Office Assistant (PT)- NW Colleges -Staff Pool

Houston City College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Houston City College seeks an Office Assistant (PT) to perform basic clerical duties under direct supervision. You will answer phones, handle inquiries, assist with on-campus registration, file documents, type correspondence, and support other departments as needed.

This position requires a high school diploma or GED and about one year of office experience. Strong written and verbal communication, good organizational skills, and the ability to alphabetize are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• One year experience in an office environment preferred.
• Good written and oral communication skills; strong organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephone, handling multiple lines.
• Handle routine office inquiries.
• Use word processing software.
• Assist with on-campus registration.
• Operate office equipment such as computer, copier, fax, typewriter, and calculator.
• Refer students to appropriate person or department.
• File correspondence and other records/documents.
• Type correspondence and other documents from notes, copies, or rough drafts.
• Provide support to other areas as needed.
• Maintain inventory of office supplies; order maintenance/repairs for office equipment.

Skills

Good written and oral communication

Good organizational skills

Ability to alphabetize

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Office Assistant (PT) – NW Colleges – Staff Pool

SUMMARY

Under direct supervision, perform basic clerical duties including but not limited to the following.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Answer telephone, handling multiple lines.
• Handle routine office inquiries.
• Use word processing software.
• Assist with on‑campus registration.
• Operate office equipment such as computer, copier, fax, typewriter, and calculator.
• Refer students to appropriate person or department.
• File correspondence and other records/documents.
• Type correspondence and other documents from notes, copies, or rough drafts.
• Provide support to other areas as needed.
• Maintain inventory of office supplies; order maintenance/repairs for office equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• EXPERIENCE: One (1) year experience in an office environment preferred.
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Good written and oral communication skills.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Ability to alphabetize.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by their supervisor.

This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.

EEO Statement

Houston City College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran’s status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non‑discrimination policies:

Sandra B. Jacobson, J.D., M.Ed., SHRM-SCP, Interim Director of EEO and Compliance & Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX

PO Box 667517

Houston TX, 77266

713 718.8271 or [e-mail]

Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact (713) 718‑8565.