Assistant, Health Sciences

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Austin Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester.  We embrace our identity as a community college, as reflected in our mission statement.  We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce training, including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees, in our service area.

As a community college committed to our mission, we seek to recruit and retain a workforce that:

• Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching

• Is attracted by the college's mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities

• Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for populations including; first generation college students, low-income students, and students from underserved communities.

• Focused on student academic achievement and postgraduate outcomes

• Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others

• Engages with the community both within and outside of ACC

Job Posting Title:

Assistant, Health Sciences

Job Description Summary:

To provide support in the administration of enrollment services for Health Sciences and serve as a resource regarding entrance and successful completion of Health Sciences programs.

Assigned primarily to the Eastview campus, but may be required to travel to any ACC campus as well as various high schools within the ACC service area.

May be required to work hours outside of traditional M-F, 9am - 5pm.

Job Description:

Description of Duties and Tasks

1) Performs administrative support to Health Sciences programs including examining and answering correspondence, processing and prioritizing office communications, processing office communications, answering telephone and email inquiries.  Schedules rooms for special events.
2) Provides assistance and information to students, the public, and departmental faculty regarding health sciences programs and requirements.
3) Assists students in completing applications and forms, and collects materials.  Reviews paperwork and completed coursework and advises on courses to complete.
4) Gathers, compiles and enters data, producing routine and specialized reports and documents; maintains files, records, logs, and other tracking systems.
5) Designs and produces handouts, fliers, newsletters, brochures, manuals, or other documents; may maintain or update webpages.
6) Assists with the documentation for accreditation requirements.
7) Maintains student files, applications, and documentation; verifies, adds, deletes, and corrects student records.
8) May make presentations and recruiting visits to provide information to prospective students and the public.
9) May oversee the work flow of others, as appropriate.

Knowledge ​

* Office procedures and practices.
* Principals and practices pertaining to health sciences admissions processes.
* Customer service techniques.

Skills ​

* Maintaining an established work schedule.
* Effectively using interpersonal and communications (both orally and in writing) skills.
* Effectively using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
* Entering data, maintaining files, and performing other clerical duties.
* Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
* Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Technology Skills ​

* Use a variety of spreadsheet, word processing, database, and presentation software.

Required Work Experience

* Two years related work experience.

Required Education ​

* High school diploma or educational equivalent.

Physical Requirements ​

* Work is performed in a standard office environment.
* Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
* Occasional lifting of objects up to 20 pounds.

Salary Range

$45,760 - $52,576

Number of Openings:

1

Job Posting Close Date:

June 3, 2024

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