Department Assistant - Social Sciences (Part Time)

To advance the college's mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: 

Under moderate to limited supervision, provides department support, manages department processes, and ensures smooth running of the office.   

This position will work approximately 26 hours per week Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Summer hours are in effect May 15-July 31. During this time, all KCC offices are closed on Fridays.)

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. 

• Primary contact providing customer support services to students, faculty, staff, and guests via the telephone, email, and/or walk-in traffic.  
• Collaborte with the staff and faculty to manage a variety of tasks, projects to ensure effective workflow.
• Perform various office clerical duties, including scheduling activies using scheduling software, ordering and stocking supplies, sorting and distributing mail, entering maintenance orders, keeping work areas in an operational state.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, and responsibility while independently managing taks at the department front desk.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in handling student records, and department documents.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with diverse groups of students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors.
• Take the initative to identify tasks that need to be completed, ask questions and seek clarification when needed.
• Exhibit attention to detail and commitment to accuracy when assisting with department operations.  
• Foster a welcome environment for all who interacti wth the Social Sciences Department.   
• Adapt to shifting priorities and assist with a variety of tasks depending on the department needs.
• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts these 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.