"Office Assistant (Part Time)"

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a motivated individual with a positive attitude to support the Kirkwood Iowa County Center students, faculty, staff, and visitors as an office clerk in the main office. This role will serve as integral support for the team by answering phones, managing email correspondence, and assisting with general office support and building coverage as needed. The ideal candidate would be available 9 AM-4 PM, M-F, mid-August through May, summer hours less than 20 hours per week and flexible. This position is an excellent opportunity for 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 creating 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.

Essential Functions:

• Provide front desk coverage for Kirkwood Iowa County Center in Williamsburg.
• Provide consistent and reliable office coverage with the ability to open/close the building independently if needed
• Assist students with laptop checkout and other technology needs
• Support College Credit and High School team with large-scale event preparation or mailings as requested
• Work in coordination with other Center staff to plan and execute student activities
• 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 college's 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.

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.

Physical Requirements:

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.