Department Assistant - Social Sciences

Title: Department Assistant - Social Sciences (Part Time)

Salary

$13.22 Hourly

Location 

Main Campus, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA

Job Type

Part-time

Job Number

02850

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

Social Sciences

Job Description:

To advance the college's mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: 

Under moderate to limited supervision, provides department support, manages department processes, and ensures smooth running of the office.   

This position will work approximately 26 hours per week Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Summer hours are in effect May 15-July 31. During this time, all KCC offices are closed on Fridays.)

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:  

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence. 
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.  
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.  
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.  
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence. 
• Primary contact providing customer support services to students, faculty, staff, and guests via the telephone, email, and/or walk-in traffic.  
• Collaborte with the staff and faculty to manage a variety of tasks, projects to ensure effective workflow.
• Perform various office clerical duties, including scheduling activies using scheduling software, ordering and stocking supplies, sorting and distributing mail, entering maintenance orders, keeping work areas in an operational state.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, and responsibility while independently managing taks at the department front desk.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in handling student records, and department documents.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with diverse groups of students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors.
• Take the initative to identify tasks that need to be completed, ask questions and seek clarification when needed.
• Exhibit attention to detail and commitment to accuracy when assisting with department operations.  
• Foster a welcome environment for all who interacti wth the Social Sciences Department.   
• Adapt to shifting priorities and assist with a variety of tasks depending on the department needs.
• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts these differences.   

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing. The position involves occasional (10-33%) driving to events and meetings away from KCC's main campus. 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least one year of relevant experience using standard office software and equipment. 
• Must have experience entering and organizing information in spreadsheets.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Associate's degree or higher.
• Two or more years of relevant office experience

EEO/AA STATEMENT:

It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy.

WHY KIRKWOOD:

Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.