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Secretary II- Student Engagement

Employer
Moraine Valley Community College
Location
Main Campus
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Job Title:

Secretary II- Student Engagement

Department:

Counseling

Work Location:

Main Campus

Duties:

Under direction, the Secretary II performs varied clerical and secretarial duties for and relieve supervisor of minor administrative duties in the subdivision of Student Engagement. Maintains a close and highly responsive relationship to the day to day work activities of the office of the supervisor. Work requires knowledge of programs and procedures relating to the work of the supervisor, as well as other departmental personnel. The Secretary II is dedicated to the learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.

A summary of essential duties and responsibilities includes the following:

  • Reads and routes incoming mail.
  • Files routine and/or confidential correspondence and other records according to established file classification system. Maintains student files and records.
  • Answers telephone and gives information to callers or routes call to appropriate official and places outgoing calls.
  • Maintains course schedule, data, load sheets, payroll, special services contracts, independent contract forms, etc.
  • Prepares and processes purchase orders and invoices for payment.
  • Schedules appointments for supervisor, arranges meetings as instructed, and maintains supervisor’s calendar.
  • Greets visitors, ascertains nature of business, and conducts visitors to supervisor or appropriate person.
  • Coordinates printing projects for the department/subdivision with Reprographics and Marketing & Creative Services.
  • Maintains financial records and department/subdivision budgets.
  • May administer faculty evaluations.
  • May order supplies for the department/subdivision as needed.
  • Performs a variety of duties that are specific to the office of assignment and that require knowledge of the procedures, functions, and software programs used by that office.
  • Performs job-related duties as assigned.


The Secretary II in the Student Engagement Subdivision Office is a key position providing support to subdivision faculty and staff as well as students. The Secretary II works proactively with the Dean to manage college and subdivision processes; especially those related to faculty procedures. The Secretary II is trained to help provide support for welcome desks in other departments within the subdivision. In addition, the Secretary II supports the Project Care emergency financial grant program and meets with students to provide funds and manage program documents.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree//high school equivalency (GED); a minimum of one year specialized training in related area; and minimum of three (3) years’ related clerical/secretarial experience in a general office environment required.


Please ensure required qualifications are reflected in your resume and application.

Note: Software and skills proficiency testing for the specific position will be required upon hire and must be successfully completed within the probationary period, if this testing has not been previously completed.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required, including but not limited to:

  • Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Effective communication skills, interpersonal skills, organizational and critical thinking skills.
  • Basic bookkeeping skills.
  • Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to learn and use various department-specific software programs.
  • Ability to compose minutes.
  • Ability to handle confidential material and maintain confidence.

Position Status:

Full Time

Hours:

General Hours
Monday-Friday
8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Hours may vary during certain times of the year.

Salary/Wage:

$19.54 per hour plus exceptional benefits

Hourly/Salary:

Hourly

Benefits:

FT Support Staff Position
Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for benefit eligible employees and family, medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. These include:

Health, Dental, Vision
Life insurance; Optional life
Disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
MVCC Tuition waiver
SURS Retirement plan
Vacation Days
Holidays
Sick Leave
Personal days
Bereavement days
Tax-sheltered annuity plans

Visit these links to learn more about specific benefits and eligibility criterion for this position/category:
Benefit Highlights
Benefit Guide-Details

Review of Applications Begins:

07/22/2026

Position Type:

Support/Hourly Staff

Posting Number:

SS00625P

Open Date:

07/13/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please do not apply through third party sites. Please apply through jobs.morainevalley.edu
For consideration, apply by application review date with complete information. Please contact hr@morainevalley.edu if you have any questions or to notify if you are an internal applicant.

Organization

Moraine Valley Community College is dedicated to ensuring our students gain the knowledge and skills needed to meet the demands of a changing world. With nearly 150 programs, expert faculty, state-of-the-art learning facilities, and a vibrant campus culture, you’ll see why we are among the nation’s premier two-year institutions of higher learning.

The Moraine Valley Community College District 524 covers 139 square miles in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. The district has population of about 400,000 people and includes 26 communities.

Recognizing employees are among our most valuable resources, Moraine Valley strives to attract, hire and retain diverse and highly qualified personnel. 

Our Human Resources Department is committed to providing professional, prompt and fair services to current and prospective employees. We are excited at the prospect of new personnel sharing their knowledge and expertise within our community and we encourage all to apply for open positions for which they are qualified. The college prides itself on providing an atmosphere that fosters professional and personal growth—one of the many reasons we are recognized as an Avatar HR Solutions Best in Class Employer.

Company info
Website
Telephone
7089744300
Location
9000 W. College Parkway
Palos Hills
IL
60462
United States

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