P/T Secretary I (Word Processing)

Category:: Hourly Positions
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Department:: Yonkers Extension Center/ WDCE
Locations:: Yonkers, NY
Posted:: Oct 22, 2026
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Hourly
Ref. No.:: PTSIWP102226
Position ID:: 206056
About Westchester Community College:

Westchester Community College was founded in 1946 as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in White Plains. In 1957, the County of Westchester bought the 360-acre John Hartford estate in Valhalla and designated 218 acres for the community college. Westchester Community College is more than just the county's largest educational institution. It is a living, breathing part of Westchester that goes beyond the influence of a typical college and affects the lives of all who enter its doors.

Job Description:

The Yonkers Extension Center seeks a P/T Secretary I (Word Processing) to act as an assistant to the office overseer or manager. The Secretary will perform a wide variety of tasks providing clerical, office support, with a strong emphasis on customer service. The Secretary will be responsible to assist with student registrations; and data input and light database maintenance. They will also maintain accurate and complete records and files, prepare written correspondence, and other clerical tasks as assigned. Independent judgment may be exercised occasionally, when routine matters or clearly defined policies are involved.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must possess a high school or equivalency diploma and either:

(a) Four years of experience where the primary function of the position was the performance of clerical functions, two years of which involved the use of word processing and other automated systems; or

(b) Graduation from an approved secretarial or business school and three years of experience as stated in (a), which must include the two years of specialized experience.

Satisfactory completion of 30 credits at a recognized college or university may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to two years of the above general experience. There is no substitute for the specialized experience.

The successful candidate must be detail-oriented with oral and written communication skills, and able to maintain confidentiality. They will have outstanding customer service, and be proficient Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of non-traditional adult students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: PeopleSoft experience is highly preferred.

Additional Information:

HOURLY RATE OF PAY: $17.75 per hour. No benefits.

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm.

POSITION EFFECTIVE: The position will remain open until filled.

Application Instructions:

Applicants interested MUST apply online by submitting a letter expressing interest in this position, and a resume. Please login to: https://sunywcc.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp in order to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents. The review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Westchester Community College provides accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are committed to student success, academic excellence, workforce development, economic development and lifelong learning.

The College will provide equal opportunity in all of its employment practices to all persons without unlawful discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, or use or non-use of lawful products off College premises during nonworking hours, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.

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