Job Details
Job Title: Departmental Assistant - Adult Basic Education (Part-time, Grant Funded)
Department: Adult Basic Education
Work Location: ALL SITES
Duties
Under general supervision, the part-time Departmental Assistant (grant-funded), performs varied clerical and typing duties in the department to which assigned. Requires a knowledge of general office routine and procedures. The Departmental Assistant is dedicated to the learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.
Duties may include the following, other duties may be assigned:
- Performs a variety of duties and takes on a variety of responsibilities that are specific to the office of assignment and that require knowledge of the procedures, functions, and software programs used by that office.
- Maintains front-office management and maintains department organization, including filing, organizing, and updating correspondence and other records according to established file classification system(s).
- Reads and routes incoming mail; locates and attaches appropriate file to correspondence to be answered by employer; prepares outgoing mail; and monitors the department’s email.
- Composes, types, and sends emails, letters, and correspondence without supervision. Types memoranda, records from copy or rough draft following standard procedures as to composition, some of which may be confidential in nature.
- May assist in compiling periodic reports or other departmental material on the basis of general instruction.
- Answers telephone and assists callers or routes call to appropriate official or department and places outgoing calls without supervision.
- May schedule appointments for supervisor and staff.
- Greets visitors, ascertains nature of business, and refers visitors to supervisor or appropriate person or department.
- Assists, corresponds, and interacts with students on a daily basis, including, serving as a liaison between students, parents, faculty, staff, and the department; referring them to the appropriate departments and resources, on and off campus; and providing technical assistance.
- Records minutes of staff meetings.
- Makes copies of correspondence or other printed matter.
- May assist with department budget.
- May assist student employees and department tutors as needed.
- May schedule, administer, and/or proctor classroom and placement tests.
- Oversees department equipment checkouts.
- Maintains the department’s database.
- May represent the department at various campus events to connect students with department resources.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Education/Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with some specialized training (educational or vocational); a minimum of one (1) year related experience as a clerk typist or secretarial experience in a general office environment required.
Please be sure to clearly list your related office experience & qualifications on your resume and application.
Note: Software and skills proficiency testing for the specific position will be required upon hire and must be successfully completed within the probationary period, if this testing has not been previously completed. Proficiency testing includes basic Word, basic Excel, alpha filing, keyboarding/typing test, etc.
Qualifications
- Ability to perform general office duties for area; Ability to communicate effectively with visitors, community members, staff, students and others; Customer service-oriented with good computer skills (including keyboarding, Word, Excel).
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence.
- Effective communication skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Must possess basic bookkeeping skills.
- Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.
- Ability to type 40 words per minute.
- Ability to use a computer and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to learn and use various department-specific software programs.
- Good organizational skills.
Position Status: Part Time
Hours:
General Hours
Monday 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Wednesday 12:30 pm-6:30 pm
Thursday 9:00 am-4:00pm
Hours may be adjusted for operational needs
Summary hours/days may be adjusted
Salary/Wage: $16.21/hour
Hourly/Salary: Hourly
Benefits:
Benefit-Eligible Part-time Support Staff Position
Moraine Valley offers benefits for this part-time position. These include: Health, Dental; Tuition Assistance, SURS Retirement Plan, Vacation, Personal, Sick Days, Holidays, Flexible Spending Account, 403B options, Tuition Waivers, and more. Visit link to learn more about specific benefits for this position at www.morainevalley.edu/HR (benefits)
For more information, contact hr@morainevalley.edu | 708-974-5704
Review of Applications Begins: 08/17/2026
Position Type: Support/Hourly Staff
Posting Number: SS00626P
Open Date: 08/10/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please apply online with all required materials.
hr@morainevalley.edu
708-974-5704
Organization
Moraine Valley Community College is dedicated to ensuring our students gain the knowledge and skills needed to meet the demands of a changing world. With nearly 150 programs, expert faculty, state-of-the-art learning facilities, and a vibrant campus culture, you’ll see why we are among the nation’s premier two-year institutions of higher learning.
The Moraine Valley Community College District 524 covers 139 square miles in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. The district has population of about 400,000 people and includes 26 communities.
Recognizing employees are among our most valuable resources, Moraine Valley strives to attract, hire and retain diverse and highly qualified personnel.
Our Human Resources Department is committed to providing professional, prompt and fair services to current and prospective employees. We are excited at the prospect of new personnel sharing their knowledge and expertise within our community and we encourage all to apply for open positions for which they are qualified. The college prides itself on providing an atmosphere that fosters professional and personal growth—one of the many reasons we are recognized as an Avatar HR Solutions Best in Class Employer.
Company info
Website: http://www.morainevalley.edu/hr
Telephone: 7089744300
Location: 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL 60462, US
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