Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Secretary II - Career Programs in Palos Hills

Job Title

Secretary II - Career Programs

Department

Career Programs

Work Location

Main Campus

Duties

Under direction, the Secretary II performs varied clerical and secretarial duties for and relief supervisor of minor administrative duties. Maintains a close and highly responsive relationship to the day‑to‑day work activities of the office of the supervisor. Work requires knowledge of programs and procedures relating to the work of the supervisor, as well as other departmental personnel. The Secretary II is dedicated to the learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.

Education / Experience

High school diploma or general education degree / high school equivalency (GED); a minimum of one year specialized training in related area; and minimum of three (3) years’ related clerical/secretarial experience in a general office environment required. Associate’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Effective communication skills, interpersonal skills, organizational and critical thinking skills.
• Basic bookkeeping skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to learn and use various department‑specific software programs.
• Ability to compose minutes.
• Ability to handle confidential material and maintain confidence.

Position Status

Full Time

Hours

General Hours: Monday–Friday 8:45 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Hours may be adjusted)

Salary/Wage

$19.25/hour (plus exceptional benefits)

Benefits

Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes Paid Time Off, Tuition Discounts for Benefit Eligible Employees And Family, Medical, Dental, Vision, And Retirement Benefits in a Collaborative and Friendly Environment. These include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Optional Life, Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, MVCC Tuition waiver, SURS Retirement plan, Vacation Days, Holidays, Sick Leave, Personal Days, Bereavement Days, Tax‑sheltered annuity plans.

Software Proficiency Testing

Software and skills proficiency testing for the specific position will be required upon hire and must be successfully completed within the probationary period if this testing has not been previously completed.

Posting Number

SS00546P

Open Date

05/02/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please do not apply through third‑party sites. Please apply through jobs.morainevalley.edu. For consideration, apply by application review date with complete information. Please contact hr@morainevalley.edu if you have any questions or to notify if you are an internal applicant.