Job Description
Provide clerical and secretarial support in all areas of Student Affairs at the Keokuk Campus as assigned by the Keokuk Campus Director and Registrar. Duties include, but are not limited to: correspondence, purchasing, records control, assisting visitors and general office duties. Attention to detail, adherence to specific college and government rules and regulations, routine records management, data input, and proficiency with computer applications is required. Strong customer service skills are also required due to extensive communication and interactions with students, colleagues, external partners and the general public. This is a full-time position with an hourly starting wage of $15.00 per hour. Hours for this position are: Monday – Friday 8 am – 4:30 pm. Benefits include single medical insurance, single dental insurance, $8.00 toward vision insurance, $50,000 life insurance, long-term disability, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid spring and Christmas breaks and participation in IPERS or TIAA retirement plan. Terms of employment are per bargaining agreement between SCC Board of Trustees and the SCC Education Support Association, employment contract and relevant policies of the Board of Trustees. The Administrative Assistant – Student Affairs will abide by the employment contract and relevant policies and guidelines of the SCC Board of Trustees.
Physical Demands
o Lift and carry items up to 25 lbs.
Required Qualifications
Education: High School diploma/equivalent required. Experience: Minimum two (2) years related experience in office administration required. Understanding of mathematical functions, grammar, punctuation and proofreading required. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including telephone/social media etiquette appropriate for a professional workplace. Knowledge of computer software applications specifically Microsoft Office programs with competency in Word & Excel; ability to learn and develop competency in SCC’s administrative software (Ellucian). Keyboarding proficiency/accuracy and excellent proofreading ability. Ability to: o Operate standard office equipment and manage filing systems. o Operate multiline telephone systems. o Learn and develop competency in new software applications. o Maintain strict confidentiality. o Manage, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks with proficiency and timeliness in spite of regular interruptions. o Work independently and be a self-starter, including conducting research relevant to routine responsibilities and assigned tasks. o Work effectively, cooperatively, and cordially with people of diverse background and needs. o Maintain a professional, courteous, and positive demeanor while effectively dealing with varied and stressful situations. o Ability to work in a strong service environment that is subject to constantly changing priorities. o Ability to work independently and must demonstrate initiative and self-motivation.
Preferred Qualifications
Education: AA or AAS degree in Office Administration preferred. Experience: Minimum two years related experience within office administration in an educational setting preferred. Experience managing records, creating/tracking of reports/projects, scheduling appointments and working with confidential information preferred.