What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant to the President position at Paris Junior College?
Published or Revised February 06, 2025
Responsibilities: This position will provide administrative assistance to the President and to the Board of Regents. Assist visitors to the campus; maintain smooth operation of the President's Office and the college information/switchboard office.
Qualifications: Applicant must have an Associate’s degree; Bachelor's degree preferred. Five years’ experience in responsible employment requiring supervisory duties. Equivalent combination of training and experience. Working knowledge of business communications, spelling, punctuation, and mathematical, thorough knowledge of modern office practices and procedures. Proved qualifications of leadership, accuracy, initiative, and organization. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, faculty, students, and community members; and to effectively deal with potential public relations problems courteously and tactfully. Demonstrated computer skills in Word, Excel, and Access. Ability to use FIS and SIS. Must have extensive knowledge of business operations; knowledge of modern typewriters; knowledge of 10-key calculator; knowledge of mainframe computer systems; and word processing programs; knowledge of shorthand desirable. Must be able to accommodate frequent (20-80% of time) walking, sitting, standing, reaching, and talking. Must be able to accommodate frequent (20-80%) typing, calculating. This position is security-sensitive.
Salary: The annual salary range for this position is $50,000 - $55,000.
Fringe Benefits: This position covers health insurance at 100% for employee. Additional optional coverages include dental, vision, AD&D, life insurance, and long- and short-term disability. Other benefits include retirement under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, accrued sick leave, vacation, paid holidays, and an employee reimbursement/dependent scholarship program. Health benefits require a 60-day employment period.
Application Procedures: Nominations and applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, the search committee will begin reviewing applications on February 24, 2025. Candidates cannot be guaranteed full consideration if materials are received after that date. A Paris Junior College Application for Employment, cover letter, resume, a copy of all college/university transcripts and a list of references are required. This position is security-sensitive and may require a post-hire Disclosure Regarding Background Investigation on the successful candidate. To download the PJC Application for Employment and Disclosure Regarding Background Investigation Authorization, please visit our web site at www.parisjc.edu/employment. Submit completed application and all other documentation to humanresources@parisjc.edu or mail to Human Resources Office, Paris Junior College, 2400 Clarksville Street, Paris, TX 75460. EOE.
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Responsibilities: This position will provide administrative assistance to the President and to the Board of Regents. Assist visitors to the campus; maintain smooth operation of the President's Office and the college information/switchboard office.
Qualifications: Applicant must have an Associate’s degree; Bachelor's degree preferred. Five years’ experience in responsible employment requiring supervisory duties. Equivalent combination of training and experience. Working knowledge of business communications, spelling, punctuation, and mathematical, thorough knowledge of modern office practices and procedures. Proved qualifications of leadership, accuracy, initiative, and organization. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, faculty, students, and community members; and to effectively deal with potential public relations problems courteously and tactfully. Demonstrated computer skills in Word, Excel, and Access. Ability to use FIS and SIS. Must have extensive knowledge of business operations; knowledge of modern typewriters; knowledge of 10-key calculator; knowledge of mainframe computer systems; and word processing programs; knowledge of shorthand desirable. Must be able to accommodate frequent (20-80% of time) walking, sitting, standing, reaching, and talking. Must be able to accommodate frequent (20-80%) typing, calculating. This position is security-sensitive.
Salary: The annual salary range for this position is $50,000 - $55,000.
Fringe Benefits: This position covers health insurance at 100% for employee. Additional optional coverages include dental, vision, AD&D, life insurance, and long- and short-term disability. Other benefits include retirement under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, accrued sick leave, vacation, paid holidays, and an employee reimbursement/dependent scholarship program. Health benefits require a 60-day employment period.
Application Procedures: Nominations and applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, the search committee will begin reviewing applications on February 24, 2025. Candidates cannot be guaranteed full consideration if materials are received after that date. A Paris Junior College Application for Employment, cover letter, resume, a copy of all college/university transcripts and a list of references are required. This position is security-sensitive and may require a post-hire Disclosure Regarding Background Investigation on the successful candidate. To download the PJC Application for Employment and Disclosure Regarding Background Investigation Authorization, please visit our web site at www.parisjc.edu/employment. Submit completed application and all other documentation to humanresources@parisjc.edu or mail to Human Resources Office, Paris Junior College, 2400 Clarksville Street, Paris, TX 75460. EOE.
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- Applicants must complete the Disclosure Regarding Background Investigation and the Acknowledgment and Authorization for Background Check forms along with the application. Please print The Summary of Your Rights Under the FCRA document for your records. A background check is not completed until after an offer of employment is extended.
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Salary : $50,000 - $55,000
