Administrative Assistant I (Part-time)- Oak Creek

Description Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. MATC's diverse team members - 42% of whom are employees of color--work with a purpose to serve the students who make us one of the most diverse two-year institutions in the Midwest. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we shared and committed to eliminating equity gaps in higher education for both students and employees. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at One (1) part-time vacancy at our Oak Creek Campus Working up to 19 hours per week. Hours vary based on departmental needs. This is a 43-week position (academic year). The Administrative Assistant I provides essential support by managing front desk operations, greeting visitors, answering phone calls, and performing a variety of clerical and administrative duties to support the department. This includes managing schedules, handling communication, organizing documents, and assisting with day-to-day office operations. The role involves data entry, maintaining filing systems, and coordinating meetings, all while ensuring smooth workflow and efficient office management. The Administrative Assistant I plays a key role in supporting the team’s needs, ensuring a productive and organized work environment. Work involves a variety of tasks that require attention to detail, basic analytical skills, and the ability to follow established practices and procedures. Supervision is provided to guide the employee, with a focus on training and development. The position involves working both independently and as part of a team to support staff and achieve goals. Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities Reception and Customer Service: Performs front desk operations, greets and assists visitors in a professional and courteous manner providing exemplary customer service, answers and directs incoming calls, takes messages, and ensures timely follow-up, and monitors and manages office deliveries and mail distribution. Administrative Support: Provides general administrative support to department by managing all filing and maintaining the filing system. Completes data entry, photocopying, and assists in the preparation of documents, reports, and correspondence as needed. Schedules appointments, meetings, and conference room reservations. Provides administrative support to staff and management, including handling routine inquiries and performing tasks as directed. Maintains Office and Supplies: Ensures the office is kept clean, organized, and functional at all times. Performs inventory of office supplies and requests/orders additional supplies as needed. Ethics and Confidentiality: Practices honesty by demonstrating a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles, values, truthfulness, and accuracy in all actions. Addresses all student and employee behavior in a confidential and respectful manner. Collaborative Teamwork: Establishes, maintains, and enhances positive work relationships with students, staff, faculty, and administrators. Continuous Learning & Professional Development: Maintains informed on emerging technology trends and common user issues in higher education with an emphasis on community Colleges. Actively organizes and/or participates in applicable workgroups, trainings, workshops, seminars, committees and professional associations or conferences to promote continuous learning. Other duties: Performs other related duties within the scope of the position as required for the efficient operation of the division and to support institutional objectives. Qualifications Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards/requirement, as well as all MATC policies and procedures. Required Education & Experience: High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of six (6) months of office experience. Preferred Education & Experience: High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year or more of office experience. Required Licensure/Certification: None. Competencies Customer focus Action oriented Values differences Self-development Compassion Cultivates innovation Optimizes work processes Ensures accountability Collaborates Interpersonal savvy Communicates effectively Instills trust Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with emphasis on strong organizational skills. Ability to understand, interpret and explain rules, regulations, procedures, and written and oral instructions. Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written means. Ability to establish, collaborate and maintain effective work relationships with peers, students, teachers, staff, representatives of outside agencies, educational institutions, and the general public. Ability to convey an image of professionalism and dedication in work related activities. Ability to work with culturally diverse student and employee populations and promote a positive work environment. Proficiency in the use of computers and software specific to position, including Google Suite software. Ability to work successfully with minimal supervision as an individual and team contributor. Ability to establish workflows, manages multiple projects, and meets necessary deadlines. Supplemental Information Start Date: This position supports the Child Care Services Division and is available to start immediately. Hours: Up to 19 hours weekly, in-person, primarily based out of the Oak Creek Campus. Work is conducted during scheduled course hours, Monday - Friday. Hours vary based on departmental needs. Employees will conduct all work hours in the State of Wisconsin, performing work outside the state is strictly prohibited. Salary: Salary is determined by years of experience credit and internal salary equity. Salary determination will be only based on years of credited experience that is listed on the job application, please include complete work history. Interviews: Selected qualified candidates will be invited to virtually interview for this position on a date to be determined. EEOC: Milwaukee Area Technical College will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, disability, age, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, union affiliation, arrest and conviction record, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law. Milwaukee Area Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Access Educator/Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need special accommodation for the application process, please contact our office at View phone number on click.appcast.io (Wisconsin Relay System: 711) or email View email address on click.appcast.io. Employee Benefits at a Glance HEALTH INSURANCE: MATC offers a choice between two medical insurance plans. See below for plan types: 1- UMR High Level PPO 2- UMR Low Level PPO Note: All medical plans include Prescription Drug benefits at no additional costs to employees. DENTAL INSURANCE: MATC offers a traditional group dental plan through Delta Dental. Annual maximum per covered person is $2,500; plan covers preventive, routine, restoration, and orthodontics for dependents up to age 19. GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE: MATC offers group life insurance benefits through Symetra Provident Insurance with active assignment and is fully paid for by the College. The amount of insurance is $15,000. The benefit is doubled in the event of accidental death. RETIREMENT BENEFITS: If you are employed for greater than 12 months and meet the minimum hours requirement for participation in the WRS pension system, you will be notified of your eligibility. The College currently pays the full cost of the employer contribution (6.9%), and the employee pays the full part of the employee contribution of 6.9% of salary. There is a five year vesting period requirement in order to qualify for any employer contributions made on the employee's behalf. FLEXIBLE SPENDING PLANS: MATC offers eligible employees the opportunity to participate in both Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending accounts administered through UMR. SICK LEAVE BENEFITS: Sick leave hours granted based on hours worked in summary from 8/15 of previous year through 8/14 of current year. The maximum hours accumulation is 640 hours. VACATION BENEFITS: Vacation hours granted based on hours worked summary from 3/15 of previous year through 3/14 of current year (Not available for Instructors) PAID HOLIDAYS: MATC offers paid/flex holidays based on position. MATC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and complies with all requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr Milwaukee Area Technical College