P/T Secretary I (Word Processing)

Location: Yonkers, NY Category: Hourly Positions Job Type: Hourly Posted On: Thu Oct 22 2026 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.

Job 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.