Administrative Assistant

2 weeks ago

Windham, United States State of Connecticut Full time

Introduction
We are recruiting for one (1) Administrative Assistant position to work in the Counseling and Psychological Services Department (CAPS) on our beautiful campus, located in Willimantic, CT.  Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU) is one of the State of Connecticut institutions of higher learning and the state's designated public liberal arts university.  Our mission is to provide high quality undergraduate and select graduate programs to a diverse population of talented students.

State of Connecticut employees participate in a competitive benefits plan that includes:

NEW: A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews,Ph.D., along with comprehensive benefit offerings.Sick and personal leave.We encourage a healthy work/life balance to all employees.State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.  Click here for more information.Discover the opportunity to: 

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.Assist our employees so they can achieve success.Make a difference in the public sector.Work together in a collaborative team environment.

Position Highlights: 

Full-time, 40 hours per weekMonday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pmThe Role:

The individual in this position will be responsible for:

Typing, filing, correspondence, report writing, interpersonal interactions (phone, in person, email);Budget management and office management; Managing of electronic clinical filing system; Maintaining confidentiality, as well as troubleshooting for CAPS Director; Managing schedules for staff and CAPS graduate level trainees; Managing high stress or crisis matters. 

NOTE: Preference may be given to current BOR/CSCU employees.
Selection Plan
When You Apply:

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee, who has worked for the state for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application.To comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.  Candidates invited to interview may be required to submit additional documentation which supports their qualification(s) for this position, such as a resume, performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.NOTE: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
After You Apply:

All communication with applicants will be through the JobAps system, so applicants are encouraged to check for updates to their JobAps portal account.  Please ensure that you are utilizing the correct email address for notices to be sent to you from the JobAps system.  Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period.  It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception.  Requests should be made to das.shrm@ct.gov.
Contact Us:

Questions about this position should be directed to the hiring agency's human resources office: Charlene Gobeli, Hr-recruitment@easternct.edu.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing the most complex tasks in providing both office administration and secretarial support for a major program.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Performs the most complex office administrative 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 references materials and manuals.CORRESPONDENCE: Composes complex letters and/or memoranda, etc. (e.g., explaining department practices and/or policies) for own or manager's signature.REPORT WRITING: Researches and assembles information from a variety of sources and prepares statistical and/or narrative reports;Analyzes information and may make recommendations.INTERPERSONAL: Acts for manager by interpreting established policies and procedures, etc.;Troubleshoots by relieving manager of as much administrative detail as possible;Acts for and regularly makes decisions in manager's absence (within prescribed limits of authority).PROCESSING: Screens letters, memos, reports and other materials to determine action required;May make recommendations to 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 MANAGEMENT: Authorizes purchases and payments (within prescribed limits of authority);Develops input and prepares documentation for office and/or department budget;Coordinates budget control and monitoring;Develops office and/or department procedural manuals;Assists in interviewing and hiring office support staff;Trains office support staff;May supervise office support staff;

Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of office administration and management;department and/or unit policies and procedures;proper grammar, punctuation and spelling;business communications;Knowledge of business math;Considerable interpersonal skills;oral and written communication skills;Ability to operate office equipment which includes computers, tablets, and other electronic equipment;operate office suite software;take notes (shorthand, speedwriting or other method acceptable to manager).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Four (4) years of experience above the routine clerk level in office support or secretarial work.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of the General Experience must have been as a Secretary 2 or its equivalent.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
College training in the secretarial sciences may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of 15 semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Proven experience in a clinical setting, particularly working with young adults.

- Familiarity with university or college clinical services environments.

- Experience collaborating efficiently within a team structure as well as working independently.

- Proficiency in Office 365 suite for daily administrative tasks.

- Experience with Banner and CORE-CT for student information and financial systems.

- Experience with Titanium software considered an advantageous skill.
Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

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