Office Assistant II (Admissions)

Peru State College; Wayne (NE); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne State College is seeking an Office Assistant II in Admissions to perform complex clerical and reception work, maintain student records, and support the Admissions Office operations.

The role requires strong computer skills, excellent customer service, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Open dates and salary will be competitive with the Nebraska State College system guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Detail orientation and accuracy in clerical work are important.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accepting and processing student inquiries and applications.
• Maintain and update student records and data in the database.
• Provide reception and clerical support for the Admissions Office.
• Assist with meetings, minutes, and scheduling as needed.
• Support the Admissions and Transcript processing workflow.

Skills

Strong customer service

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook Email

Job description

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Wayne State College is seeking an Office Assistant II in Admissions.

Position Information

Job Title

Nature of Work

This is an advanced classification that performs complex clerical and reception work involving common office practices and procedures and requiring knowledge of standardized policies and procedures and confidentiality in the disposition of work matters.
Work requires some independent judgment, problem solving, and minor decision making skills based on established policies and guidelines.
Performs varied tasks such as maintaining and processing employee or student records and information and reception and clerical support for the office or department. Work includes producing reports and documents from rough draft or verbal instruction; transcribing and distributing meeting minutes; and coordinating appointments, meetings and travel arrangements. Limited leadership may be exercised over small teams of co-workers or student employees.
General supervision and oversight is provided to employees in this classification.

Examples of Work Performed

1. Assist with the fulfillment of prospective and admitted student communication.
2. Assist with maintaining data integrity and accuracy of all student information in the data base.
3. Support Admission and Transcript processor.
4. Serve as secondary point of contact for phone and walk-in visitors.
5. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Graduation from High School or educational equivalent and related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Strong computer skills which include attention to detail and accuracy.
2. Familiar with common software applications like Word, Excel, and Outlook Email.
3. Strong customer service skills including pleasant phone etiquette and multi-tasking in a frequently fast paced environment
4. The ability to be flexible and troubleshoot when required.
5. Comfortable with a variety of technologies that include multiple web based systems and processes.

Physical Demands

License and Certification Requirements

Other Requirements

Criminal Background Check

Salary Information

Salary Information Competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Attractive and comprehensive benefit package. Annual starting salary is $36,670.

FTE

1.000

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Union Status

Union Status NAPE

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Posting Number

Posting Number PS1663P

Desired Start Date

Open Date

Open Date 05/01/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Wayne State College is seeking an Office Assistant II in Admissions.

General Information

Wayne State College serves as a model of success for regional public higher education. Investments in infrastructure and facilities, expanded academic programs and partnerships, a whole-campus approach to recruitment and retention, and a commitment to strategic planning position the College as a strong member of the Nebraska State College System. More than 4,500 students rely on Wayne State for access to graduate and undergraduate degree programs in more than 130 programs of study each year, a role the College has proudly filled since its founding in 1891. Our goals are clear: continually improve retention and graduation rates, provide high-quality academic programs and campus facilities, support workforce and economic development in the region, maintain affordability and access, and manage resources for sustainability. We invite qualified applicants to join us in our important work.

EEO Statement

The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges' non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.

Veteran Statement

This position is subject to Veterans Preference.

Supplemental Questions

• * Please describe your experience related to clerical support.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe your experience with Microsoft Office.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please define the word customer and explain how you would provide good customer service.

  (Open Ended Question)