Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper (Casual Position)

Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper (Casual Position)

Amherst Campus
Part Time
JR7137

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper position. The Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper is a part-time (up to 19 hours per week), casual position with no benefits. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $21 to $25 per hour.

The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations.

The Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper oversees bookkeeping and provides administrative support for funding management of the Association of Amherst Students. This role includes facilitating and recording all purchases made by the AAS and Registered Student Organizations (RSOs). The Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper also takes proactive steps to support a diverse workforce and actively contributes to the College's initiatives aimed at fostering a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.

The person in this position will work 19 hours a week with time off during the College break periods.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Finance Management

• Pay invoices, meet with students to make purchases, facilitate the digital card program, log purchases, track and process reimbursements, maintain digital and hard copy financial reports, create budgetary reports, aid in managing budget
  
  

Administrative Support

• Liaise with outside vendors and College departments to assist with AAS money management and relationships
  
  

Qualifications:

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
  
  
• 1 to 3 years of related experience
  
  
• Equivalent work experience in lieu of minimum education and related experience
  
  
• 2-4 years of bookkeeping and administrative experience
  
  
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
  
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Google Suite
  
  
• Demonstrated high level of attention to detail and accuracy
  
  
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
  
  
• Successful completion of required reference and background checks
  
  
• An acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) check
  
  

Preferred

• Experience working in higher education
  
  

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Amherst College is committed to an inclusive hiring process and will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates throughout the application and interview process upon request.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.



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