Black River Technical College is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Administrative Assistant for the Office of the President and the Office of Institutional Advancement (IA). This is a full-time, non-classified, 12-month position.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Administrative Assistant reports to the Vice President of Institutional Advancement and the BRTC President. This individual is responsible for greeting and assisting all guests of the President and IA as necessary; performing clerical work as necessary on behalf of the President and IA; managing the President’s and VPIA’s calendars as necessary; scheduling rentals and managing the calendar of RCDC; preparing materials and taking minutes for the Board of Trustees and BRTC Foundation Board meetings and needs; serve as the office manager for both offices including managing budgets and preparing purchase orders; collaborating and often leading campus-wide receptions; creating and working with special reports, documents, proposals, and other projects; assisting other IA office members; assisting in managing photography and video creation and management; assisting with Foundation activities including fundraising events and acknowledgments; directing and managing student workers; performing bookkeeping duties and assisting with BRTC Foundation accounts; and serving as a positive representative of the College to both internal and external contacts and guests.
The College is committed to a quality work environment and experience by providing the following benefits in addition to compensation:
• COLA and/or bonuses are provided whenever fiscally responsible
• Eight hours of sick leave monthly after fulfilling all work hours in a pay period
• Eight hours of vacation leave monthly after fulfilling all work hours in a pay period
• Vacation leave increases according to years of service schedule
• Eight hours per calendar year of education leave
• A portion of health insurance premium paid by BRTC
• $20,000 life insurance policy with premium paid by BRTC
• 14% minimum retirement contribution from BRTC each pay period
• 11 paid State Holidays per calendar year if employed full time during the date of those Holidays
• Tuition Waiver for Employee and dependents to BRTC
SKILLS
Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Must be customer service-oriented, well-organized, and detail-oriented. Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality and meet deadlines. Must be able to function well in a team environment, be self-motivated, work independently with little supervision, and possess critical thinking skills.
QUALIFICATIONS
The formal educational equivalent of a two-year degree. Other work-related experience may be substituted for all or part of this requirement or other work-related experience.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To be considered for this position, applicants should send a cover letter, resume, State application, and three professional references to the following:
BLACK RIVER TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Julie Edington, Director of Human Resources
P.O. Box 468
Pocahontas, AR 72455
Telephone (870) 248-4000, Ext. 4032
BRTC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
BRTC is a Tobacco Free Campus