Administrative Assistant - Houston, United States - Houston Community College

Houston Community College

Verified Company

Houston, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

JOB SUMMARY
Provide principal support in office by carrying out recurring office procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
May be responsible for semester course scheduling, and track enrollment/personnel matters.

Respond to special projects, frequently under deadline conditions.

Respond to student and community inquiries as they arise.

Manage supervisor's calendar.

May support the implementation of dual credit recruitment, workshops, and other events.

May provide support in coordinating and developing course offerings for regional dual credit programs.

Gather documents necessary to hire part-time faculty and staff.

May develop course schedule spreadsheets as directed by the supervisor.

Inventory office supplies to prepare orders for purchase.

Coordinate, schedule travel for Department faculty and staff.

File correspondence, records, and other department documents.

Prepare basic reports, such as budget, payroll and enrollment reports, as directed by supervisor.

Send, receive, and distribute faxes.

Answer and screen phone calls, handling multiple lines.

Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required
2 years experience progressive secretarial experience required
3 years experience preferred

Licensing & Certification

Valid Texas Driver License

Special Skills

MS Office Programs
Information Management Systems
Organizational & communication skills

Competencies

Serving customers
Delivering high quality work
Communicating effectively
Using creative problem solving
Prioritizing effectively
Using technology effectively
Being resourceful

Working Conditions

SECURITY SENSITIVE:

The Organization

Houston Community College (HCC) is an open-admission, public institution of higher education offering a high-quality, affordable education for academic advancement, workforce training, career development and lifelong learning to prepare individuals in our diverse communities for life and work in a global and technological society.

We're proud to say that 98 percent of our graduates step into a job in their field of study immediately upon graduation.

One of the largest community colleges in the nation, HCC has served the Greater Houston area for over four decades.

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Schools Commission on Colleges, we offer 300+ associate degree and certificate programs to 75,000+ students across 13 Centers of Excellence and online each semester.

We are proud to be No.1 among all community colleges in the nation in providing associate degrees to minorities and No.1 in educating international students, with 10.4 percent of our student population from outside the USA.

Our vision is to become the Employer of Choice in support of our mission for Student Success by attracting, retaining and motivating the best employees.

The Team
Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork.

You'll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution.

Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you'll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.

Location

Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:

Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City's 5-145 languages are spoken here.
Overall aftertaxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
Houston is a majorleague sports town, and don't forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
The weather is great Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed yearround.
Worldrenowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its firstrate health care system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation's top institutions.
With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston's cultural scene.
Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.

EEO Statement

Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran's status.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

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Osvaldo Gomez, Director EEO/Compliance, Title IX Coordinator:

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Office of Institutional Equity:

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PO Box 667517:

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Houston, TX 77266:

HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development,