ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - HUMAN RESOURCES

Are you a positive team-player who thrives in a dynamic customer service environment? Are you passionate about making a significant impact through effective HR practices?

Are you a dedicated, responsible individual who thrives in a service-oriented environment? If these questions resonate with you, we invite you to apply for our Human Resources Generalist position at Kalamazoo Valley Community College.

About Us

Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a comprehensive, fully accredited, public, two-year college in Kalamazoo, MI. We offer associate degrees in more than 60 areas of study and 50 certificate programs.

Kalamazoo Valley Community College creates innovative and equitable opportunities that empower all to work, learn, and grow.

About the Opportunity

Kalamazoo Valley is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant to join our Institutional Support Services team, serving the Human Resources department.

This opportunity would allow you to play a pivotal role by contributing to a variety of functions that support our mission and enhance the workplace experience for our faculty and staff.

This position offers the ability to gain comprehensive HR experience and make a meaningful impact on our college community.

Duties include, but are not limited to :

• Tracking, verifying and maintaining department files and records.
• Responding to inquiries and providing information in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Assisting in the pre-employment process for staff and faculty hiring.
• Composing letters, memos and other written materials for department use in committees, meetings or other projects.
• Maintaining professional development learning management system.
• Serving as the main point-of-contact for employees, students and visitors to the HR Department via phone, email and walk-ins.
• Assisting with special projects such as year-end processes, performance management tracking, and training activities.

Knowledge and skill in the following are also required :

• Skill in preparing and utilizing databases and spreadsheets effectively.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining an efficient filing systems.
• Skill in oral and written communications.
• Skill in analyzing documents to ensure compliance with rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Skill in using Microsoft Office applications.

Minimum Qualifications :

Appropriate education, training, experience and talents are required. An example of this would be an Associate degree and experience equivalent to two years of professional office support.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience : Physical Demands :

No physical demands.

Work Hours : 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m. Posting Date 06 / 25 / 2024 Closing Date : Special Instructions to Applicants :

Please apply online at : jobs.kvcc.edu.

This position will remain posted until filled, however, priority consideration will be given to applications received by July 9, 2024.

EEO Statement

As an employer, KVCC encourages, welcomes, and fosters differences because we believe that diversity makes us great. Diversity extends beyond race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability, and encompasses people of all abilities, identities, circumstances, and characteristics.

All qualified applicants will be given equal opportunity and consideration for employment; please consider joining us as we continue to enrich lives by teaching and serving our community with excellence.

Prior to a job offer, candidates will be required to complete a criminal record background check. For some positions, a credit history investigation will also be required.

Information gathered will be used for job-related purposes to the extent permitted by applicable law and will not result in an automatic disqualification from an employment opportunity.