The Department of Athletics, Fitness and Recreation at Skidmore College invites applications for a part-time Administrative Assistant in the College’s Riding Program.  Schedule is 20 hours per week (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Monday through Friday) plus overtime on 6 – 8 designated weekends for competitions (Saturday OR Sunday, 6:00 AM – late afternoon/early evening).  This position serves many, diverse functions, all essential to organization of a busy, equine operation.

Experience:

This position keeps track of and records the income and expenditures of the Riding Program including (but not limited to) sending out board bills, paying invoices, and approving union time sheets.  This position supports the Director and the Head Coach in developing, editing, printing, and distributing brochures for prospective students and prize lists/programs for competitions.  This position acts as secretary for competitions hosted by the College.  No previous experience with horses or equine management is necessary but a willingness to learn the ins and outs of the Riding Program and equestrian competitions is necessary.

Requirements:

This position is responsible for purchasing, and reconciling all expenditures and revenues through the Oracle system.  Knowledge of the College’s budget process including General Ledger, PASS accounts, Accounts Payable is necessary in addition to advance Excel knowledge.  Knowledge of fundamental budget and accounting principles is required. 

This position should be proficient in or ready to learn publisher, adobe acrobat, and Microsoft Word: Excellent computer skills are essential.  The position answers phones and emails, maintains all office files and supplies, processes PA evaluations, and processes horse donations with Advancement.

This position requires frequent interaction and coordination with many different people including the Director of Riding, the Women’s Equestrian Team Head Coach, staff employees, union employees, prospective students, community participants, facilities staff, print services, admissions, and outside vendors.  This position requires strong verbal and written communication skills, strong on-line purchasing skills, time management and organization skills, and attention to detail.

Required documents needed to apply:

• On-line application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of Three References

Pay Range:  Commensurate with experience

In order to prevent or significantly reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission at Skidmore College and protect all members of the College community from infection, successful candidates will be required to submit proof of full vaccination as a condition of employment, unless exempted as a reasonable accommodation of a medical condition or sincerely religious belief or practice.

EEO STATEMENT

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.

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