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Administrative Assistant for Academic and Career Advising

Inside Higher Ed
Wharton, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2026
Wharton County Junior College

Salary: $29,425.00 Annually

Job Type: Support Staff Full Time

Job Number: 2603 S 020

Location: Wharton, TX

Department: Vice President of Access, Completion, and Transfer

Closing: 4/20/2026 10:00 AM Central

General Description

The Administrative Assistant for Academic and Career Advising performs secretarial and administrative functions to assist the Director in carrying out his/her duties.

Requirements

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. This position also requires two years of comparable office work experience in a higher education setting. Exceptional customer service skills and interpersonal skills are required. The person in this position must be proficient in the use of computers and related software for word processing, spread sheets, and database management. Excellent written and communication skills are required. This position requires the ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and with frequent interruptions. Strong organizational skills, initiative towards completion of assignments, and excellent follow through skills on all assignments and projects is required. The person in this position must have the ability to handle confidential information and the ability to work with minimal supervision. A criminal background check is required.

To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter outlining relevant work experience

All documents must be attached to one online application to be considered. Please re-open your application form to verify all documents are properly attached.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcjc/jobs/5291849/administrative-assistant-for-academic-and-career-advising

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