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Specialized Clerical Support – Admissions & Recruitment

Des Moines Area Community College
Newton, IA Part Time
POSTED ON 9/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/10/2027

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This Vacancy Requires:
  • A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and or “See Resume” will not be accepted.
  • Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant’s name and degrees conferred. Scans, photos, or unofficial copies are acceptable. Official transcripts will be collected upon hire (if applicable).

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at (515) 964-6479 or by email jobs@dmacc.edu.

*The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications and for salary placement of finalist(s). Please include all relevant work experience.

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title
Part-Time Temporary Specialized Clerical Support – Admissions & Recruitment

Campus
Newton Campus, IA

Job Number
27-T19

Employment Date
As soon as possible

Job Category
Part-time Temporary Staff Positions

Application & Position Information Call
Jill McGinn a jlmcginn@dmacc.edu or (515) 964-6320.

Posting Detail Information

Salary Information
$19.40 per hour.

Job Summary
Part-Time Temporary Specialized Clerical Support – Admissions & Recruitment to provide district-wide student recruitment and admission services for credit students.

Essential Functions
Provide information and assistance to prospective students via telephone and email regarding all aspects of the admissions cycle.
Communicate alternatives for completion of admission requirements.
Monitor the Admissions and Campus Tour phone line and email accounts to assist prospective students and with scheduling appointments when necessary.
Greet prospective students and guests as they visit campus.
Process incoming high school and college transcripts.
Process incoming mail for the department.
Enter program change forms, changes of address, and other manual requests.
Work the Daily Web Report for new applications.
Cross train with full-time staff on program entry requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
High school graduate or equivalent.
Two years of student records or general office experience. (Postsecondary education in any field may substitute for up to 1 year of the required experience. Fifteen semester hours are equivalent to six months of experience.)
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to plan, organize and manage time.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals coming from varied backgrounds.
Knowledge of current software applications.

Desired Qualifications
Work experience in higher education.
Customer service experience.
Bi-lingual preferred.

Work Schedule
Monday – Friday. Hours to be determined, between 10:00am – 2:00pm.

Posting Date
08/27/2026

Deadline for Submitting Applications

Open Until Filled
Yes

Application Instructions
This Vacancy Requires:
  • A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and or “See Resume” will not be accepted.
  • Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant’s name and degrees conferred. Scans, photos, or unofficial copies are acceptable. Official transcripts will be collected upon hire (if applicable).

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at (515) 964-6479 or by email jobs@dmacc.edu.

*The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications and for salary placement of finalist(s). Please include all relevant work experience.


Quick Link
https://jobs.dmacc.edu/postings/15359

Nondiscrimination Statement:

Nondiscrimination Statement:

Nondiscrimination Statement:

Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization. This includes in its programs, activities, employment practices, or hiring practices, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information (in employment) and actual or potential parental, family or marital status. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law.

Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Complaint forms may be obtained from the Executive Campus Dean’s office, the Executive Academic Deans’ office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO/AA Officer, Human Resources https://www.dmacc.edu/hr/index.html.

ADA questions and concerns may be directed to the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515-964-6857, dso@dmacc.edu.

Questions or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: (303) 844-5695, FAX: (303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339, Email: OCR.Denver@ed.gov.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Optional Documents
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Transcripts

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