Position Description
Do you like the stability of a company that has been around for over 145 years but the excitement and energy of a new company poised for growth? Do you enjoy your profession but really desire to make a difference in your community?
Heald College may be the right place for you. Heald College is a career college founded in 1863 that prepares students for academic, personal, and professional success through quality career- focused programs that develop skills to last a lifetime.
We are gearing up for a very exciting period in our long history and currently have an opening for an Admissions Administrative Assistant I at our San Jose campus.
OVERVIEW:
Under immediate supervision of the Director of Admissions, the Administrative Assistant performs clerical tasks, such as copying data, typing, assembling mailings and filing to ensure that Admissions projects are completed with a high level of quality and student information is effectively manager for the overall Admissions department. The individual in this position is also operates as the campus front desk Receptionist.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Answering phone calls for the campus and correctly forwarding them in a professional and timely manner to the appropriate individuals.
• Proactively assisting in scheduling Admissions appointments.
• Typing documents as assigned and filing them in a timely manner.
• Mailing out high quality correspondence and documents as assigned in a timely manner.
• Entering relevant data and other documentation into the appropriate software program.
• Performing routine clerical functions such as copying, faxing, sorting incoming mail and arranging for overnight mailings.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
• The desire, drive and energy to take ownership of the professionalism and integrity of all assigned projects
• The ability to type and perform alpha-numeric filing in an efficient manner.
• Prior data entry and clerical experience.
• Effective communication and customer service skills in order to answer phones and to communicate with co-workers and students
• The ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel
Heald College offers a competitive salary structure and an attractive benefits package that includes medical / dental / vision coverage, tuition reimbursement plan, and a retirement savings 401(k) plan.
Heald College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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This is a staff position.