Administrative Assistant III, Faculty and Student Services

All applications must be submitted online at http://www.mdc.edu/jobs/
Job Opening ID: 1000578

Job Description:

The position provides administrative support with responsibilities that include a broad range of duties associated with the proper operation and smooth functioning of the department.

Duties & Responsibilities:

•Evaluates student needs and initiates steps to find a resolution
•Assesses nature and severity of student issues; reviews each case to ensure compliance with College policies and procedures and follows up with the respective department accordingly
•Reviews monthly updates from several campus departments for inclusion in final report to the Dean, Campus President and College President
•Drafts and assists with communications for the Campus President and Dean on speeches and remarks
•Compiles and organizes information for reports requested by District
•Facilitates admissions process for students
•Provides disciplinary history of students in need of clearance for high-level security positions at the request of the U.S. Office of the Personnel Management and other government entities
•Verifies eligibility for faculty applying for continuing contracts, promotions and/or endowed teaching chairs

Minimum Requirements:

•Bachelor’s in related field and six (6) years of experience in student services administration, teaching or other appropriate experience; or Master’s degree and two (2) years of experience in student services administration, teaching or other appropriate experience
•Knowledge of spreadsheets and Microsoft Office software applications
•Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
•Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format
•Ability to exercise judgment and maintain strict confidentiality