Temporary Administrative Assistant/UD - Delaware County Community College
Upper Darby, PA 19082
About the Job
Delaware County Community College is seeking for a Temporary Administrative Assistant at the Upper Darby campus
This position supports the business and academic functions of the Upper Darby Center by assisting the Director and support services to other staff, faculty, and students. This position acts as a liaison between the Upper Darby Center and all other College sites, offices and departments, grant program staff and participants, vendors, and community groups.
This position is temporary and the ideal candidate will work on as "as needed" basis.Student Services
- Provide timely and accurate responses and information to prospective and current students and other visitors. Dispense materials such as schedules, catalogs, applications, and fliers as appropriate.
- Provide information regarding admissions, registration, and advising and perform registration tasks for those students who do not need to meet with an academic advisor.
- Access available databases to enter student appointments, and retrieve any other information to assist staff, students, and faculty.
- Serve as a resource for community members for local attractions, area services, hotels, restaurants, and directions.
Center Services
- Handle all incoming calls and greet visitors at the welcome desk.
- Complete letters, reports, spread sheets, fliers as necessary.
- Provide the support services necessary for the efficient operation of classes at the Upper Darby Center. Examples of the duties involved include but are not limited to the following:
- Review inventory of office and classroom supplies and admissions and marketing materials and order as necessary.
- Scheduling appointments for students via phone and in person.
- Participate in Upper Darby Center Retention and enrollment efforts (making phone calls, sending letters etc)
- Print open section registration reports on a regular basis.
- Help to ensure that all College procedures are followed. Serve as the contact for students or faculty who have questions or problems with some aspect of College or Center operations, instruction, policies, etc. Manage these situations in a professional manner and report all instances to the Assistant Director/Director. Complete paperwork and reposts as necessary.
- Provide other support services to the Assistant Director, Learning Commons, Financial Aid, Student Services, and grant programs as needed.
- Other duties as assigned
Education & Experience
- High school diploma. Associate degree preferred but not required.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure and independently and handle multiple tasks.
- General computer experience with emphasis on Microsoft Office.
- Commitment to the community college mission and the willingness to work as a productive member of the Upper Darby Center team.
- Flexibility to work at both Upper Darby and Southeast Center Campuses
Background Clearances: Act 153 Clearances (Act 34 PA Criminal Background History, Act 151 PA Child Abuse History, Act 114 FBI Clearance); Verification of educational credentials
For immediate consideration, interested candidates can apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/dccc
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
DCCC fosters a work environment and a learning community focused on student success by delivering quality, affordable, and responsive educational opportunities in a technologically rich and supportive environment. We celebrate differences and commit to an "open door" policy for individuals with varying levels of knowledge, skills, experiences, and needs. By embracing diverse collegial perspectives, we seek to make inclusivity, teamwork, and respect the foundation for our students to reach their academic goals and on staff to thrive professionally. Delaware County Community College strongly encourages applications from members of traditionally under-represented groups. DCCC promotes an organizational culture and structure that honors diversity through integration of the principles of access, inclusion and most importantly equality. DCCC is an equal employment opportunity employer, valuing diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging.