EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS TECHNICIAN

HOURLY WAGE: $16.05

Application will not be considered until ALL required documents are received.

****POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED****

LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO EXEMPLIFY OUR COLLEGE VALUES:

Communications: We will be open and courageous in our communication with students and with one another. We will communicate decisions and the reasons for them.  Excellence: We will strive for excellence in all that we do. We will actively plan for the future, seeking new and innovative ways to accomplish our mission.  Inclusiveness: We will seek to appreciate and understand our students and each other, actively seeking different viewpoints. We will work to create a welcoming environment where our diverse community of students and employees learn, teach, and work together.  Integrity: We will work with the highest level of integrity, taking responsibility for all of our actions. We will tell the truth and seek to be fair in our decision-making and actions.  People: We will be honest, humble, respectful, and gracious to our students and to each other. We best serve our students, colleagues, and community when we work as a team.

GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This position will be responsible for daily office operations of the Educational Partnerships office and will serve as technician with first responsibility for the University Center at MCC tasks. Individual will serve as initial contact for students requesting general information and advising appointments. This position will also be the primary individual to answer phone calls from the general public or potential students.  Additional duties will include maintenance of room schedule assignments, building and maintenance of the University Center classroom schedule, assistance with recruitment events, assistance with partner institution two-way interactive/Zoom/Skype classes, appropriate MacCard access for partner faculty and staff, and the University Center web page.  Individual will be cross-trained to provide assistance with similar duties for the High School Pathways program. Receives general supervision from the Associate Director of Educational Partnerships (UC) and exercises no supervision. NOTE:  This is a security sensitive position and an appropriate background investigation will be made on applicants being strongly considered for this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education:   Associate Degree from an accredited college or university. (A minimum of 12 college credits plus relevant work experience may be substituted for required degree)

Experience:    More than one year of professional work experience in an office setting or high education.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Knowledge of: 1. University Center policy and procedures. 2. Budget bookkeeping and purchases, phone etiquette, and office-related writing. 3. Website development, maintenance, and use. 4. Basic visual media use, room scheduling processes, and working with varied needs of visiting faculty. 5. Technology applied to 2-way interactive classrooms. 6. Proctoring a classroom environment. 7. Current application of office-related essential technology. Skills in: 8. Team planning, and committing to and honoring flexible time obligations. 9. Proper phone etiquette and communicating effectively, both orally and in writing. 10. The use of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office, Adobe, Internet and webpage maintenance, and other job-related applicable software. Ability to: 11. Interpret degree plans, and university application and registration policy and procedure. 12. Interpret and apply college policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. 13. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. 14. Create and maintain a database for University Center student contacts. 15. Create and maintain a database for University Center faculty for emergency contacts. 16. Assistant University Center partner students with application and registration information. 17. Assist University Center students with use of applicable software for their courses. 18. Assist with all responsibilities related to the University Center at MCC. 19. Represent the University Center/Educational Partnerships at recruitment events. 20. Work in a fast-paced academic environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Sedentary-Desk work; occasional field trips e.g. for college or program activities. Minimal Hazard/Exposure-Standard office setting.  At least minimal environmental controls are in place to assure health and comfort.

BENEFITS:

Health Insurance, retirement plan, sick leave, vacation and holidays.  Eligible employees and dependents may take college courses tuition free.  Participation in Medicare Part A, but not Social Security (FICA).

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested and qualified applicants should submit application materials to:  https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mclennan. NOTE: Finalists may be asked to participate in an in-basket exercise. MCC uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information visit www.dhs.gov/e-verify. Please feel free to contact this office regarding the status of your application.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

• Online Employment Application
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Copies of College Transcripts

MCC provides equal educational opportunities to all individuals and does not discriminate against any individual regardless of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or other legally protected category in its educational programs, activities, or employment. http://www.mclennan.edu/employees/policy-manual/docs/E-XXXIV.pdf