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Blackfeet Community College
Math/Science Administrative Assistant
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An Office or Administrative Assistant performs administrative work in an office. Works in a wide variety of office settings, such as a company or business, or a government office or school. Manages paper and electronic files, uses office equipment including computers, responds to phone calls and emails, routes mail and maintains calendars and schedules.
$45,970 / year median in Montana
-10% projected decline
Job Description
Department Administrative Assistant - Math and Science Division Personnel Definition Classified Position, Regular Full-Time Term of Employment 10 months/year, 22 pay periods FLSA Non-exempt Supervision Received The levels of supervision received (chain of command) are: Math/Science Division Chair Vice-President President Supervision Exercised None General Statement of Duties Under the direction of the Math/Science Division Chair, the Math/Science Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive administrative, clerical, and customer service support to the Math/Science Division. This position serves as the primary point of contact for students, faculty, staff, and the public while coordinating daily office operations, assisting with division planning, maintaining records, supporting instructional activities, and ensuring efficient administrative services. Specific Area of Duties Receive telephone calls for the Math/Science Division, screen telephone calls and route to the proper person. If person is not available, take appropriate message and follow-up or send to extension so they can leave a message. Greet all visitors courteously, determine their needs, and direct them to the proper person and/or office on campus. Sort all incoming mail for the Math/Science Division and deliver to appropriate personnel Prepare, process, and track requisitions, purchase requests, payment vouchers, travel documents, and other business office forms while assisting with monitoring departmental budgets. Receive, distribute, and maintain electronic and paper correspondence, including mail, email, and official documents. Prepare correspondence, reports, agendas, presentations, meeting minutes, and other documents while maintaining confidentiality. Assist students, faculty, and staff with office technology, printing, scanning, copying, and communication needs. Maintain accurate electronic and physical filing systems in accordance with institutional record retention requirements. Coordinate textbook and instructional material orders in collaboration with faculty and the campus bookstore. Assist with course scheduling, classroom assignments, and semester preparation utilizing the College's student information system. Maintain bulletin board in the South Wind Lodge Maintain calendars, deadlines, appointments, meetings, reports, and project timelines for the Division Chair. Coordinate communication and scheduling with Math/Science faculty and staff housed within South Wind Lodge. Facilitate communication between faculty, administration, students, community partners, and the Board of Trustees as appropriate. Maintain inventory and order office, instructional, laboratory, and operational supplies. Assist faculty with classroom preparation and instructional support as appropriate. Call Maintenance or Security for staff/faculty or public Notify emergency personnel when necessary following College emergency procedures. Coordinate travel arrangements, travel reimbursements, conference registrations, and related documentation. Assist with accreditation activities, assessment reporting, program review documentation, grant reporting, and record management. Assist with ordering office supplies, lab supplies and equipment Assist with student registration and general advising referrals. Coordinate meetings, workshops, special events, and division activities. Maintain confidential personnel and student records. Utilize Microsoft Office 365, Google Workspace, Jenzabar, and other institutional software. Prepare purchase orders and maintain procurement documentation. Assist with data collection, reporting, and annual departmental planning. Maintain division webpages and informational materials as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Associate degree in Office Administration, Business Administration, Education, or a related field required. Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative support experience, preferably in higher education or a related environment.