Departmental Assistant Part-time, Grant Funded

Departmental Assistant - (Part-time, Grant Funded) Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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Position Information

Job Title:

Departmental Assistant - (Part-time, Grant Funded)

Classification

Title:

(unspecified)

Department:
Adult Basic Education

Work Location:

ALL SITES

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, the part-time Departmental Assistant (grant‑funded) performs varied clerical and typing duties in the department to which they are assigned. Requires knowledge of general office routine and procedures. The Departmental Assistant is dedicated to the college learning concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.

Education and Experience

Please be sure to clearly list your related experience and qualifications on your resume and application.

Note:

Software and skills proficiency testing for the specific position will be required upon hire and must be successfully completed within the probationary period if this testing has not been previously completed. Proficiency testing includes basic Word, basic Excel, alpha filing, keyboarding/typing test, etc.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform general office duties for the area.
• Ability to communicate effectively with visitors, community members, staff, and students.
• Customer service‑oriented with good computer skills (including keyboarding, Word, Excel).
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and to write correspondence.
• Effective communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Must possess basic bookkeeping skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.
• Ability to type 40 words per minute.
• Ability to use a computer and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to learn and use various department‑specific software programs.
• Good organizational skills.

Position Status:
Part Time

Hours

/render General Hours. Monday 9:00 am–4:00 pm, Wednesday 12:30 pm–6:30 pm, Thursday 9:00 am–4:00 pm. Hours may be adjusted.

Salary/Wage: $15.97–$16.40 /hr (Hourly)

Moraine Valley offers benefits for this part‑time position, including Health, Dental, Tuition Assistance, SURS Retirement Plan, Vacation, Personal, Sick Days, Holidays, Flexible Spending Account, 403(b) options, Tuition Waivers, and more.
For more information, contact hr | 708‑974‑5704

Review of Applications Begins: 01/16/2026

Position Type:
Support/Hourly Staff

Posting Number: SS00591P

Open Date: 01/02/2026

Close Date:
Open Until Filled Yes

Please apply online with all required materials.
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• How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Chicago Tribune
  • Higher Ed Jobs
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • Chronicle of Higher Education
  • MVCC Website/Posting
  • Employee of MVCC
  • Other
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• Are you a State Universities Retirement ღ (SURS) annuitant and currently receiving a monthly annuity?
  • YES
  • NO
• * Do you have the minimum of a high school diploma or high school equivalency (GED) AND are 18 years of age or older?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) with some specialized training (educational or vocational)?
  • YES
  • NO
• * Do you have the minimum of one year clerk‑typist or secretarial experience in Ilul office environment?
  • YES
  • NO