Administrative Assistant I - Educational Opportunity Program - Nassau Community College

Job Description:

Administrative Assistants will provide assistance to the Department Director or other administrator in support and conjunction with student services appropriate to that department/division, as well as general assistance in those areas necessary for the operation of the department/division, including direct contact with students. Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with the development of strategies, policies, or procedures to ensure effective operation of the department/division, assisting in the development and implementation of programmatic initiatives, working closely with students, faculty and staff, and completing/maintaining records, providing academic advisement to students as assigned, assist in offering support to students during their academic programs at the College through workshops and counseling, follow up after placement for the purposes of retention verification, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, career development, related human services, or the equivalent; and

• Two (2) years experience in college-level academic, career and financial aid advisement OR two (2) years experience as a High School Guidance Counselor; and

• One (1) year professional experience working with individuals from socio-economically challenged backgrounds.

Additional Information:

The successful candidate will also have experience fostering and maintaining collaborative relationships with K-12 schools, community organizations, and post-secondary institutions.