Assistant, Administrative lll (Health Sciences & Wellness)

Salary: $18.41 - $20.82 Hourly
Location : Cheyenne, WY
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202500342
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: School of Health Sciences & Wellness
Opening Date: 04/15/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt


Job Summary

• Hours of Work: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
• Screening will begin ASAP and continue until the position is filled.
• Start date to be determined, but as soon as practicable after the hiring/interview process.

Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time, benefited Classified 5 level position. Starting salary range: $18.41 - $20.82/hourly, depending upon experience.

• Educational Benefits for the employees and dependents
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 15 - 18 Paid Holiday/Closure Days
• Three Paid Personal Days
• Healthcare/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Generous Retirement Benefits - 14.62% Employer Paid/4% Employee Paid
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• Onsite Childcare Center
• Professional Development Opportunities

JOB SUMMARY:
The Administrative Assistant III is a full-time, 12-month position that ensures the smooth and efficient operation of the School of Health Science & Wellness by managing administrative logistics, coordinating communications, and maintaining accurate records. This role enhances the effectiveness of faculty, staff, and students by anticipating needs, maintaining compliance with institutional and external policies, and providing timely support for budgeting, scheduling, and reporting. The Administrative Assistant III plays a critical role in sustaining an organized, responsive, and student-centered environment.

Principal Responsibilities and Results, KSA's

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - this position is non-exempt and is eligible for compensatory or overtime pay provisions of the FLSA.

To perform successfully in this position, an individual must be able to perform principal responsibilities satisfactorily as well as possess education/experience, employ the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed in representative fashion; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the principal responsibilities.


Administrative and Operational Support - Ensures a responsive, organized, and well-functioning academic environment by coordinating administrative logistics, facilitating effective communication, and anticipating operational needs. This role enhances the productivity of faculty and staff, supports student access to services, and upholds institutional policies and procedures through timely, accurate, and collaborative support.

• Creates a welcoming and responsive environment by serving as the primary point of contact for the School, ensuring visitors, students, and staff receive accurate, timely information and are connected to the appropriate resources.
• Ensures effective internal operations by proactively coordinating logistics for meetings, events, and routine departmental functions, and by facilitating collaboration with other departments to streamline approvals, documentation, and scheduling.
• Supports institutional accountability and transparency by documenting and distributing clear, accurate meeting records and ensuring compliance with policy and procedure updates.
• Enhances continuity of operations by assisting with hiring and onboarding processes and supporting the implementation of HR-related functions in accordance with institutional guidelines.
• Strengthens administrative accuracy and accessibility by organizing departmental records, reports, and documentation in a manner that supports timely reporting and decision-making.
• Maintains a functional and safe working environment by monitoring facilities and equipment needs and coordinating prompt maintenance or service requests.

Records and Financial Management - Ensures accurate, compliant, and transparent financial and operational records that support informed decision-making and effective use of departmental resources. By maintaining up-to-date documentation, monitoring expenditures, and facilitating procurement and payroll processes, this role sustains smooth administrative operations and safeguards institutional accountability.

• Maintains comprehensive, organized, and audit-ready financial records by accurately facilitating tracking contracts, purchase orders, P-card transactions, requisitions, and other expenditures in strict compliance with institutional policies and guidelines.
• Facilitates efficient and compliant procurement operations by coordinating contracts, processing invoices and reimbursements, managing blanket purchase orders, and ensuring timely availability of departmental supplies and equipment.
• Ensures seamless faculty travel experiences by accurately processing travel requests and expense reports, supporting compliance with College travel policies.
• Guarantees payroll accuracy and timeliness by preparing and coding necessary documentation within deadlines, ensuring all faculty are compensated correctly and on schedule.

Scheduling Facilitation - Ensures accurate, up-to-date course schedules and resource allocations that enable smooth registration, optimize classroom use, and support faculty and student success. Through proactive coordination and communication, this role fosters a well-organized academic environment with timely access to course information and instructional materials.

• Enables timely and accurate course registration by maintaining current course schedules and ensuring all course data is correctly entered across registration platforms.
• Optimizes classroom utilization and instructional readiness by coordinating room reservations and guaranteeing that technological and spatial needs are met for all scheduled courses.
• Supports faculty and students by ensuring course materials and syllabi are complete and accessible, contributing to a well-prepared and consistent learning experience.

Other responsibilities may be assigned based on contemporary institutional needs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge

• Administrative - Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
• Budget Control - Knowledge of budget control methods, policies, and procedures.
• Computers - Knowledge of the operation of computers.
• Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Inventory Control - Knowledge of inventory control principles and methods.
• Office Procedures - Knowledge of office procedures and of spelling, grammar, punctuation and arithmetic.
• Records Administration - Knowledge of records administration and maintenance techniques and procedures.
• Regulatory Compliance - Understanding of confidentiality requirements in higher education (FERPA).

Skills

• Active Listening - giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Communication - Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the capacity to convey complex information clearly.
• Computer Software - Skilled in computer-based software including word processing, email and computer-based communications, spreadsheets, and other relevant software applications to effectively complete job tasks.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Data Entry - Entering information or updating records in a database or computer system with minimal errors.
• De-escalation - Use of communication techniques, empathy, and situational awareness to reduce tension, defuse conflict, and promote a calm and constructive resolution.
• Document Editing - Editing documents for correct spelling and grammar.
• Interpersonal Skills - Ability to interact effectively with others, build relationships, and manage interpersonal dynamics.
• Records Management - Proficient in organizing, updating, and maintaining accurate records in both physical and digital formats. Skilled in using records management software and tools to ensure easy access and security of information.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Organization - Ability to organize tasks, resources, and workflows efficiently.
• Teamwork and Collaboration - Ability to work effectively as part of a team, contributing to group goals and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time effectively
• Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and collaborating with leadership to course correct.

Abilities

• Attention to Detail - The ability to observe, analyze, and comprehend even the most minute aspects of a task or situation.
• Communication - The ability to effectively express your thoughts, ideas, and messages to diverse people in oral and written form. Public speaking skills and ability to write/edit emails, letters, and technical reports
• Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Originality - The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
• Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
• Professionalism - Capable of representing the organization in a professional manner, adapting to various situations with maturity, and always maintaining confidentiality and discretion.
• Records Maintenance - Accurately prepare and maintain records, files, and reports, including records of materials, supplies, time, and work performed.
• Time Sharing - The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

• There may be occurrences of interacting with employees and/or students, past employees and/or students, members of the general public, and others who express opinions, may exhibit strong emotions, which will require the employee to interact professionally, diplomatically, and appropriately in such situations
• While performing the essential duties of this position, an employee would frequently be required to move around the assigned work areas as well as within hallways, meeting rooms, and other parts of the campus facilities
• There may be multiple/daily instances of prolonged sitting, standing, and personal computer use, which would include keyboard and/or mouse usage as well as viewing a computer monitor
• An employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
• The overall work environment requires the mental ability to shift focal point quickly due to interruptions; an employee must be able to mentally track multiple projects and tasking as well

NOTE: This position description is a general description; it is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of the College are expected to perform other tasks as assigned by their respective supervisor/manager regardless of job title or routine job duties.

Education and Experience Requirements

Minimum Qualifications :

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Four years of experience in customer service or administrative support roles

Preferred Qualifications :

• Two years of experience with information management systems/software and data entry
• An Associate's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university

Notes
If you are selected for the position, your appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. LCCC reserves the right to end this employment agreement should the results of your background investigation not be successful.

LCCC DOES NOT SPONSOR H1B VISAS.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Laramie County Community College is an EEO/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

The college has a designated person to monitor compliance and to answer any questions regarding the college's nondiscrimination policies. Please contact: Title IX, Title VI, and ADA Coordinator, Suite 205, Clay Pathfinder Building, 1400 E College Drive, Cheyenne, WY 82007, View phone number on click.appcast.io,Contact information for the regional Office for Civil Rights is: Office for Civil Rights, Denver Office, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, View phone number on click.appcast.io,Updated 6/2025.
The mission of Laramie County Community College is to transform our students' lives through the power of inspired learning. Our over-arching goal is that our accomplishments as a community college will distinguish LCCC from others in the nation, in turn benefiting our communities and bringing pride to the Great State of Wyoming. Our core values include Passion, Authenticity, and the Desire to Make a Difference.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

LCCC contributes 14.62% towards our generous retirement plan options while the employee contributes 4% of their base salary.


Our Educational Benefits include:

• Unlimited classes through LCCC for $10/credit hour available for employee, spouse & eligible dependents
• 1 free class up to 6 credit hours per semester through the University of Wyoming for employees
• $150 employee reimbursement up to 7 credit hours per academic year through any accredited university or college

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
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Do you have your high school diploma, GED or equivalent?

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• No

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Do you have a minimum of four years of experience in customer service or administrative support roles?

• Yes
• No

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Currently, LCCC does not offer Visa sponsorship for new employees. Will you require a Visa sponsorship?

• Yes
• No

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Can you perform the essential functions of the position in which you are applying for with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

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