Administrative Assistant for Academic and Career Advising
Wharton County Junior College
Salary: $29,425.00 Annually
Job Type: Support Staff Full Time
Job Number: 2603 S 020
Location: Wharton, TX
Department: Vice President of Access, Completion, and Transfer
Closing: 4/20/2026 10:00 AM Central
General Description
The Administrative Assistant for Academic and Career Advising performs secretarial and administrative functions to assist the Director in carrying out his/her duties.
Requirements
This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. This position also requires two years of comparable office work experience in a higher education setting. Exceptional customer service skills and interpersonal skills are required. The person in this position must be proficient in the use of computers and related software for word processing, spread sheets, and database management. Excellent written and communication skills are required. This position requires the ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and with frequent interruptions. Strong organizational skills, initiative towards completion of assignments, and excellent follow through skills on all assignments and projects is required. The person in this position must have the ability to handle confidential information and the ability to work with minimal supervision. A criminal background check is required.
To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents:
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Resume
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Cover Letter outlining relevant work experience
All documents must be attached to one online application to be considered. Please re-open your application form to verify all documents are properly attached.
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcjc/jobs/5291849/administrative-assistant-for-academic-and-career-advising
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