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Office Associate, Psychology & Education

Employer
Columbus State Community College
Location
Ohio, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Aug 4, 2021



Requisition ID:
req3233

Job Title: Office Associate, Psychology & Education

Department: Academic Affairs

Location: Columbus Campus

Employment Type: Staff

Employment Status: Board Approved

Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining Unit

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Compensation Type: Hourly

Compensation: $31,200

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8a - 5p

Job Description:

The College

Community colleges are uniquely positioned to respond to workforce needs and make higher education an affordable reality. There has never been a better time to join a two-year college, and there’s no better place to do it than at Columbus State. A laser focus on student success and a partnership mindset have established Columbus State as a key talent provider in a thriving regional economy, and as a premier community college that is changing the nation’s education and workforce landscapes. With more than 46,000 students across two campuses, at several regional learning centers, and online, Columbus State is the nation’s only institution recognized as an Achieving the Dream (ATD) college, an AACC Guided Pathways institution, and a participant in The Right Signals Initiative through the Lumina Foundation. Columbus State employees at all levels benefit from an engaging, collaborative, and supportive culture that rewards innovation and vision. We provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities. We are dedicated to ensuring that the diversity of Columbus State faculty and staff reflects that of our students and region. We are proud to be a central part of a community that embraces differences and celebrates the many cultures, beliefs, and lifestyles that define Central Ohio.

The City

Columbus, Ohio is also home to The Ohio State University and more than 30 other colleges and universities as well as the headquarters of multiple Fortune 500 companies. Columbus is one of America’s fastest-growing cities, offering a wealth of cultural experiences, dining, entertainment, shopping opportunities, and more. That’s why Central Ohio residents find living here so fulfilling, both professionally and personally.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions described in this position description. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this position description.

Position Summary

The Office Associate for the Psychology and Education Department provides general administrative, clerical, and project management support for the department and division. This role utilizes basic or advanced office and research skills, depending upon position assignment and skill level demands. The incumbent is typically assigned to work within a given department and therefore assumes responsibility for administrative, clerical, and support tasks specific to the assignment. This position also supports the academic functions of all departmental programs, programmatic accreditation functions, faculty, and Chairperson.

Core Competencies Required

Professionalism, Managing Work, Continuous Improvement, Customer/Student/Employee Focus, Collaboration, Positive Approach, Quality Orientation, Leveraging Feedback, Communication, Planning and Organizing

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Clerical

Provides administrative and clerical support to Chairperson, faculty, and staff. Maintains and sets up a filing system that is virtual and physical. Files, organizes and cross-indexes files. Completes and process forms, records, and other documents in accordance with established procedures. Organizes the ordering and storing of supplies as needed. Assists the department in scheduling meetings, including invitations, parking passes, and room scheduling.

Assists with special events by coordinating rooms and partnering with other departments to ensure successful set-up and execution of special events. Maintains confidential or sensitive records and information. Assists faculty with bookstore purchases for books and classroom supplies.

Provides support for accreditation site visits and self-study materials. Work with programs to help edit program webpages as needed. May be assigned to originate correspondence on behalf of Chairperson and maintain signature authority on delegated routine matters. Assists faculty with obtaining price quotes and submission of purchase orders.

Customer Service

Provides customer services within assigned department or functional area including students, general public and others by: Furnishing and obtaining information; resolving routine problems; assisting with procedures, processes and requirements; performing other customer service responsibilities, as necessary.

Maintains exceptional public relations and customer service to the general public, students, faculty, staff and others. Greets and routes students and other visitors to the appropriate place, answers telephone, routes calls, takes messages, and provides general information about the department. Initiates work orders such as housekeeping, general maintenance, etc. and follows through until completion. Furnishes and obtains information and works to resolve issues with the chair.

Assists with setting up interviews and provides applicant information to the program hiring using Cornerstone. Provides assistance with the department work-study students to help cover projects needed to be completed within the department. Communicates with faculty and staff regarding messages and student questions in a timely manner.

Financial

Monitors the program budget accounts and informs the faculty on the amounts left in the accounts, as needed.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Attends all required department meetings and training. Works a flexible schedule including overtime as required and approved to meet workload demands. Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required. Other duties as required.

Usual Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions described in this position description. The employee regularly exhibits digital dexterity when entering data into computer, frequently sits for extended periods of time, and occasionally stands and walks. Employee occasionally reaches with hands or arms and stoops, kneels, crouches or crawls. Employee converses verbally with others in person and by telephone. Vision demands include close, detailed vision when focusing on computer screen. Employee occasionally lifts or exerts force up to 30 pounds.

Working Conditions

Typical office environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of: standard office procedures and practices; office administration; business English word usage, spelling, sentence structure, and punctuation; business and legal formats. Skill in: excellent verbal and written communication; organization; customer service; conflict resolution; general typing (35-55 wpm); application of job software including word processing and spreadsheets; proofreading standard business correspondence and other written documents; customer service; office organization; creating functional report formats; verbal and written communications; performing mathematical calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, decimals, percentages and fractions. Ability to: develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, vendors, students, telephone users and general public; maintain confidential and sensitive information; use good judgement; perform complex tasks and prioritize multiple projects; effectively communicate information in oral and written forms; listen and participate in collaborative work; develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across the College; effectively work with persons of varying cultures and diversity; problem solve effectively; exhibit a pleasant public manner and telephone etiquette; originate correspondence; work independently.

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED. One (1) years’ experience in a customer service position, with general computer skills using job-related word processing and spreadsheet software. State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s). *An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework and experience may qualify a candidate.

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