Administrative Assistant, Madison

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College; Alabama; On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Part time

Job summary

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College seeks an Administrative Assistant – Madison (Part‑Time Regular) to greet students and assist them in navigating the enrollment process. The role supports admissions, financial aid, advising, registration, and campus operations with a strong emphasis on customer service and professionalism.

The successful candidate will maintain records, schedule appointments, process payments for continuing education, administer placement testing, and help manage

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• One year of part-time admin duties experience.
• One year of part-time customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist prospective students with applications, orientations, financial aid, and advising appointments.
• Process registrations and tuition payments for continuing education students.
• Administer placement testing for curriculum and continuing education students.
• Maintain the continuing education course database and manage waitlists.
• Schedule facilities for classes and enter information in the system.
• Greet visitors and provide general receptionist support.

Skills

Customer service

Administrative duties

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Position Summary

Administrative Assistant – Madison (Part‑Time Regular)

Serves as the welcoming first point of contact to current and prospective students and assists them in attaining their educational goals. Supports the public and creates goodwill through the community and the College.

Duties

• Use the daily application report to consult with prospective students who have applied, assisting them with completing the application process (orientations, financial aid, scholarships, student support resources), and scheduling advising appointments.
• Perform registration and process tuition payments for continuing education students.
• Administer placement testing for curriculum and continuing education students.
• Maintain the database for continuing education course offerings and contact students on waitlists and interest lists as courses are scheduled.
• Schedule facilities for classes, civic groups, and organizations and enter information into the system.
• Perform general administrative and receptionist services including greeting students and other visitors, answering telephones, performing data entry, and duplicating for instructors.
• Contribute to the College’s Vision, Mission, Values, and RISE statement.
• Support workforce diversity in all its aspects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree.
• One year of part‑time or equivalent work experience performing administrative assistant duties.
• One year of part‑time or equivalent direct customer service experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of part‑time or equivalent experience working in an educational setting.
• Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, or American Sign Language.

Compensation

Hourly: $20.12

Benefits Summary

Benefits information to be provided upon hiring.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicant should:

• Upload the relevant transcript that correlates to the degree requirement stated in the minimum requirements or preferred qualifications. The transcript must show the individual courses taken and the degree that is conferred or awarded.
• DIPLOMAS OR A COPY OF THE DEGREE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE INSTEAD OF TRANSCRIPT.
• If selected for hire, official sealed transcripts from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education are required to be received at least two business weeks before the first day of work.
• Transcripts outside of the United States must be accompanied by an evaluation completed by a NACES recognized agency and received by Human Resources at least two weeks prior to the first day of work.
• Failure to comply may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

We are committed to demonstrating an inclusive and welcoming culture of Respect, Integrity, Support, and Equity for Everyone. This is evident by our RISE Committee, the Trailblazer RISE Award, and annual RISE projects including the Welcoming Classroom and Appreciative Advising. We enforce equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, genetic information/medical history, age, and/or veteran/military status. The College also prohibits discrimination based on any characteristic or condition protected by law, even if not specifically mentioned here.

Application Deadline and Start Date

Review Date: July 29, 2026 (Application should be submitted by 8:00 a.m. EST for consideration)

Start Date: August 24, 2026

Contact Information

Human Resources (HR) – Sunnicrest House, 340 Victoria Road, Asheville, NC 28801

Email: [e-mail]

Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• Veterans Preference, if applicable
• Resume
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Unofficial Transcripts 2