Position, Department: Honors Ambassador, Academic Affairs
Type of Position: Part-time Temporary, Non-Exempt
Work Schedule, Hours per week: 4-8, Varies depending on department needs
Pay Range: $15.00
Benefits Category: Partial benefits
Position Summary: Perform receptionist and front desk duties while displaying excellent customer service on behalf of the Honors Program at Johnson County Community College (JCCC).This position is only open to current JCCC students in the Honors Program. Activities will include marketing as well as event planning, and recruitment (including social media) to honors peers.
Required Qualifications:
- Student in good standing in the JCCC Honors Program with at least one semester in two honors courses.
- Knowledge of the Honors Program and Community Based Learning.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as accept direction on given assignments.
To be considered for this position we will require an application, cover letter, and resume.
*Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.
Position Details: Job duties include but are not limited to:
- Act as the first point of contact for students, staff, and visitors entering the building, providing a warm and welcoming environment.
- Greet all visitors in a friendly and professional manner.
- Answer questions regarding the Honors Program and its requirements in a clear and knowledgeable manner. Forward complex inquiries to the appropriate parties for response.
- Address any concerns or complaints in a calm and professional manner, escalating issues as needed.
- Provide general office support to staff across the department, assisting with clerical duties, data entry, and related tasks.
- Answer incoming calls and take messages, directing callers to the appropriate parties as necessary.
- Accept deliveries and maintain a neat and orderly front desk area. Sort and distribute mail and file documents according to established procedures.
- Develop and maintain social media pages hosted by the Honors Program. Post information, share events, and respond to questions and inquiries received through social media accounts.
- Represent the Honors Program at JCCC events and other functions. Provide information and answer questions.
- Clean, organize, and maintain the Little Free Library of books. Monitor the book inventory and remove damaged books. Encourage people to donate books or take them for themselves.
- Oversee the Honors Program study hours, assisting students with resources and questions as they arise.
- Brainstorm and contribute ideas to the calendar of social activities organized for Honors students.
*Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.
About JCCC: Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture – not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.
Equal Employment Opportunity: JCCC provides equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals and is an affirmative action employer. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.
Inquiries concerning JCCC's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator (TitleIX@jccc.edu), or Director of Human Resources, or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210, 913-469-8500; or to Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Department of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, Telephone: 816-268-0550,Facsimile: 816-268-0559, Email to: OCR.KansasCity@ed.gov.
Disclosure: If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the HR Generalist for this position. In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.
If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email JobsAtJCCC@jccc.edu.
