Hybrid Receptionist and Office Assistant at Harper College
Harper College · Palatine, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Junior
- Office in Palatine
Provides general support to the Center for New Students at Harper College related to scheduling student appointments for Orientation and advising. Provides accurate and timely information related to new student programs and Orientation as well as general advising services. Answers questions about Orientation and advising to internal stakeholders. Provides high quality customer service to students, faculty and staff.
Responsibilities
Provides reception for the Center. Greets visitors, answers telephone, takes and distributes messages and provides information as appropriate.
Schedules and maintains appointments in scheduling software to facilitate 24/7 access to Orientation appointments in the Student Portal.
Supports college programs such as peak time registration times, add/drop week, Hullabaloo and info nights. Duties include assisting students with scheduling and registration, providing input about new student processes, including financial aid and testing.
Assists in organizing Orientation programs for new students: check-in, scheduling rooms and/or organizing materials for advisor use.
Accesses, researches and prints student information from student systems for advisors.
Tracks student contacts and monitors appointment and staffing availability and needs.
Requests materials for advising and orientation programs as needed.
Follows privacy and confidentiality guidelines with student record information.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education: High school graduate or equivalent.
Experience: One year general office experience required. Knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience using different technology/software platforms and familiarity with student systems preferred.
Application Review Date:
Applications are accepted until the position is filled. Priority will be given to applications received on or before August 30, 2025.
Required Documents:
A resume and cover letter are required to complete the application process.
Official transcripts required upon hire
Employment is contingent upon a Criminal Background Check
Employment sponsorship is not available
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Harper College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create an inclusive learning and working environment where individual differences and identities are respected, valued, and embraced. We encourage women, people from historically underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply
Company
At Harper College, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation for all employees. In compliance with Illinois state law, we prioritize transparency in salary information. Our salary ranges reflect our dedication to attracting and retaining top talent while ensuring equitable pay practices.We encourage open discussions about compensation and invite you to reach out with any questions you may have regarding salary details. Harper College typically offers compensation up to the median market rate for this position. We aim to ensure our pay is competitive while aligning with both the role's requirements and the candidate's experience. To review all benefit information visit us at:
https://www.harpercollege.edu/about/directory/hr/index.php
