Posted and filing deadline dates.
Posted:
May 06, 2024
Filing Deadline:
May 17, 2024
Control No.
124-24Title
Office Assistant (Word Processing-Spanish SpeakingJob Group
VIClass
CIf you apply for this job opening, your application (XD10 Form) must be submitted to the following location by the Filing Deadline: May 17, 2024 :
Mailing Location
- Dana Carter
- Assistant Director, Human Resources
- Westchester Community College
- 75 Grasslands Road-ADMIN. BLDG. – STE B42
- Valhalla, NY, 10595
- (914) 606-6880
Located in the Westchester Community College - Yonkers:
Under supervision, an incumbent of this class performs a wide variety of tasks providing clerical support and acts as an office assistant for a number of administrative or professional staff. Independent action is exercised when routine procedures or clearly defined policies are involved. This position requires a full range of keyboarding skills in the operation of either a word processor and, in some cases, a standard typewriter. When operating word processing equipment, an incumbent is expected to maximize equipment capability in compiling correspondence, records, reports statistical information for various reports; setting up and maintaining automated records and filing systems, and in compiling information for management needs. A high degree of initiative and independent action is required to ensure the timely and accurate processing of the workflow. This position differs from Senior Information Systems Clerk in that the Office Assistant is required to have full knowledge of word processing equipment in order to produce a full range of correspondence and reports, in addition to providing general office support to professional and/or administrative staff. Supervision may be exercised over a small number of subordinate personnel. Flexibility of hours may be required. Duties require proficiency in both Spanish and English, providing interpretive and information services. Does related work as required.
- Required
- Possession of a high school or equivalency diploma and three years of experience where a primary function of the position was performing general office/clerical work, two years of which must have included the use of computer applications to maintain automated records or produce correspondence, spreadsheets, forms, reports or other documents.
- Substitutions
- Satisfactory completion of 30 credits at a recognized college or university, or its equivalent in course hours from an approved institution or office software manufacturer (i.e. Microsoft) may be substituted on a year for year basis for one year of the general office/clerical experience and one year of the specialized experience using computer applications as described above. Completion of 6 credits in word processing coursework at a recognized college or university may be substituted for an additional one year of specialized experience using computer applications as described above. All coursework must be verified by official transcript.
- Notes
- (1) The number of years of experience required in the minimum qualifications is based upon the presumption of full-time employment. Part-time experience will be prorated based on a 35 hour workweek. (2) Verified and documented volunteer (unpaid) experience will only be credited when specifically allowed by the job description or examination announcement.
- Filing an application for a posting does not substitute or relieve you of the requirement to file appropriate application and fee when the civil service exam may be announced.
- Candidates will be subject to a Spanish Language Oral Proficiency examination as prescribed by New York State Department of Civil Service. Evaluation will be based on proficiency of listening and reading comprehension as well as oral communication.
This is a continuous recruitment title. Selected candidates will be required to take and pass an exam and be reachable for appointment from the appropriate eligible list before any offer of employment can be made.
- Salary: $47,412 - $57,474
- Submit: Application (XD-10) and resume
Include the control number of this job posting on your application (XD-10).
An application fee is not required at this time. Please submit an application (XD-10) and resume, or apply online, using the following link: http://sunywcc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=162752