Part-Time Start Center Assistant

Kentucky Community and Technical College System; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Gateway Community & Technical College is seeking a Part-Time Start Center Assistant to provide frontline customer service and operational support at the Start Center on the Gateway Covington campus. The role focuses on connecting students and the community with resources, supporting daily functions, and maintaining a welcoming, student-focused environment that advances institutional success initiatives.

Key qualifications include a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), independence

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with diverse students.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.
• Willingness to travel between campus locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides frontline customer service and acts as the first contact for students and community members.
• Connects individuals with campus resources and maintains accurate records.
• Supports daily Start Center operations and scheduling.
• Collaborates with team to ensure an organized, welcoming environment and assists with special projects.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Recordkeeping

Problem-solving

Education

High School diploma

Associate’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Part-Time Start Center Assistant

Salary Range:$16.50 / hour

Contract Term Length:Not Applicable

Standard Hours:24.5 / week

Work Location:On-Site

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

College: Gateway Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Gateway Covington

Department: Start Center

Total Rewards

Gateway Community & Technical College offers an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity.

Job Summary

The Start Center Assistant provides advanced customer service and operational support for the Start Center, helping connect students and community members with resources, supporting daily functions, and contributing to a welcoming and student-focused environment that advances institutional success initiatives.

Job Duties

Provides frontline support for the Start Center by delivering exceptional customer service, serving as the first point of contact for students and the community, connecting individuals with appropriate campus resources, maintaining accurate records, supporting daily operations and scheduling, collaborating with team members to ensure an organized and safe environment, and assisting with departmental projects and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School required, Associate’s preferred
• Must be able to work independently.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, ability to work independently and adapt seamlessly to fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Skilled in engaging and supporting students from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Forms, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a community college setting

Additional Skills Requested

• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Organizational and time management abilities
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in recordkeeping
• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Leadership, team collaboration, and staff coordination skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related technology systems
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
• Commitment to student success, inclusion, and service excellence
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel between campus locations as needed

Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.