ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, CHILD DEVELOPMENT LAB SCHOOL

$15.67 Per Hour Position range in McLennan County $13.16 - $21.00 Per hour

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, CHILD DEVELOPMENT LAB SCHOOL

MCLENNAN

COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Occupation:

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

Location:

Waco, TX - 76708 Positions available: 1 Job #: 16993710

Source:

WorkInTexas

Posted:

03/23/2026

Updated:

04/23/2026

Expires:

05/29/2026

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Agency Job ID:

00525 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience 1 Month(s) Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Hours 40 Hours Per Week Shift Day Shift Public Transit Available Benefits Help for . Application will not be considered until ALL required documents are received. •

POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED

•LOOKING

FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO EXEMPLIFY OUR COLLEGE VALUES

Communication:

We will be open and courageous in our communication with students and with one another. We will communicate decisions and the reasons for them.

Excellence:

We will strive for excellence in all that we do. We will actively plan for the future, seeking new and innovative ways to accomplish our mission.

Inclusiveness:

We will seek to appreciate and understand our students and each other, actively seeking different viewpoints. We will work to create a welcoming environment where our diverse community of students and employees learn, teach, and work together.

Integrity:

We will work with the highest level of integrity, taking responsibility for all of our actions. We will tell the truth and seek to be fair in our decision-making and actions.

People:

We will be honest, humble, respectful, and gracious to our students and to each other. We best serve our students, colleagues, and community when we work as a team.

GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION

This position provides administrative and clerical support for the daily operations of the Child Development Lab School, assisting the Facility Director, staff, and families. The role also supports faculty within the Child Studies and Education program as needed, contributing to efficient program operations and a welcoming educational environment. This position receives general direction from the Facility Director of the Child Development Lab School and exercises no supervision.

NOTE:

This is a security sensitive position and an appropriate background investigation will be made on applicants being strongly considered for this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education:

High School Diploma or GED Experience:

Some work experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

Work experience in an office environment or child development center

SELECTION CRITERIA

The cover letter should address how the following knowledge, skills, and abilities were acquired:

Knowledge of:

1. English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation; 2. Office methods and practices, including filing systems, record maintenance, and basic report and correspondence preparation; 3. Principles and procedures of basic recordkeeping and data management; 4. Operation of modern office equipment, including computers, copiers, scanners, and multi-line phone systems; 5. Commonly used computer software and applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and related systems; 6. Customer service principles, particularly in a family-focused or educational environment; Skills in: 7. Providing courteous, professional, and responsive customer service to students, parents, staff, and visitors; 8. Proofreading, editing, and preparing documents with accuracy and attention to detail; 9. Organizing and prioritizing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment; 10. Maintaining accurate records and files in both electronic and paper formats; Ability to: 11. Communicate effectively and professionally in both oral and written form; 12. Understand, interpret, and follow oral and written instructions; 13. Learn and effectively use new technologies, software, and office systems; 14. Perform a wide range of general clerical and administrative support duties; 15. Operate a keyboard at a speed necessary for successful job performance; 16. Take and relay messages accurately and clearly via phone, email, and voicemail; 17. Work efficiently under deadlines and time constraints; 18. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and families; 19. Handle confidential, sensitive, and occasionally challenging situations with professionalism, discretion, and empathy;

WORKING CONDITIONS

Sedentary-Desk work; occasional field trips e.g. for college or program activates. Minimal Hazard/Exposure-Standard office setting. At least minimal environmental controls are in place to assure health and comfort.

BENEFITS

Health Insurance, retirement plan, sick leave, vacation and holidays. Eligible employees and dependents may take college courses tuition free. Participation in Medicare Part A, but not Social Security (FICA).

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested and qualified applicants should submit the required application materials to: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mclennan.

NOTE:

Finalists may be asked to participate in an in-basket exercise. MCC uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information visit www.dhs.gov/e-verify. Please feel free to contact this office regarding the status of your application.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

Online Employment Application Resume Cover Letter (See Selection Criteria) Copies of College Transcripts MCC provides equal educational opportunities to all individuals and does not discriminate against any individual regardless of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or other legally protected category in its educational programs, activities, or employment.

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