Administrative Assistant, Office of the Provost

The staff and faculty of Northampton Community College share a single goal: to help students transform their lives through education. It's a goal that reaps rewards thousands of times over the course of a career. Employees at Northampton receive competitive compensation and an array of benefits while working on campuses located in a region with a very high quality of life.
We invite you to consider applying for one of our currently available positions. For more information on the College, please visit www.northampton.edu. For more information on life in the Lehigh Valley, please visit https://www.northampton.edu/human-resources/life-in-the-area.htm.
NCC is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to identify their strengths or experiences in this area.
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Administrative Assistant, Office of the Provost
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This posting will close on:
10/17/2026
**No further applications will be accepted on or after this date**
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (OFFICE OF THE PROVOST) – Part-Time
16 hours per week (work schedule to be determined)
Responsibilities: Under the general supervision of the immediate supervisor(s): (1) Provide secretarial services, with specific instructions, using College Standard software and associated peripherals:
· produce documents from written, oral or electronically produced/transferred materials; proofread typed materials for accuracy;
· answer phones and screen calls as required and directed;
· provide a front-desk presence for the office; greet visitors; place routine calls and dispense routine information to internal and external parties;
· maintain files and records;
· schedule appointments and otherwise help to manage schedules;
· make travel arrangements;
· set up conference room, including establishing Zoom or Teams connections, for meetings;
· inventory and order office supplies;
· operate general office equipment, such as copier and desktop computers, as required;
· maintain confidentiality.
Organizational Relationships: Responsible to the immediate supervisor(s) for performance of assigned responsibilities.
Performance Standards: Performance in this position is considered satisfactory when responsibilities of the position have been carried out at a level that ensures efficient and effective support to all supported people.
Qualifications: (1) Education: (a) high school graduate (associate degree preferred); (b) any combination of training or experience which would facilitate the performance of the above responsibilities. (2) Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: (a) proficient in College standard software including knowledge of MSWord/Excel/SharePoint/Outlook software, accurate keyboarding; (b) excellent interpersonal skills with a high degree of confidentiality required; c) ability to prioritize, multi-task and organize work; (d) good oral and written
communication skills; (e) ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions. (3) Experience: Minimum 1 year of related experience.