What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant, Madison position at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College?
Posting Details
Position Summary Information
Position Title
Administrative Assistant, Madison
Position Type
Part Time Regular
Annual Schedule
N/A
Expected Work Schedule
Variable
Anticipated Days
Monday - Thursday; occasional Fridays
Anticipated Hours
1:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Anticipated Hours per Week
up to 29 hours per week
Work Location
A-B Tech Madison
Job Description Summary
Serves as the welcoming first point of contact to current and prospective students and assists them in attaining their educational goals. Serves the public and creates goodwill through the community and the College.
Duties
1. Uses daily application report to consult with prospective students who have applied and assists them with completing the application process (orientations, financial aid, scholarships, student support resources), and schedules advising appointments.
2. Performs registration and processes tuition payment for continuing education students.
3. Administers placement testing for curriculum and continuing education students.
4. Maintains database for continuing education course offerings. Contacts students on waitlist and interest list as courses are scheduled.
5. Schedules facility for classes, civic groups, and organizations and enters information into our system.
6. Performs general administrative and receptionist services including greeting students and other visitors, answering telephones. Performs data entry and duplicating for instructors.
7. Performs textbook sales.
8. Contributes to the College Contributes to the College Vision, Mission, Values, and RISE statement.
9. Supports workforce diversity in all its aspects.
Performs other duties as assigned.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements (Applicant must meet all of the minimum requirements)
1. Associate degree.
2. One year of part-time or equivalent work experience performing administrative assistant duties.
3. One year of part-time or equivalent direct customer service experience.
Preferred Qualifications
1. One year of part-time or equivalent experience working in an educational setting.
2. Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicant Should:
1. Read the following before submitting the Application:
2. Upload Required Documents:
PLEASE NOTE: DIPLOMAS OR A COPY OF DEGREE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE INSTEAD OF TRANSCRIPT
If selected for hire:
PLEASE NOTE: FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE JOB OFFER.
Why Should I Work at A-B Tech?
A-B Tech is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina and has served as the region's premier two-year college since our establishment in 1959.
With four locations, the College service area includes Buncombe and Madison Counties. We are a family of approximately:
We offer an array of programs to meet local workforce needs which culminate in:
A-B Tech is indicative of the modern comprehensive community college - providing innovative educational programming and collaborative community development.
If you are dedicated to student and community success, then we invite you to explore employment opportunities at A-B Tech. We hope you will consider joining the A-B Tech Trailblazer family!
A-B Tech Welcoming Culture (R.I.S.E)
A-B Tech commits to demonstrating an inclusive and welcoming culture of Respect, Integrity, Support, and Equity for Everyone.
This is evident by our RISE Committee, the Trailblazer RISE Award, and annual RISE projects including the Welcoming Classroom, Appreciative Advising, and more!
A-B Tech is looking for:
A person who shares our commitment to sustaining a workplace that offers equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability genetic information/medical history, age, and/or veteran/military status. In addition, the College prohibits discrimination based on any characteristic or condition protected by law, but not specifically mentioned here.
Position Summary
Posting Detail Information
Review Date: (Application should be submitted by 8:00 a.m. EST on this date for consideration)
07/29/2026
Start Date
08/24/2026
Keep Open Until Filled
Yes
Salary or Hourly Pay Range (Salary is Non-Negotiable)
$20.12 per hour
Total Compensation
Benefits Summary
• State Employees Credit Union membership
• Employee Assistance Network
Questions
A-B Tech's Human Resources (HR) department is located on the main campus at the Sunnicrest House. This beautiful Tudor-style Historic house served as a private residence for guests of the Vanderbilt family for the first century of the home's life. Today you will find a professional HR family that is dedicated to ensuring all employees and applicants receive fast and accurate answers, compassion, fairness, and kindness from Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. To ensure a prompt hiring process, please read the application directions located on the HR website. For questions, you may email us at hr@abtech.edu.
We look forward to welcoming you to our A-B Tech family!
Position Summary Information
Position Title
Administrative Assistant, Madison
Position Type
Part Time Regular
Annual Schedule
N/A
Expected Work Schedule
Variable
Anticipated Days
Monday - Thursday; occasional Fridays
Anticipated Hours
1:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Anticipated Hours per Week
up to 29 hours per week
Work Location
A-B Tech Madison
Job Description Summary
Serves as the welcoming first point of contact to current and prospective students and assists them in attaining their educational goals. Serves the public and creates goodwill through the community and the College.
Duties
1. Uses daily application report to consult with prospective students who have applied and assists them with completing the application process (orientations, financial aid, scholarships, student support resources), and schedules advising appointments.
2. Performs registration and processes tuition payment for continuing education students.
3. Administers placement testing for curriculum and continuing education students.
4. Maintains database for continuing education course offerings. Contacts students on waitlist and interest list as courses are scheduled.
5. Schedules facility for classes, civic groups, and organizations and enters information into our system.
6. Performs general administrative and receptionist services including greeting students and other visitors, answering telephones. Performs data entry and duplicating for instructors.
7. Performs textbook sales.
8. Contributes to the College Contributes to the College Vision, Mission, Values, and RISE statement.
9. Supports workforce diversity in all its aspects.
Performs other duties as assigned.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements (Applicant must meet all of the minimum requirements)
1. Associate degree.
2. One year of part-time or equivalent work experience performing administrative assistant duties.
3. One year of part-time or equivalent direct customer service experience.
Preferred Qualifications
1. One year of part-time or equivalent experience working in an educational setting.
2. Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicant Should:
1. Read the following before submitting the Application:
- Application Selection Process
- Technical Support Tips
2. Upload Required Documents:
- When applicable, upload the relevant transcript that correlates to the degree requirement in the minimum requirement or preferred qualifications with in the job posting. The transcript must show the individual courses taken and the degree that is conferred or awarded.
PLEASE NOTE: DIPLOMAS OR A COPY OF DEGREE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE INSTEAD OF TRANSCRIPT
If selected for hire:
- If selected for hire, official sealed transcripts from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education are required to be received a minimum of two business weeks before the first day of work.
- Transcripts outside of the United States, must be accompanied by an evaluation completed by a NACES recognized agency and received by Human Resources at least two weeks prior to the first day of work.
PLEASE NOTE: FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE JOB OFFER.
Why Should I Work at A-B Tech?
A-B Tech is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina and has served as the region's premier two-year college since our establishment in 1959.
With four locations, the College service area includes Buncombe and Madison Counties. We are a family of approximately:
- 10,000 curriculum students
- 14,000 continuing education students
- 1,100 faculty & staff
We offer an array of programs to meet local workforce needs which culminate in:
- 71 degrees
- 30 diplomas
- 122 certificates
A-B Tech is indicative of the modern comprehensive community college - providing innovative educational programming and collaborative community development.
If you are dedicated to student and community success, then we invite you to explore employment opportunities at A-B Tech. We hope you will consider joining the A-B Tech Trailblazer family!
A-B Tech Welcoming Culture (R.I.S.E)
A-B Tech commits to demonstrating an inclusive and welcoming culture of Respect, Integrity, Support, and Equity for Everyone.
This is evident by our RISE Committee, the Trailblazer RISE Award, and annual RISE projects including the Welcoming Classroom, Appreciative Advising, and more!
A-B Tech is looking for:
A person who shares our commitment to sustaining a workplace that offers equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability genetic information/medical history, age, and/or veteran/military status. In addition, the College prohibits discrimination based on any characteristic or condition protected by law, but not specifically mentioned here.
Position Summary
Posting Detail Information
Review Date: (Application should be submitted by 8:00 a.m. EST on this date for consideration)
07/29/2026
Start Date
08/24/2026
Keep Open Until Filled
Yes
Salary or Hourly Pay Range (Salary is Non-Negotiable)
$20.12 per hour
Total Compensation
Benefits Summary
• State Employees Credit Union membership
• Employee Assistance Network
Questions
A-B Tech's Human Resources (HR) department is located on the main campus at the Sunnicrest House. This beautiful Tudor-style Historic house served as a private residence for guests of the Vanderbilt family for the first century of the home's life. Today you will find a professional HR family that is dedicated to ensuring all employees and applicants receive fast and accurate answers, compassion, fairness, and kindness from Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. To ensure a prompt hiring process, please read the application directions located on the HR website. For questions, you may email us at hr@abtech.edu.
We look forward to welcoming you to our A-B Tech family!
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