Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.

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 accountability for our actions.  
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.  
• Perseverance- a commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.  
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence. 

• Answer and/or re-direct basic inquiries from internal and external customers either via phone calls, email or in person.
• Coordinate materials for mailings, maintain department records, generate reports, schedule and coordinate meetings and events, and maintain computer databases.
• Prepare and maintain correspondence, lists, and other documents.
• Perform various office clerical duties including filing, typing, scanning, maintaining copiers and other equipment, ordering supplies, sorting/distributing mail, etc.
• Assist with payroll authorization process for staff, faculty, adjunct and/or temporary employees.
• Process tuition reimbursement and continuing education benefit requests.
• Assist with management of department budget.
• Provide general clerical support to department.
• Assist with department and college wide activities and events.
• Assist with I9 verifications.
• Perform other related work 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.
• Ability to provide service in a courteous, prompt, professional and efficient manner ? Read, understand, and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team-based environment and collaborate with others in setting goals and problem solving.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with students, colleagues, and general public.
• 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.

The position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling, and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work.  Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking, and hearing.

• High school diploma or equivalency plus two years related experience; or an Associate’s degree in a related field.
• Possess an excellent working knowledge of personal computers and Microsoft Office products, emphasizing Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of standard office equipment.

• Associate’s degree in a related field.
• Experience in an educational setting.
• Preference will be given to those candidates who have successfully completed the core assessments of the Skills Advantage WorkKeys Program.

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, 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, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@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.
 
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.