Clerical Assistant Casual

Camden, New Jersey

Rutgers University
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Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Clerical Assistant Casual (Part Time/Temporary)

Posting Number
24TM0465

Department
Enrollment Management - Cmd

Overview
Ranked in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers-Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University-Camden among its "Best Bang for the Buck" universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers-Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

Posting Summary
Rutgers University-Camden is seeking three part time Clerical Assistants in the department of Enrollment Management. This role provides customer service, works to improve the quality of the student experience, and to organize the Rutgers University-Camden (RUC) student experience in ways that facilitate student success via a host of student related services existing in two services area (Office of Financial Aid & One Stop Student Services Center). The primary role of the position is to assist students in navigating the various pathways after enrollment at RUC: processing scholarships, assist with student inquiries regarding class registration, financial aid, etc. The incumbent will act as a facilitator to resolve student service(s) issue(s); be knowledgeable about student aid eligibility and functions of the Office of Financial Aid, Registrar, and One Stop Student Services Center. S/he will provide administrative support to the Office of Financial Aid and will be in daily contact with students, families, and other University departments via phone or in-person.

Position Status
Part Time

Hours Per Week
Up to 20 hours per week

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

FLSA
Nonexempt

Position Salary
Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, within university policy and salary schedules, as well as departmental budgets.

Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment
Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
High School diploma or equivalent, and/or up to 4 years of relevant office, clerical, bookkeeping, library assistant or related experience depending on the duties to be performed.
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Certifications/Licenses

Preferred Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of office administration, detail oriented, work organization, coordination facilitation and bookkeeping.

Excellent communication skills and computer literacy. Sensitive to cultural diversity and ability to communicate and interact effectively with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds. Proven ability to work effectively as a team member. Ability to analyze and interpret data and make independent decisions. Highly motivated, focused, and results-oriented. Ability to meet expectations in a fast-paced and dynamic customer-oriented environment.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Posting Details
Posting Open Date
11/12/2024

Posting Close Date
12/12/2024

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers University-Camden

Home Location Campus
Rutgers University-Camden

City
Camden

State
NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address:
Date Posted: 15 November 2024
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