KILGORE COLLEGE is Hiring a Part Time - Administrative Assistant I - Longview Campus Near Kilgore, TX
Position Summary:Work under minimum supervision to ensure the efficient operation of the KC-Longview office and provide clerical services. Handle confidential information and engage in frequent contact with a diverse student population. As part of the KC-Longview team, this position will work with admissions, registrar, and business office departments as needed to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all cashiering and admission functions and activities. Position responsibilities:
The Part-Time Administrative Assistant will work the cashier’s window, answer phones, receive payments, and verify daily deposits
This position will be responsible for assisting in answering the phone while maintaining a polite, consistent phone manner using proper telephone etiquet
Additional responsibilities include assisting with other office duties as necessary
Assist with student account-related tasks, including refund questions, drop processes, and holds
Assist students, staff, and faculty at the cashier’s window with payment and/or account questions
Additional hours are required during registration
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Position Requirements:
A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required; an associate degree or higher is preferred
Must have excellent organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and possess the ability to work in a cordial, professional manner with diverse population groups with the necessary sensitivity to ensure student (s) privacy
Should have knowledge and have previous experience with computers and data entry
Good verbal communication skills and be able to work with minimal supervision
Must be self-motivated and detail-oriented
Must be organized, expedient, tactful, even-tempered, and able to maintain student confidentiality
Ability to keep accurate records, including an accounting of cash drawer/safe, while working in a high-paced environment with frequent interruptions
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
No or very limited physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
No or very limited exposure to physical risk
Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
Salary Range & Fringe Benefits:
The rate of pay is $12 per hour for up to 19 hours per week
Worker’s Compensation
Participation in the retirement program through Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program. As a result, employees/retirees of the college are subject to the federal Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and possibly the Government Pension Offset (GPO) laws. For information on the WEP and the GPO, visit the Social Security Administration's website at Kilgore College is a two-year, comprehensive public community college with a campus in Kilgore and an extension center in Longview, Texas. With approximately 6,000 students, Kilgore College is a student-centered institution characterized by excellence in teaching and quality learning opportunities. Kilgore College is focused on continually improving their students’ holistic experience leading them to success in life while improving access to higher education and partnering with those who advance the vision of a stronger community culturally, socially and economically. Vision Statement: We commit to be the higher education institution of choice in Northeast Texas. Positions will remain open until filled. Teaching positions will be required to submit official transcripts upon an offer of employment. An offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity within three (3) days of being hired. Failure to submit proof within the required time shall result in immediate employment termination. All position appointments are subject to approval by the college's Board of Trustees. This description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or with notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Kilgore College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or 34 C.F.R. Part 104, veteran’s status or genetic information in its educational programs, employment policies or activities. All positions are located in Kilgore, TX. No fully remote positions are available at this time. All employees must be available to physically present to work on the Kilgore, TX or Longview, TX Campus. All positions are considered security-sensitive and subject to a background check pre-employment. Powered by JazzHR 9bqyNNl0LR