Specialist, Industrial Trades Education (2 positions) Position Title Specialist, Industrial Trades Education (2 positions) Position Type Full Time Classification Pay Grade 13 Department Industrial Trades Division Discipline Work Schedule This regular, full-time support staff position is being filled for two positions, with one position assigned to each of the following schedule options : Position 1: Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexible or extended hours as needed by the department or the College. Position 2: During the academic semester, the schedule will be:

Monday, Thursday, and Friday:

9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday and Wednesday:

11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with flexible and/or extended hours as needed by the department or College. During the non-academic semester, the schedule for this position will be Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Regular on-campus presence is expected for all KCC employees. Any flexible and/or hybrid work schedules are subject to review, approval, and/or change based on the needs of the College. Position Summary This position provides administrative support to students as well as department management, faculty, and staff. Assist students with all aspects of the enrollment process and provide them with all study materials necessary to complete their programs, including various online offerings. Perform reception duties and various data entry processes, prepare documents and reports, and respond to inquiries. Detect potential avenues for optimizing team efficiencies, automation, and better utilizing resources. Manage the online reputation of Industrial Trades through copyediting and maintaining the Industrial Trades content on the College's official website. Kellogg Community College is located in Battle Creek, Michigan, a community of approximately 54,000 people. Leisure activities, natural resources and learning opportunities provide a foundation for residents. Located along the I-94 interstate, Battle Creek is within 30 minutes of Kalamazoo, 60 minutes of Lansing and Grand Rapids and within three hours of Detroit, Chicago and Indianapolis. KCC Equity Statement At Kellogg Community College, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where we foster respect for others and our differences, support cultural understanding, demonstrate ethical behavior and champion social justice.

We will accomplish this by:

Deepening our understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion through learning, engagement with others and personal reflection; Valuing the lived experiences and perspectives of others while nurturing and understanding the differences between us; Rejecting all forms of prejudice, discrimination and racism; and Advancing integrity, justice and civility among and between us. Physical Demands The job responsibilities are performed in an office area and presentation venues. Travel by car required. The job has intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward (8 - 45 pounds). Typically requires regular use of one or more physical senses of medium intensity and long duration. Must meet reasonable deadlines, quotas or demands for accuracy, and, may be involved in some mildly unpleasant situations. Minimum Qualifications Associate degree from an accredited college or university AND one (1) year of relevant experience OR one (1) year post-secondary education from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of relevant experience OR three (3) years of relevant experience. [If post-secondary education is a factor in meeting minimum qualifications, please ensure unofficial transcripts are uploaded.] Minimum of two (2) years' experience in an active, multi-tasked, automated work environment Strong customer service skills to aid assisting students. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to work with MS Office suite at an intermediate level. Basic knowledge of database design and management. Preferred but not Required Experience with Ellucian Colleague or other similar systems. Computer programming experience. Proposed Salary According to the published support staff salary schedule, Classification Pay Grade 13, 2026-2027 starting hourly wage range, step one $23.40 to step five $28.16. Internal applicants may refer to Article 22, Section 5B. Special Instructions to Applicants To be considered, all required materials must be submitted no later than Monday, September 21, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. EDT, and it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all required materials are submitted by the closing date and time . [If post-secondary education is a factor in meeting minimum qualifications, please ensure unofficial transcripts are uploaded.] If you would like your application reviewed to ensure it is complete and that all required documents have been uploaded correctly, please contact Human Resources at hr@kellogg.edu or 269-565-2074 before the job posting closure date and time. Only online applications will be accepted; paper applications will be returned to the applicant. As part of the interview process, applicants will be asked to complete a skills test. If you have any questions about the online application process, please contact Human Resources using the information above. To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9797920 ""> https://jobs.kellogg.edu/postings/3193 Projected Hire Date External Posting Date 08/31/2026 External Closing Date 09/21/2026 External Closing Time 9:00 a.m. EDT Internal Posting Date 08/21/2026 Internal Closing Date 08/28/2026 Job Duties Job Duties Essential Function Admission and Registration Processes Description Responsible for processing company-sponsored billing authorizations and dual enrollment paperwork to ensure proper billing for all completed courses. Provide orientations and tours to students and visitors on RMTC layout and policies, ensuring students have the foundation needed to succeed. Assist company-sponsored, dual-enrolled, self-pay and financial aid students with entire registration and orientation process. Guide and assist financial aid recipients in completing the FACTS payment plan and understanding documentation and performance requirements, and aid payment. Accept and record payments. Maintain registration and sponsor authorization hard records as well as digital records of sponsor authorizations. Enter information into, maintain and update the time clock for financial aid, dual-enrolled, and company-sponsored students. Essential Function Training Materials Description Provide students with all books and course materials and complete student enrollment in eight third-party online training sites per curriculum requirements. Register students for standardized tests and certification testing, serve as proctor for testing sessions, and input and maintain testing data log. Answer technical and non-technical questions, analyze, and resolve problems, if within capability to do so. Maintain documentation of all online ordering procedures and be proficient at enrolling students in the various online learning programs. Troubleshoot problems with online learning vendors. Maintain security and enforcement policies and procedures related to computer use. Work independently to resolve escalated technical issues with company representatives of online training providers. Assign seats and permissions to faculty and students. Manage inventory levels for candidate IDs and tests. Essential Function Assistance and Administrative Support Description Provide support to department management, faculty/staff, students, and other community stakeholders, including providing institutional information based on inquiry, correspondence, course materials, and requested media equipment. Serve as liaison between the College and external partners (e.g., companies, schools, vendors, suppliers). Assist in facility operations including opening, closing, securing, and maintaining the Center. Maintain MSDS documentation. Support RMTC room scheduling. Coordinate third-party testing, proctoring, and delivering of test results to companies as needed. Create invoices for testing and forward on for processing. Assist faculty and staff with planning and coordinating of some departmental events and meetings, including materials, supplies, printed media, data, and correspondence related to such duties. Maintain and order all office supplies Essential Function Efficiency and Automation Description Under the direction of the Executive Director, evaluate, develop, improve, and maintain technological tools to ease the workload and optimize the workflow of staff and students, utilizing different programming technologies. Assist in the evaluation of feasibility of new software offerings to improve the student experience, deploying accepted solutions and developing processes and procedures for more efficient use by the College. Managing the content and structure of the Industrial Trades portion of the KCC website, including the maintenance of timely and relevant content for a variety of internal and external audiences. Essential Function Purchasing and Management of Training Materials Description Responsible for ordering all student consumables (books, calculators, online tests, etc.) for Resource Center and off-site locations. Collaborate with partner Center Assistants projecting needs for ordering additional study materials and online seats. Prepare purchase requisitions including cost analysis, identification of discounts, and sourcing of materials and vendors, ensuring optimal purchasing values. Receive and verify products and materials purchased from vendors. Maintain documentation of all online ordering procedures. Responsible for resolving any shipment discrepancies and distribution. Use and maintain Access database for managing inventory, ensuring proper data normalization and data integrity. Perform regular physical inventory accounts and reconciliation as well as help project consumable needs and meet budgetary constraints. Support program areas during annual inventory by working with instructional assistants and providing data entry of program inventories. Prepare various inventory reports and provide analysis for administration and instructor review and action. je-4b7ab3fce7414a7092f798165cb2b8ba