General Job Summary:

This is approximately a 32 hour/week position in the Nursing Office at the Emmetsburg Campus. Under limited supervision performs secretarial and clerical duties related to nursing program admissions, make-up lab scheduling and nursing lab inventory.  Confidentiality in handling student records and a sincere commitment to customer service is a necessity.

 % of TIME                                           Essential Duties/Responsibilities  

1. Must be enthusiastic, energetic, and flexible in performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

2. Represent the College in a positive manner with prospective, former and current students, staff and the community.

3. Demonstrates ability to access, input and retrieve information from a computer for word processing, spreadsheets, databases (Access) and Datatel.

4. Works collaboratively with Nursing Program Secretary.

5. Requires thorough knowledge of office procedures, telephone techniques and office equipment, as well as correct English usage, grammar, punctuation and arithmetic.

6. Demonstrates ability to read and understand written and oral instructions or communications.

7. Demonstrates ability to effectively perform tasks in an environment of frequent interruptions.

8. Exercise good judgment when making decisions and deals effectively with problems.

9. Possesses ability to multi-task.

10. Requires a high level of accuracy and maintains confidentiality.

Special Demands:

Sedentary to light work. Position involves sitting most of the time; exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally (10-33%). Stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, and carrying occasionally (10-33%). Walking, lifting, grasping and repetitive motion frequently (34-66%). Talking, hearing and viewing various types of close visual work constantly (67-100%). Must have valid driver’s license, good driving record and provide proof of insurance. May be required to travel utilizing personal vehicle.

Employment with Iowa Lakes Community College is dependent upon successful passage of a criminal background check.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions, job duties/responsibilities, and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:  

High school diploma or equivalency required. A combination of secretarial/clerical experience or post-secondary training in an appropriate area equivalent to three years or an appropriate Associate Degree preferred. Word processing experience required; spreadsheets, database, machine transcription and note taking skills beneficial. Must display good personality traits and be able to meet the public in a positive way.

Salary: $8.20 per hour

Fringe Benefits:  Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Employee retirement plan.

Application Process:  
Review of applications begins April 28, 2008. Position remains open until filled. Print an application packet (below) or call 712.362.0426 to request an application packet from Iowa Lakes Community College, Human Resources Office, 19 South 7^th Street, Estherville, IA 51334.  Email questions or requests to: smadison@iowalakes.edu. 

The following items must be included in your application packet before it will be considered a complete application:

• Employment Application form (included in application packet)

• Applicant Confidential Information form (included in application packet)

• A letter addressing your qualifications for the position

• A resume

Only complete application packets will be considered for the position vacancy.

  EEO/AA EMPLOYER  
Review of applications will begin April 28, 2008.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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