Human Resources Administrative Assistant I

Grow Clinton; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 26,491 - 31,795; Part time

Job summary

Grow Clinton is seeking an Administrative Assistant I in Davenport, IA to provide essential administrative and operational support. The role involves greeting visitors, scheduling meetings, and assisting with HR initiatives.

Ideal candidates will have an Associate's degree or equivalent experience, strong verbal and written communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. The position offers a supportive environment aligned with EICC's values.

Qualifications

• Experience using the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Greets and directs visitors, providing routine information.
• Schedules meetings and organizes correspondence and reports.
• Maintains department records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent relatable experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Category

H6

Job Type

Support Staff, Hourly

Supervisor's Title

Director of Human Resources

Location

District Office, Davenport (05)

Salary

$19.23/HR - $23.08/HR

Job Description

The Administrative Assistant I provides administrative and operational support to a designated department, ensuring efficient office operations, accurate recordkeeping, and responsive customer service. This position performs a variety of clerical and administrative functions, including preparing documents and reports, maintaining records, coordinating activities, and supporting departmental processes. Under the direction of the supervisor, the role supports adherence to established policies and procedures and contributes to a professional, service oriented work environment aligned with Eastern Iowa Community Colleges' values and standards.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Associate's degree OR equivalent relatable experience required.

Experience

• Experience using the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise independent judgment, and build effective working relationships.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for a diverse workforce.
• Strong organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and deliver high-quality customer service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in human resources or a related field preferred.

Physical Demands

This position operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment including computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. The role requires the ability to lift and move up to 10 pounds occasionally, open and access filing cabinets, and bend, reach, or stand as needed. The position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, as well as the ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Greets and directs visitors and provides routine information to staff, departments, and the public.
• Schedules meetings and activities; prepares correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, charts, and other documents to support departmental operations.
• Maintains department records and files, ensuring accuracy, organization, and confidentiality.
• Independently plans, prioritizes, and organizes a diverse workload and identifies opportunities to improve office processes and efficiencies.
• Assists with special projects and committee work, including research, coordination, documentation, and information tracking.
• Cross-trains with other staff to provide backup coverage as needed.
• Prepares purchase orders, personnel action forms, and travel arrangements; orders office supplies in accordance with budget parameters.
• Delivers high-quality internal customer service and models EICC's culture and values.

HR & Employee Relations (Area Focus)

• Provides administrative support to the Director of Human Resources and HR Generalists in support of HR initiatives and daily operations.
• Responds to employee inquiries by explaining HR policies and procedures or routing inquiries to the appropriate HR team member.
• Maintains accurate and complete personnel files in compliance with legal requirements, accrediting bodies, and EICC policies (e.g., credentials, transcripts, evaluations, growth plans).
• Assists with data tracking, reporting, and document preparation related to HR operations.
• Handles confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EICC Non-Discrimination Statement

It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).