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Western Connecticut State University

Human Resources CSCU Administrative Assistant

Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, Connecticut, us, 06813

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Overview Western Connecticut State University is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for a part-time position of CSCU Administrative Assistant in the Human Resources department.

Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) is committed to enhancing our diverse university community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, members of LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. WCSU is honored to be awarded the federal designation as a Hispanic Servicing Institution (HSI). This accomplishment marks a pivotal moment in our progress toward fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our campus community.

WCSU’s Human Resources department provides the WCSU community with a wide spectrum of Human Resources services to over 500 full-time and over 1,400 part-time employees, including benefits administration, payroll via the Core-CT and Banner systems, retirement information and counseling, leave requests, coordination of mandated training, background investigations, part-time contracts and stipends, recruitment, and labor relations. Information on the University may be found on the official WCSU site.

Position Summary The CSCU Administrative Assistant

is responsible for providing confidential administrative support for the Chief Human Resources Officer as well as other members of the department to contribute to the effective and efficient operation of the Human Resources department.

Position Responsibilities

Manages purchase orders, invoices, and budget information. Approves invoices for payments. Tracks budget expenditures and reconciles monthly budget expenses via WebFocus

Processes all payroll transactions for full-time employees in Core-CT and Banner. Works with the Payroll department to assure all employees are paid properly

Gathers documents and provides information to third-party administrator related to unemployment claims for separated full-time employees

Coordinates the tuition waiver process for unclassified employees and processes tuition/travel reimbursement for classified employees

Prepares all unclassified appointment and renewal letters and materials in accordance with stated conditions of employment for review by the Chief Human Resources Officer

Maintains employee personnel files and business files in accordance with established procedures. This includes scanning employee files into the university’s document management system

Assists employees with processing forms for changes in staff information such as name changes, changes in beneficiaries, changes in benefit plans, etc

Coordinates the destruction of Human Resources records in conjunction with the University’s Records Management Liaison Officer and the Connecticut State Library

Completes verification of employments for full-time employees

Coordinates the administration and collection of evaluations for classified (Maintenance, Police, Clerical, and A&R employees), including notifying employees when they successfully complete their working test period

Coordinates material (faculty files, department by-laws, portfolio materials, etc.) for use by the various evaluating bodies during the evaluation period

Assists the Chief Human Resources Officer with processing Freedom of Information requests, including managing the email request in-box and maintaining the spreadsheet of requests

Assists enrolling adjunct faculty in health/dental insurance benefits and retirement plans and coordinates retirement forms for new and rehired adjunct faculty

Administers the COBRA notification process for all applicable employees and eligible dependents

Qualifications

A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a professionally oriented office setting is required

Must possess strong information technology skills such as Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams

Core-CT or similar HRIS system, as well as Banner experience is preferred

Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills as well as excellent organizational and attention-to-detail skills

Work Schedule, Salary & Benefits The work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for 20 hours per week. The targeted start date for this position is January 2, 2026. The hiring salary range will be $31,415 - $35,000. WCSU offers a comprehensive benefits package. All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of IRCA and the successful passing of a background check.

Application Process Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, which includes the names and contact information for three professional references and a resume. Questions may be directed to hrpositions@wcsu.edu – please reference HR CSCU Administrative Assistant in the subject line. Application materials must be submitted no later than Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

To apply, submit your materials to the official application portal.

Equal Opportunity Western is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer.

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