Administrative Assistant I - Human Resources - PT

Southeast Community College; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Southeast Community College is seeking an Administrative Assistant I in Human Resources for the Lincoln campus. The role provides essential administrative support, including handling inquiries, coordinating meetings, onboarding tasks, and maintaining records.

This part-time position requires confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions with staff, faculty, students, and the public. Key duties include preparing reports, taking minutes, processing verifications, and assisting with HR

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Two years of work experience in an office, receptionist, or clerical capacity.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and accuracy in records.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite; able to learn HRIS systems.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Answer inquiries via phone and email and direct to appropriate staff.
• Prepare reports and schedule and coordinate meetings.
• Maintain employee records and assist with onboarding and new hire paperwork.
• Take minutes, review invoices, and support HR projects.
• Assist candidates with creating profiles on the Job Board.
• Operate office equipment and support file and data management.
• Collaborate with departments and ensure confidentiality and discretion.
• Support New Employee Orientation and onboarding tasks as needed.

Skills

MS Office

HRIS

Confidentiality

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s Degree (or higher) in Office/Business/HR

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Administrative Assistant I - Human Resources - PT

SCC reserves the right to change, modify, or cancel posted positions as appropriate and/or necessary.

Posting Details

Position Information Position Title Administrative Assistant I - Human Resources - PT Department Human Resources Staff Location Lincoln Job Category Support Staff Job Type Part-Time Regular Posting Number 02278 Position End Date

Position Summary Information

Under the general direction and supervision of the Senior Director, Human Resources, the Administrative Assistant I is responsible for a range of administrative tasks that support the Human Resources division. Key responsibilities include answering inquiries via phone calls and emails, operating office equipment, preparing reports, scheduling and coordinating meetings, maintaining employee records, processing employment verifications, and managing filing systems.

This part‑time regular position requires strict confidentiality and a professional representation of the College while providing assistance and information to staff, faculty, students, and the public.

Essential Functions

• May be assigned to serve as receptionist for the assigned area, including greeting visitors, faculty, staff, and students, and directing them to the appropriate office as needed.
• Provide assistance for New Employee Orientation, including scheduling orientations, preparing new hire packets, and agendas.
• Coordinate refreshments and catering for scheduled meetings.
• Take minutes and follow up on action items.
• Review invoices and submit them for payment.
• Provide assistance with onboarding by meeting with employees to explain and collect new hire paperwork.
• Assist with employment verifications, loan information, reports, etc., in a timely and confidential manner.
• Review, update, and maintain Human Resources standard operating procedures.
• Assist Interview Teams in scheduling interviews.
• Assist candidates with creating a profile and submitting an application on our Job Board.
• Maintain employee file/data management.
• Operate computers, multi‑line telephones, copy machines, fax machines, and scanners.
• Work with all departments in a collaborative and supportive manner.
• Complete all assigned tasks and duties with the highest level of discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Communicates with supervisor in a timely, factual, clear, concise, and meaningful manner.
• Supports HR projects and initiatives, providing administrative support to HR team members.
• Continually seeks to expand Human Resources and training expertise by attending conferences, workshops, programs, and seminars relating to HR and Employee Development.

Promote a Culture of Belonging

Support and promote an environment of belonging where all students, faculty members, and college employees feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute. Foster a community where each individual and their varied perspectives enrich the educational experience and create a safe and respectful environment. Support the College’s policies and programming related to access, fair employment, and equal opportunities for all.

Marginal Functions

• May be required to perform associated duties, functions, or assignments in other divisions/programs/areas as required.
• Perform other College functions and duties as assigned.
• Must be able to work varied days, hours, shifts, locations, and campuses as required. Work schedules (hours/days/work location) are scheduled by Southeast Community College based on the needs of the College. Work hours, shifts, days, and work locations may vary depending on the needs of Southeast Community College and are subject to modification. Emergency or scheduled special activities may require hours outside of the regular workweek.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of and experience in business letter production, proofreading, filing, and record-keeping systems.
• Proficient keyboard/typing skills; word processing, spreadsheet, and database software applications such as MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to perform basic computer functions and learn/use computer software systems and HRIS .
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and maintain attention to detail.
• Ability to work with and maintain highly confidential and sensitive information securely and professionally.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple projects with time-sensitive deadlines and follow-up as needed, and to work efficiently and effectively with limited supervision in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work and communicate in writing, in person, and on the phone with a diverse group of students, staff, and the public
• Ability to work as a productive member of the office team using the established practices, procedures, and policies of the College.
• Ability to consistently maintain a positive, supportive, and collaborative work style to support the goals, efforts, and decisions of the Human Resources division, Administration, and College.
• Ability to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds for short distances and move tables, chairs, and media equipment when necessary.
• The individual must possess the above skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of work experience in an office, receptionist, or clerical capacity.

Desired Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree (or higher) in Office Professional, Business Administration, Communications, Management, or a related field of study.
• Work experience in Human Resources/Personnel is desired.

Salary

Salary $17.94 per hour

Benefits

Part‑time regular employees are eligible to participate in the TIAA retirement plan through a Roth, SRA , or 457(B) account, with no match provided by the College. Additionally, part‑time regular employees may enroll in supplemental benefits and the group vision plan through employee‑paid premiums.

Schedule

Normal hours of work for this part‑time regular position are generally scheduled by the College, Monday through Friday, based on a 29‑hour workweek and a 260‑day work calendar. Scheduled special activities, emergencies, or temporary schedule changes may require hours outside of the regular workday or workweek.

Please be advised that Southeast Community College will require a Criminal History Background Check prior to final offer.

Open Date

10/16/2026

Close Date

11/01/2026

Veterans Preference

This position is subject to Nebraska veterans preference. Preference may be available to qualifying veterans, disabled veterans, certain spouses of veterans, and spouses of servicemembers as provided by Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 48-225 through 48-231. Applicants who wish to claim veterans preference must indicate their claim on the employment application and provide the required documentation to Human Resources.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Are you authorized to work in the United States on an unrestricted basis?
  • Yes
  • No
• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status, e.g., H-1B?
  • Yes
  • No
• Employment Offers are conditional upon successfully completing all Criminal Background Checks, reference verification, current/previous employment verification, and transcript verification (where appropriate). Do you agree to these conditions?
  • Yes
  • No
• Are you a current or former SCC employee or student?
  • Yes
  • No
• Where did you see this posting? Which newspaper, website, College site or from a friend?

  (Open Ended Question)

• Nebraska Veterans Preference: This position is subject to Nebraska veterans preference pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 48-225 through 48-231. Please select the statement that best describes your eligibility for Nebraska veterans preference for this position:
  • Not Applicable, or I do not wish to claim Nebraska veterans preference.
  • I am claiming preference based on my own qualifying military service and am also claiming the additional preference available to a disabled veteran under Nebraska law.
  • I am claiming preference based on my own qualifying military service and am not claiming the additional preference available to a disabled veteran.
  • I am claiming preference as the spouse of a veteran who has a 100% permanent disability rating from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • I am claiming preference as the spouse of a veteran who was killed in the line of duty or died due to military service.
  • I am claiming preference as the spouse of a servicemember who is currently on active status.
  • I am claiming preference as the spouse of a servicemember who was discharged or separated from service within the previous 180 days.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts
• Recommendation Letter
• Veteran Preference Documents

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