Whatcom Community College · 14 hours ago
Classified, 40% Time, Program Assistant for Student Life & Development
Bellingham, WA
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$1,432.40/mo - $1,816.80/moWhatcom Community College is a public institution dedicated to providing quality education to its students. They are seeking a Program Assistant to support the Director for Student Life and Development by providing administrative office support and excellent customer service to students, staff, and the public.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Provide excellent customer service in a friendly, approachable, and culturally responsive manner to all guests by responding to questions at the front desk
Provide administrative support for student life programs including student leadership, activities programming, and student clubs. This position primarily supports administrative needs of the Director for Student Life and Development. These and other duties may include fielding telephone calls, receiving and directing visitors, word processing, creating or maintaining spreadsheets, and filing
Work in partnership with the Coordinator for Student Life and Development when extra help is needed during large administrative support projects in Student Life and Development
Triage and direct patron inquiries appropriately. Thoroughly and efficiently gather information and inquiries, and compassionately educate current and prospective students about Office of Student Life and Development programs and opportunities for growth and development
Create and maintain file systems for various processes
Attend all mandatory staff meetings, trainings, and workshops. Adhere to and comply with both OSLD and campus policies and procedures
Administer equipment check out procedures and assist with maintaining inventory
Be on time and work scheduled shifts
Participate and practice safety, risk management, and mandatory reporter procedures. Immediately report injuries and incidents to OSLD Coordinator and/or Director for Student Life and Development
Assist with tasks and other assigned duties as needed
Qualification
Required
High School graduation or equivalent
Experience working in an office environment
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
Keyboarding and data entry experience
High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
The ability to take action to learn and grow
The ability to take action to meet the needs of others
Benefits
Accrues 40% of 8 hours per month of sick leave
40% of 11.33 hours per month vacation leave with periodic vacation accrual increases based on longevity.
Company
Whatcom Community College
Whatcom Community College contributes to the vitality of its communities by providing quality education in academic transfer, professional-technical, and lifelong learning, preparing students for active citizenship in a global society.
Founded in 1967
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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