Office Assistant
3 weeks ago
Introduction
is a constituent unit of the . As one of the institutions of higher learning, this university offers undergraduate and graduate programs that weave together liberal arts and professional education and instill a desire for life-long learning.
We are recruiting for a full-time to support the University's Admissions Office located on the Midtown campus, 181 White Street, Danbury, CT.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
Full-time Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pmWHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
Industry leading health, including medical and dental coverage Competitive starting salary and structure Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings Paid time off- including 13 holidays per calendar year Culture that encourages 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 for more information. Work for a Forbes top company: ‘’ 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 ScheduleTHE ROLE:
The Admissions Office helps guide students from their initial inquiry and application to the University, all the way through matriculation. The environment is energetic and very fast paced, particularly during peak application season, with a wide variety of tasks to be performed. Inquiries come via telephone, fax, email, electronic download and in-person.
You are the IDEAL candidate if you:
Strive in energetic, fast-paced environments Excel in a customer-service-focused office setting Are able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines For assistance in applying, please visit our '' page.
Selection Plan
For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit.
To comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position. NOTE: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system. Due to the large volume of applications received, the Department of Administrative Services is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam. Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meet the preferred requirements of the position. Applicants invited to interview may be required to submit additional documentation, which may include: a resume, performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Should you have questions pertaining to any phase of this recruitment, please contact the hiring agency's human resources office: . 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 .
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of general clerical functions or for carrying out responsibility for the flow and completion of clerical work in an assigned area.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Performs the full range of general clerical duties as described in the following areas:
TYPING: Types a variety of materials in relation to other duties or as assigned; Enters and retrieves data on computers, tablets, and other electronic equipment. FILING: Sets up and maintains office procedures, filing and indexing systems and forms for own use. CORRESPONDENCE: Composes routine correspondence. REPORT WRITING: Compiles and generates recurrent technical, statistical or financial reports requiring judgment in the selection and presentation of data (format). INTERPERSONAL: Provides general information and referral services in response to citizen complaints or questions regarding an agency's services or authority; Responds to inquiries from other work units or departments/agencies; Applies agency policies and state statutes and regulations in determining case status or responding to requests for procedural assistance; May lead lower level employees in carrying out assigned clerical functions. PROCESSING: Maintains calendars of due dates and initiates recurring work or special clerical projects accordingly; Processes a variety of documents in determining routine case status; Exercises discretion in choosing appropriate follow through procedures within defined guidelines including assembling and reviewing incoming materials for accuracy, completeness and conformance to established guidelines and agency policy and procedures, verifying information through use of internal resources and contacts with sender and other work units and soliciting additional information as required by correspondence; Processes purchase requisitions/purchase orders for subsequent action; Prepares payment lists and billing invoices; Receives shipments of materials and matches/verifies shipment or billing invoices against original purchase orders; Maintains files, journals or account ledgers by posting credits, expenditures, interest, etc.; Figures payments, costs, discounts and adjustments using prescribed methods and formulas; Receives monies in various forms such as cash, checks and money orders and prepares for deposit; Maintains inventory and orders supplies; Uses a variety of electronic equipment to perform job functions; Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Knowledge of office systems and procedures including proper telephone usage and filing; Skills interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; performing arithmetical computations; Ability to perform a full range of clerical tasks; operate office equipment which includes computers, tablets, and other electronic equipment; operate office suite software; schedule and prioritize workflow; read and interpret complex instructions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years of general clerical work experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one/half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate in their application materials: Highly organized, detailed oriented and the ability to multi-task Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Experience with maintaining files and records Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook Experience with Banner & CRM (Customer Relationship Management software)
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Persons having responsibility for supervising or observing the behavior of inmates or custodial individuals will be required to possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification by the time of permanent appointment.
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.
Overview
Employee Benefits As a State of Connecticut employee you may be entitled to a host of benefits that are not only attractive, but also may be portable should your career bring you to other avenues of state service. From 13 paid holidays to accruing vacation time, being a State of Connecticut employee not only gives you the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life, but the time to enjoy your own. Listed below are just some of the benefits the State of Connecticut offers depending on the position you hold: Health & Dental Insurance Accrued Vacation, Personal and Sick Leave (Subject to the appropriate bargaining union contract or state statute and regulations.) Retirement Plan Group Life Insurance Supplemental Benefits Voluntary Defined Contribution Plans Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent Care Program, Medical Flexible Spending, and Qualified Transportation) Supplemental Benefits Programs (Auto and Home Insurance, plus Short and Long Term Disability) Life Insurance State of CT Tuition Reimbursement Program Holidays-
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