This position provides comprehensive administrative support to the World Languages & Cultures Department, serving faculty, adjuncts, staff, and students. The role operates under the general supervision of the Department Chair with significant independence in managing inquiries, facilitating departmental operations, and ensuring efficient communication between students, faculty, and college offices.
Key Responsibilities:
Department & Student Support
Acts as the primary contact, responding to inquiries from students, faculty, parents, and college departments.Assesses student needs, provides guidance on advisement and registration, and resolves concerns related to academic policies.Processes course registrations, placement level and prerequisite overrides, and academic overload requests.Chair & Faculty Assistance
Manages the Department Chair's calendar, scheduling meetings and appointments.Transmits departmental policies to faculty.Assists new full-time and adjunct faculty with onboarding, system access, HR procedures, and departmental protocols.Meeting & Event Coordination
Prepares department meeting agendas and minutes, gathers faculty input, and arranges meeting rooms.Organizes logistics for annual department functions, professional workshops, and recognition ceremonies, including securing materials and refreshments.Administrative & Policy Oversight
Provides accurate information on college and departmental policies to faculty, staff, and students.Collaborates with other academic offices to ensure compliance with academic procedures and coordinates student support.Budget & Purchasing
Assists in budget planning, monitors departmental expenditures, and prepares budget justifications.Processes purchase orders, oversees deliveries and installations, and manages inventory for office supplies and educational materials.Course & Exam Administration
Maintains records retention for final exams, grades, and attendance for adjunct-taught courses.Assists in the College Now - Dual Enrollment program for World Languages & Cultures.Human Resources & Payroll
Supports the hiring processes for faculty and adjuncts, including job postings and interview scheduling.Other duties as assigned by the department chair.MCC Expectations:
Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, e,quity and inclusion to better serve students.
Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
Must currently hold the civil service title of Secretary II or be on the current eligible list for this title, OR meet the following minimum qualifications to be eligible for a provisional appointment, if offered: - Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER:
- (A) Graduation with an Associate's degree; OR,
- (B) Successful completion of at least thirty (30) college semester credit hours, plus one (1) year paid full-time or its part-time equivalent office clerical or secretarial experience*; OR,
- (C) Two (2) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience as defined in (B) above.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently
Additional Information:
Job Type: Full-time, permanent
Hours: 8:45 am to 4:45 pm, Monday through Friday
Salary: $40,991.65 annually. Eligible for an increment increase after 6 months of service.
Pay Transparency Disclaimer: The posted salary range represents the full salary scale for this position, which includes all pay steps within the range. The starting salary for all new hires is typically at the entry-level figure, as determined by the step placement of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Progression through the range occurs over time based on established criteria such as length of service and performance. This range is provided to give applicants an understanding of the potential earnings over the course of a career in this role.
MCC offers a Flexible Work Policy for benefit-eligible employees. Types of flexible work arrangements include flextime/staggered shifts, remote work/telecommuting, and compressed work schedules. The availability of flexible work arrangements varies by division, department, and position, based on business and operational needs. Limitations to flexible work arrangements are outlined in the official policy.
Prohibition of Remote Work Outside New York State: Remote work locations outside New York State are not authorized by the College due to out-of-state tax and regulatory implications. In limited circumstances, prompted by business or operational needs, the College may approve requests to work remotely outside of New York State, on a short-term, temporary basis.
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Application Instructions:
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The following documents MUST be submitted to be considered for this position:
1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
Please note: As part of the application process all applicants will be asked to provide the contact information for 3 professional references. References will only be contacted after interviews have occurred and only for applicants who are considered as finalists for the opportunity they applied to.
Category: Support Staff/Civil Service
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Department: World Languages & Cultures
Locations: Rochester, NY
Posted: Jan 23, 2026
Closes: Open Until Filled
Type: Full Time
Salary Type: Annually
Salary Range: $40,991.65 - $40,991.65
Position ID: 196738