This position is the welcoming reception point for Porter and Chester Institute. Therefore, the most important job duties for this position are to portray a professional, friendly, courteous and efficient demeanor when interacting with all perspective students, family members, and visitors as well as with in house personnel. Additionally, this position provides administrative support to the Director of Education of Porter and Chester Institute as well as the Admissions and Educational Funding departments as needed. Duties include general clerical, receptionist and project based work.

The Administrative Assistant will…

• Provide general clerical and administrative support
• Answer student and staff questions in a timely manner OR refer to appropriate persons in a timely manner
• Generate appropriate paperwork and forms.
• Maintain office supplies
• Assist with special events and activities
• Assist with Department mailings, correspondence and record keeping
• Assist in projects as needed.
• Maintain databases and other electronic records as assigned
• Runs daily/weekly/monthly reports as assigned

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; business school, Associates degree or equivalent is preferred
• 1 year work experience as an administrative assistant, office management or reception area experience
• Ability to operate standard office machines
• Proficiency in word processing, spread sheets and data base software
• Knowledge of efficient office procedures and office etiquette
• Ability to speak in a clear and understandable manner and write legibly
• Good working knowledge of English, grammar, spelling and punctuation

About our company:

Porter and Chester Institute, a leading trade school in Connecticut and Massachusetts for 75 years, adheres to one basic vision: to educate and train our students to the level that will make them competent employees. With 9 campus locations throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts, we offer training in such trades as Automotive Technology, HVAC-R, CAD, Electrician, Plumbing, as well as Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting, Practical Nursing and Computer & Technology.

Our support staff, including Admissions, Financial Aid and other administrative professionals, to our highly qualified Instructors are focused on making the students' experience a fulfilling and enriching one, both professionally and personally.

Click here for more company information: https://porterchester.edu/about-pci

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.