Administrative Assistant - Ashe Campus

Administrative Assistant - Ashe Campus

Employer

Wilkes Community College
1328 South Collegiate Drive
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
Phone: 336-838-6100

Job Location

Wilkes Community College-Ashe Campus - West Jefferson, NC

Salary/Grade

Commensurate with education and experience in accordance with the college salary plan.

Benefits

Full-time

Job Category

  • Technical/Paraprofessional

Application Period

Opens: Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Closes: Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Target Start Date

Thursday, July 8, 2021

Expected Work Hours

Full-Time, 12-month

Reports to

The administrative assistant will operate under the direction and supervision of the Office Manager of the Ashe Campus and will provide support to curriculum and continuing education programs offered in Ashe County.

Employment Type

Full-time, 12-month

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience:

  • A minimum of an associate degree in a related field such as office systems technology, business administration, accounting, information systems, or a related field
  • Previous experience in an office environment.

Other:

  • Strong communication (both written and oral),
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills,
  • Organizational skills,
  • Data entry and document design skills, and * Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite™ (particularly Word and Excel).

Preferred Qualifications

Education/Experience:

  • A minimum of an associate degree in a related field such as office systems technology, business administration, accounting, information systems, or a related field
  • Previous experience in an office environment.

Other:

  • Strong communication (both written and oral),
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills,
  • Organizational skills,
  • Data entry and document design skills, and * Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite™ (particularly Word and Excel).

Position Description

This is a full-time, 12-month position housed at the Ashe Campus. The administrative assistant will operate under the direction and supervision of the Office Manager of the Ashe Campus and will provide support to curriculum and continuing education programs offered in Ashe County.

Duties include:

1. Provides general office support for staff and faculty of the Ashe.

2. Serves as the primary receptionist for the Ashe Campus, with a focus on customer service in the greeting of students and visitors and on incoming phone calls.

3. Administers placement tests and re-tests for incoming students.

4. Registers and processes continuing education course registrations and other paperwork for assigned continuing education courses, including course evaluations, payroll records, certification materials, rosters, and contracts.

5. Maintains course files for assigned continuing education courses.

6. Verifyies hours and issue payment requests for the college’s cosmetology programs.

7. Completes travel requests and reimbursement forms for faculty and staff, as assigned.

8. Coordinates the placement testing process for incoming students.

9. Assists with budget tracking for the campus, particularly for continuing education.

10. Assists with the development of curriculum contracts, work-study contracts, collects rosters and grade reports, and other administrative functions associated with classroom instruction.

11. Supports students and prospective students at the Ashe Campus in the enrollment process and provides a customer-focused approach to problem-solving.

12. Supports special events hosted by the Ashe Campus.

13. Committed to the college’s mission, vision, and core values.

14. Participates in professional development opportunities, both internally and externally.

15. Performs other related duties, as assigned by supervisor.

How to Apply

Job Post Contact

Sherry Cox