Part-Time Temporary Specialized Clerical Support – Admissions & Recruitment

Des Moines Area Community College; Newton, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Des Moines Area Community College on the Newton Campus seeks a Part-Time Temporary Specialized Clerical Support – Admissions & Recruitment to provide district-wide student recruitment and admission services for credit students. You will handle inquiries, transcript processing, and scheduling while supporting admissions staff.

The role requires a high school diploma, strong communication, and solid time-management skills.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Two years of student records or general office experience.
• Postsecondary education may substitute for up to 1 year of required experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide information and assistance to prospective students via telephone and email regarding all aspects of the admissions cycle.
• Communicate alternatives for completion of admission requirements.
• Process transcripts and department mail; enter program changes and other requests.
• Greet visitors, assist scheduling, and coordinate with campus staff.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Professional relationship building

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office software

Job description

Part-Time Temporary Specialized Clerical Support – Admissions & Recruitment

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This Vacancy Requires:

• A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information,educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions).Incomplete applications and or “See Resume” will not be accepted.
• Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required).Transcripts must include the applicant’s name and degrees conferred.Scans, photos, or unofficial copies are acceptable. Official transcriptswill be collected upon hire (if applicable).

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at(515) 964-6479 or by [e-mail] .

*The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications and for salary placement of finalist(s). Please include all relevant work experience.

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Part-Time Temporary Specialized Clerical Support – Admissions & Recruitment

Campus

Campus Newton Campus, IA

Job Number

Job Number 27-T19

Employment Date

Employment Date As soon as possible

Job Category

Job Category Part-time Temporary Staff Positions

Application & Position Information Call

Jill McGinn a [e-mail] or [phone].

Salary Information

$19.40 per hour.

Job Summary

Part-Time Temporary Specialized Clerical Support – Admissions & Recruitment to provide district-wide student recruitment and admission services for credit students.

Essential Functions

Provide information and assistance to prospective students via telephone and email regarding all aspects of the admissions cycle.
Communicate alternatives for completion of admission requirements.
Monitor the Admissions and Campus Tour phone line and email accounts to assist prospective students and with scheduling appointments when necessary.
Greet prospective students and guests as they visit campus.
Process incoming high school and college transcripts.
Process incoming mail for the department.
Enter program change forms, changes of address, and other manual requests.
Work the Daily Web Report for new applications.
Cross train with full-time staff on program entry requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent.
Two years of student records or general office experience. (Postsecondary education in any field may substitute for up to 1 year of the required experience. Fifteen semester hours are equivalent to six months of experience.)
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to plan, organize and manage time.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals coming from varied backgrounds.
Knowledge of current software applications.

Desired Qualifications

Work experience in higher education.
Customer service experience.
Bi-lingual preferred.

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday. Hours to be determined, between 10:00am – 2:00pm.

Posting Date

Posting Date 08/27/2026

Deadline for Submitting Applications

Open Until Filled Yes

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