Receptionist and Office Assistant

Provides reception for the Center. Greets visitors, answers telephone, takes and distributes messages and provides information as appropriate.

Schedules and maintains appointments in scheduling software to facilitate 24/7 access to Orientation appointments in the Student Portal.

Supports college programs such as peak time registration times, add/drop week, Hullabaloo and info nights. Duties include assisting students with scheduling and registration, providing input about new student processes, including financial aid and testing.

Assists in organizing Orientation programs for new students: check-in, scheduling rooms and/or organizing materials for advisor use.

Accesses, researches and prints student information from student systems for advisors.

Tracks student contacts and monitors appointment and staffing availability and needs.

Requests materials for advising and orientation programs as needed.

Follows privacy and confidentiality guidelines with student record information.

Performs related duties as assigned

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:

Education: High school graduate or equivalent.

Experience: One year general office experience required. Knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience using different technology/software platforms and familiarity with student systems preferred.

We are Harper College…the college in your community.

The College was established by referendum in 1965 and opened September 1967. It is named for Dr. William Rainey Harper, a pioneer in the junior college movement in the United States and the first president of the University of Chicago.

Harper College is now one of the nation’s premier community colleges and one of the largest, serving approximately 29,000 students annually in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. The College’s academic programs prepare students for rewarding careers and for transfer to four-year universities. Harper offers associate degree and certification programs, advanced career programs, workforce training, professional development, continuing education classes, accelerated degree options for adults and developmental education programs.

At Harper College, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation for all employees. In compliance with Illinois state law, we prioritize transparency in salary information. Our salary ranges reflect our dedication to attracting and retaining top talent while ensuring equitable pay practices.We encourage open discussions about compensation and invite you to reach out with any questions you may have regarding salary details. Harper College typically offers compensation up to the median market rate for this position. We aim to ensure our pay is competitive while aligning with both the role's requirements and the candidate's experience. To review all benefit information visit us at: