Administrative Assistant - Arts & Sciences

Craven Community College

New Bern, NC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Check Processing, Computer Skills, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Organizational Skills, Purchase Orders, Team Player, Technical Support, Time Management, University/School Policies, Writing Skills
LOCATION
New Bern, NC
POSTED
5 days ago

Administrative Assistant - Arts & Sciences

Salary

$15.00 Hourly

Location

800 College Court, New Bern, NC

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

2026-00057

Division

Instruction

Department

Arts & Sciences

Opening Date

06/24/2026

Closing Date

7/15/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

  • Description
  • Benefits

Occupational Summary

The Administrative Assistant performs a range of clerical, technical and administrative support duties in support of the Arts & Sciences department. This position maintains current knowledge of appropriate college and departmental policies to ensure the efficiency of the department.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provides excellent customer service and assistance to internal and external customers through walk-in, telephone and email
  • Computes, inputs, and issues contracts for adjunct instructors including receiving signed contracts within appropriate payroll deadlines
  • Provides general administrative support including preparation of memorandums, correspondence, minutes, reports, purchase requisitions, and check requests
  • Performs data entry entering information and updates into computerized programs
  • Initiates electronic forms to process new hires for the department
  • Maintains faculty textbook inventory list and library
  • Collects and analyzes data; runs, maintains and audits various reports and records
  • Maintains the Arts & Sciences Room Outlook Calendar
  • Assists with summer camps as assigned
  • Performs other job-related duties and projects as assigned in support of the Colleges mission, core values and goals

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Two (2) years experience in an office environment performing administrative tasks.

Preferred:

Associates degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge

  • Intermediate knowledge of clerical processes and procedures and standard office procedures; practices and equipment
  • Intermediate knowledge of report preparation
  • Intermediate knowledge of record control

Skills

  • Advanced computer skills and technical proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
  • Effective verbal, listening and written communications skills
  • Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
  • Highly effective planning, coordination and organizational skills to meet work deadlines
  • Interpersonal skills with proven ability to work in a team environment

Abilities

  • Ability to record, compile, analyze and summarize data
  • Ability to analyze situations and exercise sound judgment in making decisions
  • Ability to display tact and poise at all times
  • Ability to handle confidential information with absolute discretion
  • Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; demonstrated ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse workforces, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities, and socioeconomic levels

Craven Community College offers a comprehensive benefit package to part-time regular employees including leave, paid holidays, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account and various other benefits.

For more information, visit our benefits page.

Employer Craven Community College

Address 800 College Court

New Bern, North Carolina, 28562

Phone 252-638-7335

Website http://www.cravencc.edu

About the Company

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Craven Community College