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Kirkwood Community College Department Assistant (Temporary Full Time) in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Department Assistant (Temporary Full Time)
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Department Assistant (Temporary Full Time)
Salary
$20.97 Hourly
Location
Cedar Rapids, IA
Job Type
Full-Time Board-Approved
Job Number
02229
Division
Academic Affairs
Department
Nursing Programs
Opening Date
09/20/2024
Description
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JOB GOAL:
To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
Under limited supervision, performs administrative and technical support to the Nursing Department staff, faculty and students. Will be responsible for working with students and with public and private healthcare organizations. The position may also include working with high school students, counselors and with other community colleges in the state.
The typical work hours for this position will be Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5 pm.
UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:
Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Follow up daily on all email, phone and written correspondence and serve as point of contact (POC) for students, for the community and for the nursing program.
Support faculty.
Maintain student , faculty and adjunct compliance records.
Communicate compliance information to perspective students.
Serve as Point of Contact for Nursing KIN & Nursing website
Perform other related work duties as assigned.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:
Be fully prepared and use time appropriately.
Following all processes for communication with the Dean, Department Coordinator and office staff.
Be able and willing to represent the college in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, faculty, college personnel, clients, suppliers and the community we serve.
Work knowledgeably and effectively with school districts, social service providers and community agencies.
Utilize strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, Front Page, Adobe, etc.
Plan, organize and implement assigned responsibilities with self-directedness and initiative.
Communicate orally and in writing with diplomacy, clarity and effectiveness.
Demonstrate effective telephone techniques and etiquette.
Demonstrate strong interpersonal and team skills, and a commitment to the mission of the college.
Maintain a very high level of confidentiality.
Demonstrate highest level of personal and professional integrity.
Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma plus two years’ work experience required.
Experience working with adult learners and diverse populations with excellent customer service skills.
Strong phone skills excellent computer skills, especially Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, Adobe, etc., and ability to organize and maintain databases required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS,LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:
Bachelors of Science or Arts degree.
Experience in an educational setting highly desired.
EEO AA/STATEMENT:
It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404,319-398-5572, equity@kirkwood.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone:(312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.
WHY KIRKWOOD:
Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Kirkwood offers a wide range of employee benefits. Read more about them here (http://www.kirkwood.edu/humanres/employees/benefits) !
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Agency
Kirkwood Community College
Address
6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52404
Phone
319-398-5572
Website
http://www.kirkwood.edu