, lectures, conferences, etc. from rough draft;
  Takes notes and/or meeting minutes;
  Prepares expense accounts;
  Makes travel arrangements.
• OFFICE…