Office Assistant - Part Time

To advance the college’s 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 Kirkwood Iowa County Regional 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.
  
  

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide front desk coverage for Kirkwood Iowa County Regional 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
  
  

• 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.
  
  

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
  
  

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

• Familiarity with Google documents or Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
  
  

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, 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 52404,319-398-5572,equity@kirkwood.edu, 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:(303) 844-5695FAX: (303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339 Email:OCR.Denver@ed.gov.

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.