Moraine Valley Community College
Departmental Assistant - (Part-time, Grant Funded)
Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills, Illinois, United States, 60465
Job Title
Departmental Assistant - (Part-time, Grant Funded)
Department Adult Basic Education
Work Location ALL SITES
Duties Under general supervision, the part-time Departmental Assistant (grant-funded), performs varied clerical and typing duties in the department to which assigned. Requires a knowledge of general office routine and procedures. The Departmental Assistant 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 (GED) with some specialized training (educational or vocational); a minimum of one year related experience as a clerk typist or secretarial experience in a general office environment.
Note: 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. Proficiency testing includes basic Word, basic Excel, alpha filing, keyboarding/typing test, etc.
Qualifications
Ability to perform general office duties for area
Ability to communicate effectively with visitors, community members, staff, students and others
Customer service-oriented with good computer skills (including keyboarding, Word, Excel)
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Ability to write correspondence
Effective communication skills
Effective interpersonal skills
Must possess basic bookkeeping skills
Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment
Ability to type 40 words per minute
Ability to use a computer and Microsoft Office
Ability to learn and use various department-specific software programs
Good organizational skills
Position Status Part Time
Hours General Hours
Monday 9:00am-4:00pm
Wednesday 12:30pm-6:30pm
Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm
Hours may be adjusted
Salary/Wage $15.97- $16.40/hr
Hourly/Salary Hourly
Benefits Benefit-Eligible Part-time Support Staff Position
Moraine Valley offers benefits for this part-time position. These include: Health, Dental; Tuition Assistance, SURS Retirement Plan, Vacation, Personal, Sick Days, Holidays, Flexible Spending Account, 403B options, Tuition Waivers, and more. Visit link to learn more about specific benefits for this position: Benefit Highlight.
For more information, contact hr@morainevalley.edu | 708-974-5704
Review of Applications Begins 01/16/2026
Position Type Support/Hourly Staff
Posting Number SS00591P
Open Date 01/02/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants Please apply online with all required materials.
hr@morainevalley.edu
708-974-5704
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Department Adult Basic Education
Work Location ALL SITES
Duties Under general supervision, the part-time Departmental Assistant (grant-funded), performs varied clerical and typing duties in the department to which assigned. Requires a knowledge of general office routine and procedures. The Departmental Assistant 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 (GED) with some specialized training (educational or vocational); a minimum of one year related experience as a clerk typist or secretarial experience in a general office environment.
Note: 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. Proficiency testing includes basic Word, basic Excel, alpha filing, keyboarding/typing test, etc.
Qualifications
Ability to perform general office duties for area
Ability to communicate effectively with visitors, community members, staff, students and others
Customer service-oriented with good computer skills (including keyboarding, Word, Excel)
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Ability to write correspondence
Effective communication skills
Effective interpersonal skills
Must possess basic bookkeeping skills
Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment
Ability to type 40 words per minute
Ability to use a computer and Microsoft Office
Ability to learn and use various department-specific software programs
Good organizational skills
Position Status Part Time
Hours General Hours
Monday 9:00am-4:00pm
Wednesday 12:30pm-6:30pm
Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm
Hours may be adjusted
Salary/Wage $15.97- $16.40/hr
Hourly/Salary Hourly
Benefits Benefit-Eligible Part-time Support Staff Position
Moraine Valley offers benefits for this part-time position. These include: Health, Dental; Tuition Assistance, SURS Retirement Plan, Vacation, Personal, Sick Days, Holidays, Flexible Spending Account, 403B options, Tuition Waivers, and more. Visit link to learn more about specific benefits for this position: Benefit Highlight.
For more information, contact hr@morainevalley.edu | 708-974-5704
Review of Applications Begins 01/16/2026
Position Type Support/Hourly Staff
Posting Number SS00591P
Open Date 01/02/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants Please apply online with all required materials.
hr@morainevalley.edu
708-974-5704
#J-18808-Ljbffr