UPWARD BOUND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Application:

Please submit a letter of application, resume with names and phones numbers of five references unofficial transcripts, and NCCC employment application. Visit our website to view complete job description and download required application. www.neosho.edu/careers.aspx.

Benefits include employer paid single health and dental insurance, optional vision care, Section 125 Cafeteria Plan, KPERS Retirement, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays (including week off for Spring break, Thanksgiving and Christmas), four day workweek during summer, employee/dependent scholarships, and professional development.

The full-time Upward Bound Administrative Assistant will work cooperatively with the NCCC Upward Bound staff in all aspects of program operation. Duties will include office management, chaperoning students, co-visits to area high schools, and assistance with report preparation.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in basic office procedures as well as office technology, including computer applications such as Microsoft Word & Excel and the Google Suite.
• Organized and able to handle multiple responsibilities well.
• Excellent communication skills and able to relate well to students.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of program and participant information.
• Ability to appropriately exercise independent initiative and judgment.
• Must have a valid Kansas Driver’s License with the ability to drive a 12 passenger van.

Education and Experience

• Associate’s Degree and 2-4 years of work experience required.
• Freedom from racial/ethnic/socioeconomic biases is required.
• Background similar to that of the participants is preferred.

Working Conditions

• Normal office working environment.
• Ability to operate normal office equipment such as copiers, fax machines, and personal computers is required.
• The ability to drive a College vehicle to and from school visits/field trips/similar activities is required.
• Occasional evening, weekend, and overnight working hours as a chaperone or working with students in various activities are required. Compensatory time will be given.

NCCC is an EOE/AA employer

Non-Discrimination

The current non-discrimination policy can be found at:

http://www.neosho.edu/Portals/0/Policies/Employee/Personnel/Non-discrimination.pdf

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.50 - $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 36 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chanute, KS 66720: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person