Office Assistant - Kirkwood Linn County Regional (Part-Time)

To advance the colleges mission vision principles values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a motivated individual with a positive attitude to support the Linn County Regional Center students faculty staff and visitors as an office assistant in the main office. This role will serve as an integral support for the team by answering phones managing email correspondence and assisting the team with general office support and coverage of the building as needed. The ideal candidate would be available 12:00-4:00 pm Monday-Friday. Additional hours may be available (7:00-12:00 pm) as needed for vacation coverage. This position is an excellent opportunity for students or individuals seeking part time work in an educational setting.

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.

• Provide front desk coverage for Kirkwood Linn County Regional Center in Hiawatha
• Provide consistent and reliable office coverage with the ability to open/close building independently if needed
• Assist students with routine support for copying and laptop checkout
• Support CCHS team with large scale event preparation or mailings as requested
• Assist Center staff with reminder phone calls mailings or projects
• Perform other duties as assigned

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Be able and willing to represent the College in the most positive manner with prospective former and current students clients suppliers and the community we serve.
• Must remain calm when confronted with many competing demands for attention.
• Must develop a comprehensive knowledge of the colleges organization and personnel.
• Must be a positive individual and possess excellent customer services skills.
• Be able to handle confidential information in a professional manner.
• Welcome value and nurture people of all backgrounds perspectives and experiences as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.

Position involves sitting most of the time in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) stooping kneeling crouching grasping and walking. Frequent (34-66%) viewing computer and other close visual work and repetitive motion in using the computer to perform job-related functions. Constant (67-100%) communication: talking and listening either face-to-face or via the telephone.

• High school diploma or equivalency required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSLICENSES CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Experience working in an office or providing clerical support is preferred.

• Familiarity with Google documents or Microsoft Office Suite preferred.

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 please contact the Vice President Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness (employees) or the Vice President of Student Services (students) 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404 or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building 1244 Speer Boulevard Suite 310 Denver CO 80204-3582 Telephone:FAX: TDD Email:.