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Job Title::Administrative Assistant - Paraprofessional
Location::Texas Township Campus
Full-Time/Part-Time::Part Time
Pay Rate::Minimum of $18.90/hr. Placement is determined by education and relevant years of experience beyond the minimum requirements.
Position Type::Staff
Department::Institutional Support Services
Job Summary::Are you looking for a way to apply your administrative expertise in a dynamic academic setting? Are you a dedicated, responsible individual who thrives in a service-oriented environment? If so, then Kalamazoo Valley Community College may have the ideal part-time job opportunity for you.
The Administrative Assistant – Paraprofessional will support our Student Development Services department by working with the Office Manager to support daily operational tasks and other projects as needed. The person in this position will also provide administrative support in alignment with the college’s mission and best practices in the areas of Counseling and Advising, Student Employment, Student Life Resources, Recruitment, International, Kalamazoo Promise and more.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:
- Calendar management.
- Event organization and planning.
- Project Management.
- Assist the Office Manager with meeting preparations.
- Assist with maintaining records and the filing system.
- Maintain the condition of the office and arrange for necessary maintenance.
- Maintain office supplies, letterhead and equipment.
Appropriate education, training, experience, and talents are required. An example of this would be an associate degree and three years of related experience.
Other necessary abilities and skills which are needed:
- Ability to prioritize work load and assigned tasks.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to high quality work.
- Ability to problem solve, troubleshoot and exercise good judgement.
- Ability to anticipate needs.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Professional oral and written communication skills.
- Understanding of maintaining confidentiality.
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
- Skill in interpreting and applying policies and procedures.
- Customer service minded with an ability to address sensitive and confidential issues with diplomacy.
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Work Hours::Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Posting Date:05/20/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants::Please apply online at jobs.kvcc.edu
This position will remain open until filled.
As an employer, KVCC encourages, welcomes, and fosters differences because we believe that diversity makes us great. Diversity extends beyond race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability, and encompasses people of all abilities, identities, circumstances, and characteristics. All qualified applicants will be given equal opportunity and consideration for employment; please consider joining us as we continue to enrich lives by teaching and serving our community with excellence. Prior to a job offer, candidates will be required to complete a criminal record background check. For some positions, a credit history investigation will also be required. Information gathered will be used for job-related purposes to the extent permitted by applicable law and will not result in an automatic disqualification from an employment opportunity.
