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Office Manager

Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 11/3/2023 CLOSED ON 1/4/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Manager position at Kalamazoo Valley Community College?

Posting Number:
201101202P

Job Title:
Office Manager

Location:
Texas Township Campus

Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full Time

Pay Rate:
Starting rate of $43,723 per year. Salary is determined upon education and relevant years of experience beyond the minimum requirements.

Position Type:
Staff

Department:
Institutional Support Services

Job Summary:
Are you looking for a way to apply your management and administrative expertise in a dynamic academic setting? Are you a dedicated, responsible individual who thrives in a service-oriented environment? If so, then KVCC may have the ideal full-time job opportunity for you.

The Office Manager supervises the office operations and performs welcome desk and clerical/administrative duties and is a part of the centralized Institutional and Operational Support Services department.
This position supervises day to day operations for the Support Services team assigned to the Student Development Services office at the Texas Township campus. The Office Manager works closely with the Associate VP for Student Development Services, the leadership team and other departments in order to provide excellent customer service to students, faculty and staff. The manager receives, prioritizes and assigns tasks and coordinates schedules in order to support various initiatives within Student Development Services. The position recommends hires, orients, trains and evaluates all assigned personnel; recommends training and, through the Human Resources Department, establishes acceptable human resource practices; assists with and monitors departmental budget; attends to and resolves internal personnel situations/difficulties; and processes all required documents.

Other duties may include, but are not limited to:
  • Providing information to students, customers and employees, regarding departmental policies and procedures.
  • Initiating, developing and/or coordinating complex projects for the assigned department.
  • Collaborating with others across the college for projects and problem solving.
  • Collecting and analyzing data and reporting findings to supervisor.
  • Preparing administrative reports, proposals and procedures.
  • Drafting or editing messages, chat information, websites, publications in coordination with marketing and other departments.
  • Drafts correspondence and/or corresponding in response to inquiries; and, initiating, developing, participating in, recommending and implementing clerical/office related decisions regarding office policy and procedures.
  • Assisting in implementation of new systems and technology tools.
  • Providing administrative assistance with special events.
  • Preparing or coordinating preparation of payroll, purchasing, facilities, vouchers, pay authorization and related documents.

Minimum Qualifications:
Appropriate education, training, experience and talents are required. An example of this would be an Associate Degree in Office Administration, Accounting or a related field and 3 years experience in office management.

A high level of skill is needed with Microsoft Office and other software systems.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
At least 1 year of supervisory experience preferred.

Physical Demands:

Work Hours:
40 hours per week, Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Posting Date
06/14/2023

Closing Date:

Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position will remain posted until filled. However, priority consideration will be given to applications received prior to September 3, 2023.

Please apply online at: jobs.kvcc.edu

EEO Statement
As an employer, KVCC encourages, welcomes, and fosters differences because we believe that diversity makes us great. Diversity extends beyond race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability, and encompasses people of all abilities, identities, circumstances, and characteristics. All qualified applicants will be given equal opportunity and consideration for employment; please consider joining us as we continue to enrich lives by teaching and serving our community with excellence. Prior to a job offer, candidates will be required to complete a criminal record background check. For some positions, a credit history investigation will also be required. Information gathered will be used for job-related purposes to the extent permitted by applicable law and will not result in an automatic disqualification from an employment opportunity.

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