Specialist III, Visual Art & Design (Part Time)

Salt Lake Community College; Garden City (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive retirement plans

Inclusive and respectful work environment

Access to outdoor recreation and cultural events

Job summary

A leading community college in Utah is looking for an office support person to assist the Division of Visual Art & Design. Responsibilities include managing documents, providing student and faculty support, and maintaining the integrity of art and design rooms. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and some customer service experience. A high school diploma is required, and some college education is preferred. Join a community focused on transforming student lives and inclusive education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Preferably, some college education is desired.
• 1+ years of office/customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students, staff, and faculty through secretarial duties.
• Manage and maintain Division documents, both electronically and physically.
• Assist in bookkeeping and accounting records.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Document management

Basic bookkeeping

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college

Job description

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.

Job Summary

Provide office, student, staff and faculty support for the Division of Visual Art & Design through secretarial duties and the facilities maintenance of dedicated art and design rooms, labs, equipment and materials, etc.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Under minimal supervision, perform duties including but not limited to:

• Answering Division phone calls
• Maintaining a physical presence on campus when required
• Directing and assisting walk‑in traffic
• Fielding student, staff and faculty inquiries
• Communicating effectively through oral and written communication
• Creating and maintaining various documents and records
• Assisting with bookkeeping and accounting records/reports
• Assisting with personnel training initiatives and related records
• Tracking and ordering textbook inventories
• Facilitating student registration exceptions
• Managing and arranging display cases of student artwork
• Displaying announcements and advertisements for upcoming events
• Assisting with the annual student art showcase and other events
• Taking meeting minutes
• Filing Division documents, both electronically and physically
• Safeguarding confidential information
• Assisting with inventory of computers and office equipment
• Handling and distributing mail
• Updating and maintaining Division documents
• Maintaining/straightening assigned art classrooms/labs
• Reporting general Visual Art & Design facility problems
• Performing simple equipment and furniture repairs/replacements
• Performing other duties as needed and assigned
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College
• Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some college.
• Work experience in a College/University environment and/or some scholastic experience.
• 1 years experience working in an office and/or customer service setting.

SLCC Information

Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open‑access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four‑year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world‑class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.

This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.