Employment Opportunity

EO No: 2026-034



Position: Secretary I
Salary: F/3/C ($6,764.00) PA
Benefits: "No housing and transportation benefits"
Opening Date: June 26, 2026
Closing Date: July 25, 2026
Location:

Yap Campus/IA
P.O. Box 286
Colonia, Yap FM 96943

College of Micronesia – FSM Mission Statement:

The College of Micronesia–FSM is a learner–centered institution of higher education that is committed to the success of the Federated States of Micronesia by providing academic and career & technical educational programs characterized by continuous improvement and best practices.

Values:

Duties:
Reporting to the Campus Dean as the office manager, the duties include these:
    Serve as HR representative on campus performing HR related duties for the campus with guidance and consultation with HRO; Maintain confidential files and records of campus personnel; Maintain accurate filing system; Provide secretarial and clerical assistance to all units of the campus; Manage the schedule of all campus meetings, teleconferences, trainings, workshops, visits, appointments, etc. for all units of the campus; Prepare meeting minutes in a timely manner for distribution; Answer telephones and greet visitors to the campus; Assist with assessment and development of annual budgets; Conduct job orientation for all new hires in terms of college policies and procedures; and Serve on committees and perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate of Arts/Science in business/accounting or secretarial science from a US accredited college with two years of progressively responsible work experience which demonstrates possession of knowledge and skills required. Proficiency in English, both oral and written. Knowledge of: computer applications (word, excel, MS outlook, etc.), accounting and financial concepts and business mathematics and other computations, and sound knowledge of office practices and procedures. Ability to: plan, organize, and carry out a very board and complex range of secretarial functions; deal tactfully with people within and outside the college community; type accurately at 45 word per minutes; write varied business letters, summaries, minutes, and reports requiring judgment as to appropriate format conforming to all rules of grammar and style; and effectively carry out college policies and instructions of campus unit supervisors.

Foreign credentials must be equated to US standards using World Education Services at http://www.wes.org
Contact:
Applications are available at the College of Micronesia - FSM Human Resources Office, state campus sites or at the college's website at www.comfsm.fm.
Process:

Interested candidates must submit the following documents:

  1. A letter of interest addressing how the candidate's professional qualification and experience match the minimum essential requirements of the position (not to exceed 3 pages);
  2. COM-FSM application form (http://www.comfsm.fm/jobs/HRdocs/employment08.pdf );
  3. A current resume which includes a personal email address and cellular phone number;
  4. HS Diploma or copies of college transcripts for all degrees earned;
  5. A minimum of three professional reference letters;
  6. Copy of valid driver’s license; and
  7. Court clearance under 6 months old.

Documents are to be submitted electronically to hro@comfsm.edu.fm (preferably as PDF attachments) or mailed to:

Human Resources Office
College of Micronesia-FSM
P.O. Box 159
Pohnpei FM 96941

(U.S Postal Service domestic rates apply in the Federated States of Micronesia.)

Official and hard copies of college transcripts are required to be mailed/electronically sent directly from schools to HRO when a candidate is being considered.

The College reserves the right to request or require from any applicant additional documentation or certification in addition to the minimum requirements stated in this advertisement in order to be considered for this position. All persons applying must meet or exceed any additional qualifications required in the COM-FSM Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual.


The College of Micronesia - FSM is an equal opportunity employer.
FSM Citizens are encouraged to apply