Part-Time Temporary Specialized Clerical Support, Perry VanKirk Career Academy

Des Moines Area Community College; Perry (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Des Moines Area Community College is seeking a Part-Time Temporary Specialized Clerical Support at the Perry VanKirk Career Academy. The role covers front desk reception, general clerical tasks, data entry, and document preparation, with an emphasis on accuracy and friendly service.

Responsibilities include registrations processing, mail handling, file organization, meeting support, and confidential record maintenance. Flexible hours Monday–Friday and local campus environment.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Excellent public service skills, phone skills, good attention to detail, and be comfortable working in a fast-paced setting.
• Customer service experience.
• Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain registrations, transfers, and referrals.
• Read/sort mail.
• Organize files and forms.
• Assist with meetings and staff/faculty coverage schedules.
• Process student registrations, maintain confidential records, and prepare paper and electronic documents.

Skills

Public service skills

Phone skills

Attention to detail

Customer service experience

Microsoft Office skills

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Part-Time Temporary Specialized Clerical Support, Perry VanKirk Career Academy

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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 [phone] or by email [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 Part-Time Temporary Specialized Clerical Support, Perry VanKirk Career Academy

Campus Perry VanKirk Career Academy, IA

Job Number 27-T09

Employment Date As soon as possible

Job Category Part-time Temporary Staff Positions

Salary Information

$19.40 per hour.

Job Summary

Part-Time Temporary Specialize Clerical Support to perform front desk receptionist duties including general clerical support, answering phones, screening visitors, data entry, proofreading, filing, and copying.

Essential Functions

• Prepare and maintain registrations, transfers, and referrals.
• Read/sort mail.
• Organize files and forms.
• Assist with meetings and staff/faculty coverage schedules.
• Process student registrations, maintain confidential records, and prepare paper and electronic documents.

Required Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Excellent public service skills, phone skills, good attention to detail, and be comfortable working in a fast-paced setting.
• Customer service experience.
• Microsoft Office skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organize and manage time.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday. Hours are flexible.

Posting Date 10/28/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

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