We are seeking a Program and Technical Assistant for the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Training Program. This person will carry out a wide variety of administrative tasks to support students, staff, and activities and to maintain office workflow and quality standards at Passaic County Community College’s Public Safety Academy in Wayne.
This is a part time, hourly position.
Example of Duties:
- Perform routine office functions to support departmental operations
- Communicate with students, staff, visitors, and members of the public via telephone, electronic media, and in person to provide information regarding the program, requirements, and policies
- Serve as a point of contact and liaison to other College departments
- Register students for courses
- Maintain program records
- Perform data entry, maintain program databases, and operate computer software programs in use at the College; review data for accuracy
- Run office reports as needed and requested
- Work with department staff to organize and process departmental paperwork including course rosters, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, inventories, and other documents
- Maintain staff and departmental calendars and schedules; schedule meetings and appointments
- Maintain file systems, logs and records in electronic and hard copy formats, including confidential files
- Assist staff to obtain and compile information required for internal and external reports
- Assist with maintaining office inventory
- Perform other related duties, as assigned
Qualifications:
- High school diploma required; Associate degree preferred
- Minimum of two years’ work experience in an administrative office required
- Must be skilled in the use of Microsoft Office software programs
- Knowledge of or experience in Emergency Medical Services a plus
- Proven ability to work with a high degree of accuracy in a busy office environment
- Ability to work independently and in diverse teams in a cooperative and professional manner
- Proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality
The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.
Compensation: Compensation is determined by a variety of criteria, including but not limited to, previous relevant experience, education level, and certifications. The minimum hourly pay for this position is $16.
Benefits:
- New Jersey Sick Leave: Earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked with a maximum of 40 hours of leave per benefit year. (Eligible to use after successful completion of probationary period.)
- Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance.
- Commuter Benefits: Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses.
- NJ Defined Contribution Retirement Program provides eligible members with a tax-sheltered, defined contribution retirement benefit, along with life insurance and long-term disability coverage. (Must meet eligibility requirements.)
Skills Required
- High school diploma
- At least two years of administrative office work experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
- Ability to work accurately in a busy office environment
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in diverse teams
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Associate degree
- Knowledge of or experience in Emergency Medical Services
What We Do
Since its beginnings in the 1970s, Passaic County Community College has maintained its commitment to offer students the opportunity for a quality education at an affordable tuition. Today, PCCC operates four campus locations throughout Passaic County, each equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. PCCC offers over 60 degree and career programs and an award-winning faculty, as well as continuing education and community-based programs. The College has also been the recipient of significant federal grant awards to fund enhanced learning and employment opportunities for its students and the businesses and residents of Passaic County. One of the most diverse colleges in the state, PCCC enrolls over 13,000 students in both traditional and online programs. The College offers a rich multi-cultural environment, vibrant extracurricular life, and supportive academic and advisement network to encourage student success. PCCC maintains articulation agreements with numerous four-year colleges and universities, assuring a smooth transfer process for students who plan to continue their studies at the baccalaureate level and beyond. An education at PCCC provides students with individual attention, a friendly atmosphere, and a holistic learning experience that respects the whole person. PCCC is proud to be an Achieving the Dream (ATD) community college and to be named a 2014 Leader College by ATD.
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