Job Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION

 

This position includes a variety of tasks involving the day-to-day operations of the STEM program. This position supports the STEM director in managing STEM program goals and objectives including but not limited to; scheduling of STEM student classes, entering data in several software programs, filing a variety of documents, and organizing and collecting data for a variety of reports.

 

All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.

 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

 

An undergraduate degree or an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business and Office Technology with three or more years of business and office experience.  Strong microcomputer skills and knowledge of computer operations; ability to perform at high levels of proficiency.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Excellent computer skills, especially in Microsoft Word, Colleague or similar database management software, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, Internet software, and other software as required.

 

Ability to keep sensitive information confidential at all times.

 

Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written.

 

Excellent organization and time management skills.

 

Strong and pleasant telephone and interpersonal skills, with the ability to professionally and courteously manage internal and external customers and co-workers on the phone and in person.

 

The ability to take initiative, use good judgement, demonstrate a strong sense of urgency, and carry multiple projects through to completion.

 

Ability to meet multiple deadlines for submission of reports without reminders from supervisor.

 

Ability to work successfully without supervision.

 

Additional Responsibilities:

 

• Entering data, including student demographics and academic performance, in several software programs
• Filing a variety of documents
• Organizing and collecting data for a variety of campus-wide reports and questionnaires
• Maintaining and updating records of students and part-time summer faculty
• Managing expenditures of the STEM program budget
• Managing purchasing of equipment and supplies under federal funding requirements.  Must gain and maintain current knowledge of federal funding purchasing rules and regulations
• Managing travel authorizations, expenditures and documentation for the program
• Maintaining inventory files
• Answering office phone, scheduling the directors appointments, and maintaining the directors calendar
• Creating charts and spreadsheets related to the faculty and class offerings
• All other duties as assigned

 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit.

 

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

 

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and the employee is occasionally required to perform job responsibilities in the outdoors and off site.

 

We promote a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths, ideas, and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better decisions, drive innovation, and deliver better results.

 

Mission

Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.

 

Vision

Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.

 

Values

Hinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS:                                

• Integrity
• Diversity
• Excellence
• Accountability
• Leadership
• Stewardship

 

 

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts, Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. We recognize our responsibility to provide an open and welcoming environment that fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion for employees and students to collaboratively learn, work and serve our communities.

 

The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these policies:

 

EEOC Compliance: Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3458 or Email: EEOC@hindscc.edu.

 

Title IX: Associate Vice President Student Services, Title IX Coordinator

Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3353 or Email: TitleIX@hindscc.edu.

 

 

Full time

 

12 Month 260 Days

 

Hinds

 

40

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