Administrative Assistant I

JOB CLASSIFICATION
Pay grade level: 10
Compensation: $35,624 - $48,983. Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience.
Employee category: Full-Time Staff
Department: Library and Learning Services
Reports to: Director of Library and Learning Services
FLSA status: Non-Exempt
Job Code: AA064PTNAS1
Location: Primarily Main Campus, but any other college location as assigned by the appropriate administrator

SUMMARY
The Administrative Assistant ensures that students, employees, and visitors receive exceptional customer service. This position is responsible for front line communications, including but not limited to answering telephone inquiries, providing navigational assistance, and providing general technical support.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to and ability to work with students and faculty.
• Detail oriented.
• Basic familiarity with common software and devices (Microsoft Office, Windows Operating System, Blackboard).
• Ability to work in an active environment with the capability to multitask.
• Excellent customer service skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience in receptionist, secretarial, customer service, business operations, or a related setting.

• Associate degree or higher.
• Relevant Administrative Assistant certification(s).
• Proficient in graphic design software (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Prezi, etc.).
• Experience working in higher education.

WORKING CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and occasionally push or lift items. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK SCHEDULE
Must be available to work a flexible schedule to meet operational needs, which may include evening and weekend hours. Below is the proposed schedule, designed to align with both building access and the department’s standard operating hours:
 

• Monday through Thursday - 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM (CT)
• Friday - 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (CT)

To Apply
Visit www.kckcc.edu and click on CAREERS for a list of available positions.

• Read the job announcement carefully noting the initial screening date, minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you complete/submit all the documents listed as required.
• If the position lists a required transcript (during the application process) unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official transcripts.
• Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred if you are stating that it is your highest level of education completed. If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection committee.
• Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate level degree.
• Documentation verifying completion of a degree, course work within a discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically attached (uploaded) to your application.
• Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses are required.
• A college selection committee is responsible for application review and interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by the hiring manager.
• Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for employment is required Individual hiring departments may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.

***This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.

KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer