Part-Time Administrative Support Staff Workforce Development /Continuing Ed : Small Business Center

Davidson-Davie Community College is an award-winning institution that is committed to being a welcoming campus community that reflects and enacts the values of diversity, equity and inclusion to ensure student learning and success. We seek candidates who will not only enhance our representational diversity but whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty. Our goal is to identify individuals who will assist in our mission, so that everyone has the opportunity to succeed at Davidson-Davie Community College.

Our benefits and other resources make it possible to excel both professionally and personally. We are a dynamic community that supports and celebrates the success of our students, faculty and staff.    The future is here!

Description:

The Part-time Administrative Support Staff, Workforce Development and Continuing Education is a part-time position responsible for support of the planning, development, implementation, and reporting processes of continuing education programs. This position specifically supports the Small Business Center, a part of Workforce Development and Community Engagement. The Part-time Administrative Support Staff will provide support to ensure effective Small Business Center programming and excellent customer service among the College and its instructors, 3rd party training providers, and state and local community partners. The position will require time at the main campus and Davie Education Center. This position will report to the Director of the Davidson Davie Community College  Small Business Center and has the following responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions:

• Set up continuing workshops and seminars in Center IC, prepare course packets and verify class information for audit purposes

• Set up contracts and instructional agreements for full-time faculty, part-time adjunct instructors and contracted services

• Prepare, enter and process purchase orders for instructional supplies and other materials

• Complete all paperwork and computer entry accurately and in a timely fashion

• Greet and manage contact with instructors, students and community partners

• Receive and respond to phone and e-mail inquiries

• Maintain collaborations and establish rapport within the College, as well as among community partners, including College clients and state and local agencies

• Develop/maintain a database of Small Business events, instructional costs and other data as needed

• Enter/compile class and program information and generate monthly or periodic reports Organize file and records

• Prepare certificates associated with the completion of continuing education classes and programs

• Assist as appropriate with course and program registration

• Assist in the development of operations manuals, policies and procedures, and best practices

• Attend and facilitate all Small Business Center events.

• Maintain sensitivity, understanding and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds.

• Supports the mission, vision, and values of the College and attends College events and meetings

• Performs other tasks as assigned which support the mission and initiatives of the College.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.Minimum Qualifications Required:

Required:

A minimum of an Associate Degree or 5 years experience in an administrative support position or as a small business owner.

Associates Degree from an accredited institution

Strong oral and written communication skills

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated ability to deliver excellent customer service

Ability to appropriately handle confidential information

Ability to work effectively and collegially with others in a team environment

Strong organizational skills, with an ability to multi-task as well as manage information

Ability to be flexible and adaptable

Ability to travel within the Davidson and Davie County service area as appropriate

Familiarity with and appreciation for the mission of a comprehensive community college

Willingness to work a flexible schedule on occasions, including evenings and weekends

Working knowledge of computer databases, MS Office Suite, primarily Word and Excel

Good written and oral communication skills

Other duties that support the mission and vision of the College

Ability to go between Thomasville and Bermuda Run Offices

Preferred Qualifications:

Spanish as a second language

Work experience in a college level environment

Work experience in Continuing Education

Work experience in a small business environmentADA requirements for this position include critical thinking skills with the ability to process information and exercise good judgment; ease of mobility within the work environment and other areas of campus and College locations; travel between campus locations may be required; and effective use of all forms of communication including use of computers.

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