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Senior Administrative Assistant

Employer
Dallas College
Location
Cedar Valley Campus
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40

Compensation Range

Staff Range N05 Hourly

Hourly Rate

$25.48 Hourly

FLSA

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Position Type

Staff

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides advanced administrative level support to staff, faculty, and students. Maintains official college records and executes administrative polices as determined by organization and/or Dallas College guidelines, policies, and procedures.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND RESPONABILITIES

  • Must have excellent customer service skills.
  • Demonstrate strong planning, analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
  • Able to manage a filing system, track incoming and outgoing correspondence and coordinate office procedures.
  • Must have excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to interact effectively with diverse individuals within the Dallas College network community.
  • Able to collaborate with employees, students, and other individuals within/outside the organization and use a variety of communication skills to convey information.
  • Able to work independently and in a team environment with a positive approach to ensure that projects are completed in a timely manner.
  • Able to analyze and evaluate information/situations and facilitate or recommend reasonable solutions.
  • Strong computer skills and technical knowledge with ability to effectively use a variety of software and information systems to enter, retrieve and manage data including proficiency in the use of email and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Must be ethical and use integrity when communicating and/or interacting with all individuals within the Dallas College network community.
  • May provide general administrative support of senior directors and/or executives involving the daily management and operations of the office and the execution of processes, tasks, policies, and procedures according to organizational guidelines/policies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintains confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information and keeps up with all organizational changes.
  • Creates a positive, professional, service- oriented work environment by supporting diversity and the mission and values of the organization.
  • Maintain high standards for quality of work with a limited degree of supervision at a fast pace along with high level of flexibility, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
  • Attends meetings, records meeting notes, track decisions, identify action items and follow-ups.
  • Responsible for scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, calendar management, expense report management and/or composing correspondence.
  • Serve as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.
  • Coordinate a variety of duties relating to organization or assigned area of responsibility and to work with all levels of the organization to meet the vision, mission, and goals of the department and Dallas College.
  • Serves on committees and/or councils on behalf of management for the organization.
  • May monitor budget and/or supervise assigned personnel.
  • Coordinate and facilitate solutions with internal/external stakeholders and constituents, within delegated range of authority.
  • May provide general administrative support of senior directors and/or executives involving the daily management and operations of the office and the execution of processes, tasks, policies, and procedures according to organizational guidelines/policies.
  • Depending on assigned area of responsibility, duties may include but not limited to, providing support to faculty, staff and students related to preparation of contracts, ordering supplies and process through the procurement system, development of class schedules, room assignments, preparation of periodic and special reports, etc.
  • Participates in professional development activities to enhance job knowledge and stay up to date on changing trends and technology associated with assigned area of responsibility.
  • Works effectively with stakeholders and constituents internal and external to the organization and the Dallas College network community, keeping them well informed of upcoming events, commitments, etc., and follows up appropriately.
  • Within area of responsibility, may act as liaison and/or primary resource for faculty, staff and/or students in areas relating to department information, services, and processes which may include internal/external requests for information that require research, analyzation, and summarization of data from files and records, etc.
  • Assumes projects and uses sound judgement in the preparation of correspondence, reports, and presentations.
  • Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Occasionally may be required to lift and carry materials weighing up to 30 pounds.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

  • Associate degree plus three (3) years of administrative/clerical work experience or five (5) years of equivalent administrative/clerical work experience.

  • Official transcripts are required as applicable.

  • Additional work hours may be required during peak registration periods at campus locations including some Saturdays.

  • Bilingual or multilingual preferred.

***Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.***

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.About Us

Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, has served more than three (3) million students. Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we are one of the largest community college systems in the state of Texas. We strive to be a leader in the community college space, placing students at the center of everything we do.

Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. We recognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talent that stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

Applications DeadlineDecember 11, 2024

Organization

Since 1965 the seven colleges of DCCCD — Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake and Richland — have served more than 3 million people. That's a lot of students! The colleges of DCCCD equip students for successful living and responsible citizenship in a rapidly changing local, national and world community by providing: — the first two years of a bachelor's degree — more than 100 high-demand career programs — enrichment and certification classes for a lifetime of learning — professors who are dedicated to your success, not a research grant — unparalleled quality at a tuition you can afford Check out jobs over on our careers page at opportunities.dcccd.edu.

Website                                                         http://www.dcccd.edu
Industry                                                        Higher Education
Company size                                               5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters                                                 Dallas, Texas
Type                                                              Educational Institution
Founded                                                        1965
Specialties                                                    Higher Education, Technical Certificates, and Vocational Degrees and Certificates

 

Locations                                                      The District Office (DO) houses the core districtwide administrative operations.
                                                                      We are situated just south of downtown Dallas, across the street from Dallas Police HQ and South Side on
                                                                      Lamar.

 

District Office                                               1601 S Lamar St, Dallas, Texas 75215
District Service Center                                  4343 IH – 30 Mesquite, TX 75150
Eastfield College                                           3737 Motley Drive Mesquite, Texas 75150
El Centro College                                          801 Main St. Dallas, Texas 75202
Richland College                                           12800 Abrams Rd. Dallas, Texas
Brookhaven College                                      3939 Valley View Ln. Farmers Branch, Texas
Cedar Valley College                                    3030 N Dallas Ave. Lancaster, Texas 75134
Mountain View College                                4849 W Illinois Ave. Dallas, Texas
North Lake College                                       5001 N MacArthur Blvd Irving, Texas 75038

Company info
Website
Telephone
2143781574
Location
1601 S. LAMAR ST
Dallas
TX
75215
US

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