Location : Downingtown Job Type: Occasional Other Job Number: 000765 Department: 48171 ChesCo Downingtown - Admin Ops Opening Date: 09/19/2024 Closing Date: 10/4/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Position Summary Delaware County Community College is seeking a Temporary Administrative Assistant at our Downingtown campus. The Temporary Administrative Assistant supports the academic and student services functions of the Downingtown Campus and is hired as needed to cover shifts when administrative assistants (ft and pt) are unavailable for work due to vacation, personal or sick time. The Assistant supports the director, faculty and staff in basic administrative and student service functions. The Assistant covers the front-desk operation and provides customer service and referrals to prospective and current students. This position is temporary and the ideal candidate will work on as as needed basis. Essential FunctionsEssential FunctionsStudent 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.
Center Services
- Provides coverage of welcome desk as needed; handles incoming calls, greets visitors and makes referrals as needed
- Assists faculty, counselor and staff as needed
- Assists with letters, reports, spreadsheets and fliers as needed
- Assists with recruitment efforts using email and telephone
- Schedules appointments for students via phone and in person
- Promote adherence to College procedures and policies
- Provide services in a timely and professional manor
- Report issues as they arise to the Director
- Other duties as assigned
Experience & EducationEducation & 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 Downingtown Campus team
- Flexibility to cover at other Chester County campuses, if needed
Supplemental InformationBackground 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 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 There are no benefits associated with this position. 01 Do you have a High School Diploma, GED or equivalent?
02 Can you work a flexible schedule when needed?
03 Do you have experience working in diverse environments?
04 Do you have any experience working in a community college or university setting?
05 Can you, after employment, submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States?
Required Question