Administrative Assistant-K (Part-time)

Vassar College

Administrative Assistant-K (Part-time)

Department: Health Services
Duration of Position: Academic year / Part time
Work Schedule: Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., alternating weekends
Employee Type: Staff
Posting Date: 08/08/2022
Union Representation: CWA
Posting Number: AS269P
Pay Rate: $15.00 per hour

About Vassar College
Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar is deeply committed to fostering a community that reflects the values of a liberal arts education and to promoting an environment of equality, diversity and inclusiveness. Vassar seeks to create a pluralistic community for all staff, faculty and students. Vassar College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer, and applications from women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.Vassar College is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus.Note: Vassar College has a universal vaccination policy requiring a COVID-19 vaccination, including a booster, for all employees except for those exempt for medical or religious reasons.

Position Summary and Responsibilities
The Administrative Assistant will perform a variety of medical office duties in support of the daily business operation and clerical administrative functions of the Health Services department including:

• Confidential processing of medical information
• Scheduling of appointments
• Validating insurance information
• Processing charges
• Other duties as assigned to assist the administrative, nursing and medical providers in their provision of health care to Vassar College students.

This is a part-time position over the course of 36 weeks, generally mid August to end of May. The hours will be Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., alternating weekends.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two to four years of administrative support experience and/or training.
• Previous medical office experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a professional telephone manner.
• Strong organizational and computer skills including email, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to exercise discretion, maintain confidentiality and work independently.
• Ability to interact with a diverse community of students, staff, and other college personnel/departments.
• Ability to work as part of a team with reliability and consistency.

Special Instructions to Applicants
To complete your on-line application, you will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 professional references. All attachments must be in PDF format. Review of applications will begin immediately. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources, 845-437-5820.

For full consideration applicants should apply by:

All applicants must apply online at: https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/2789.

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