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Office Assistant, Writing Center

Employer
Johnson County Community College
Location
Overland Park Main Campus

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Community College

Job Details

Job no: 493989
Work type: Part-time Temporary
Location: Overland Park Main Campus
Categories: Administrative Support

Posting Job Title

Writing Center, Office Assistant

Department

Academic Affairs

Position Type

Part-time Temporary

Number of openings

2

Job Summary

The Writing Center Office Assistant serves as the first point of contact for students needing to use the services and answers phones, questions, and email inquiries. Other duties include checking students in and out of the center, maintaining student log-ins, checking out material, cleaning Writing Center spaces, and assisting students and staff in fulfilling the College's mission. This position will work in person either in the early morning (7:30-10 a.m.) or evening (6-9 p.m.).

The Writing Center is a resource center that offers a variety of tutoring opportunities for students, both in person and online.

Required Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent
2 years' prior experience in an academic or closely related work setting
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills including the ability to meet with students from a variety of backgrounds
Proficiency learning and using technology

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working as an office assistant or in a similar position
Higher Education experience

Required application documents

Resume

Hours per Week

12

Work Hours/Days

Varies depending on department needs

Salary Grade Level

LVL2

Salary

$12.79 per hour

Location

Overland Park Main Campus

Disclosures

Every employee of the college is expected to treat all members of the college community with dignity and respect demonstrating professional, courteous and respectful behavior and engage in constructive conflict resolution, when needed.

In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.

Johnson County Community College welcomes the application of any qualified candidate and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors which cannot be lawfully considered, to the extent specified by applicable federal and state laws.

If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email Hr@jccc.edu.

For a summary of all disclosures (Background check, Clery Act, ADA, EOE, etc.) refer to the links on our Career page.

Advertised: 02 Aug 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 13 Aug 2021 Central Daylight Time

Organization

Working at Johnson County Community College

With more than 34,000 students enrolled in credit and continuing education classes each semester, Johnson County Community College is the state's third largest institution of higher education and the largest of its 19 community colleges.

JCCC offers a full range of undergraduate credit courses that form the first two years of most college curricula. The college has more than 100 transfer agreements with area colleges and universities that ensure admittance to specific programs such as business, engineering and education. JCCC students are able to begin their first two years of a four-year degree program here and complete that degree on schedule.

In addition, more than 50 one- and two-year career and certificate programs prepare students to enter the job market in high-employment fields. The college maintains extensive student support services such as computer labs, math labs, a writing center and a learning center.

JCCC’s continuing education program is the largest, most comprehensive in the Kansas City area. Through the Center for Business and Technology, participants can take courses in management and computer application or seminars and workshops that lead to professional certification and licensure. Personal enrichment classes, on topics ranging from gardening to money management, are also offered, while nationally and internationally performing and visual artists appear in the performance spaces and Gallery of Art in JCCC’s Carlsen Center.

The campus, centrally located in the county on 234 acres, opened in 1972. There are 18 major buildings on campus. Currently under construction are the Regnier Center and the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art.

JCCC’s full-time faculty and staff numbers about 875. Another 1,800 people work as adjunct faculty or part-time staff. Most faculty members have master’s degrees, and many have or are earning doctorates.

JCCC returns about $2.70 to the community for every tax dollar it collects. The college's total tangible economic impact on the community is more than $182 million annually.

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