Student Services Assistant

The Student Services Assistant serves as receptionist, clerical, and secretarial support for the Counseling Services.

Salary Schedule: Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule E5 06 $28,836 $46,327 based on experience. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Serve as receptionist for the Counseling Services offices and staff persons 
2. Provide clerical and programmatic support for the Counseling Services Division
3. Screen visitors, assist with acquisition of services/preliminary tasks and maintain logs 
4. Provide secretarial support for special programs as needed 
5. Perform general secretarial duties throughout the Counseling Services division as requested 
6. Receive and distribute correspondence 
7. Maintain an inventory of office supplies, forms, equipment, etc., and prepare requisitions as needed 
8. Use a variety of software and equipment to prepare reports, letters, memoranda and other materials related to the operations/services throughout Counseling Services 
9. Maintain and safeguard documents, general files, and other pertinent information
10. Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least 3 years of recent experience working in a fast-paced office setting
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the ONLINE application system (www.lawsonstate.edu) by the deadline date in order to be considered for the position. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is completed. Application material may not be submitted by fax or email. No previous application files will be transferred for consideration of this position. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (205)929-3408. 

A complete application packet consists of:

1. A cover letter
2. Online application
3. A current resume

Applicants who fail to submit a complete application packet will not be considered.

Before an offer is made, the applicant must provide the following: Employment verification letter(s) from a current or previous employer detailing all relevant experience. Employment verification letters must include employment dates and job titles and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature. Work experience verification from a current employer may be delayed until an official offer of employment has been made. Applicants must submit a written request to delay submission or work experience verification from a current employer.

More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.

EEOC, E-VERIFY, AND BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS:

Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Lawson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request. 

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and Guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Lawson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding.