Part-time - Administrative Assistant

Position Details:

Work under minimum supervision to ensure the efficient operation of the KC-Longview office and provide clerical services. Handle confidential information and engage in frequent contact with a diverse student population. As part of the KC-Longview team, the Cashier will work with admissions, registrar, and business office departments as needed to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all cashiering and admission functions and activities.

Responsibilities:

• The Part-Time Administrative Assistant will work the cashier’s window, answer phones, receive payments, and verify daily deposits.
• This position will be responsible for assisting in answering the phone while maintaining a polite, consistent phone manner using proper telephone etiquette

• Additional responsibilities include assisting with other office duties as necessary.

• Assist with student account-related tasks, including refund questions, drop processes, and holds
• Assist students, staff, and faculty at the cashier’s window with payment and/or account questions
• Additional hours are required during registration.

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required; an associate degree or higher is preferred
• Must have excellent organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and possess the ability to work in a cordial, professional manner with diverse population groups with the necessary sensitivity to ensure student (s) privacy.
• Should have knowledge and have previous experience with computers and data entry
• Good verbal communication skills and be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be self-motivated and detail-oriented
• Must be organized, expedient, tactful, even-tempered, and able to maintain student confidentiality.
• Ability to keep accurate records, including an accounting of cash drawer/safe, while working in a high-paced environment with frequent interruptions

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• No or very limited physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
• Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
• Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Salary Range & Fringe Benefits:

• The rate of pay is up to $12 per hour for up to 19 hours per week.
• Worker’s Compensation
• Limited Part-Time Retirement Plan

Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program.

All full-time positions are located in Kilgore, TX. No fully work from home positions are available at this time. All employees must be available to physically present to work on the Kilgore, TX or Longview, TX Campus. Some Part-Time and Adjunct positions may be offsite but the candidate MUST live in the State of Texas.

Kilgore College is a two-year, comprehensive public community college with a campus in Kilgore and an extension center in Longview, Texas. With approximately 7,000 students, Kilgore College is a student-centered institution characterized by excellence in teaching and quality learning opportunities. Kilgore College is focused on continually improving their students’ holistic experience leading them to success in life while improving access to higher education and partnering with those who advance the vision of a stronger community culturally, socially and economically.

Vision Statement: We commit to be the higher education institution of choice in Northeast Texas.

Positions will remain open until filled. Some Adjunct and Part-Time teaching positions may remain open perpetually as the need for part time instructors fluctuates with student enrollment. Teaching positions will be required to submit official transcripts upon an offer of employment. An offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity within three (3) days of being hired. Failure to submit proof within the required time shall result in immediate employment termination. All position appointments are subject to approval by the college's Board of Trustees.

This description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or with notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Kilgore College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or 34 C.F.R. Part 104, veteran’s status or genetic information in its educational programs, employment policies or activities.

All positions are considered security-sensitive and subject to a background check pre-employment.