Position Details Position Information Job Title Payroll/Benefits Assistant Campus Ankeny Campus, IA Job Number 27-C04 Employment Date As soon as possible. Job Category Support Staff Positions Application & Position Contact Information Human Resources at (515) 964-6479 or jobs@dmacc.edu for information concerning the application process. Megan Williams at (515) 964-6287 or mrwilliams13@dmacc.edu for information concerning the position or your status once the position has closed. Posting Detail Information Salary Information

HIRING RANGE

: $23.84-$25.95 per hour based on experience.

Pay Grade:

CG Job Summary Provide technical payroll and benefits transaction functions. Essential Functions Review, verify, and process payroll data related to credit and non-credit adjunct faculty compensation, including substitute pay, additional pay, and adjunct orientation and training pay. Review and process onboarding documentation for employees. Verify timesheets for accuracy and completeness as needed. Help maintain the Payroll Department email inbox to ensure timely responses and appropriate follow-up. Serve as a backup to Payroll Specialist 1 as needed. Assist the Benefits team by processing all mandatory and voluntary insurance deductions for employees including running monthly reports and updating associated spreadsheets. File all related documents for employee benefits in confidential medical files. Collect, review and process all wellness reimbursements including updating spreadsheet for tracking purposes. Prep and scan confidential medical files into Banner as well as scanning monthly financials. Maintain filing system for college-wide vaccine declinations. Assist with leave balance tracking and fiscal year end corrections. Assist with benefits projects on an ad hoc basis. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Three years of general office experience which includes record keeping, data entry, and word processing. (Postsecondary education in any field may substitute for up to one year of the required experience. 15 semester hours are equivalent to 6 months of experience.) Strong communication skills. Ability to plan, organize and manage time. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals coming from varied backgrounds. Proficient in current software applications, such as Excel and Word. Desired Qualifications Experience in a Human Resources office. Experience working with payroll or benefits system. Experience working in an educational setting.

Physical Requirements Constant:

Sit Occasional:

Lift Floor to Waist < 10 lbs Carry < 10 lbs x 100 ft Push/pull horizontal 10 lbs x 18 in Lateral Pinch Forward reach Crouch Neck Flexion, Extension & Rotation Fine Motor Coordination Hand & Foot Coordination Stand Ability to be Mobile Mobility accommodations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and determined by the essential functions of this position. Physical Demand Category Light Post offer, Pre-Employment Physical Test N/A Work Schedule Monday-Friday, day hours. Posting Date 09/30/2026 Deadline for Submitting Applications 10/08/2026

Open Until Filled No Application Instructions This Vacancy Requires:

A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and or "See Resume" will not be accepted . Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant's name and degrees conferred. Scans, photos, or unofficial copies are acceptable. Official transcripts will be collected upon hire (if applicable). Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at (515) 964-6479 or by email jobs@dmacc.edu .

• The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications and for salary placement of finalist(s).

Please include all relevant work experience.

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Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization. This includes in its programs, activities, employment practices, or hiring practices, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information (in employment) and actual or potential parental, family or marital status. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law. Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Complaint forms may be obtained from the Executive Campus Dean's office, the Executive Academic Deans' office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO /AA Officer, Human Resources https://www.dmacc.edu/hr/index.html . ADA questions and concerns may be directed to the Section 504/ ADA Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515-964-6857, dso@dmacc.edu . Questions or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582,

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OCR .Denver@ed.gov . Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

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• Please describe your work experience in payroll and/or benefits, including a more detailed description of tasks and job duties not covered in your resume or other documents. (Open Ended Question)
• Describe your experience and level of proficiency with electronic payroll/time keeping systems and any other current software you utilize. (Open Ended Question)
• How did you learn about this job opening? DMACC Employee Referral Friend/Relative Indeed.com TeachIowa.gov HigherEdJobs The Chronicle of Higher Education Inside Higher Ed LinkedIn Iowa Workforce Development DMACC Website DMACC Applicant Job Alert Email Other
• Have you completed the DMACC Employment Application (all personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions)?

Yes No (If no, please return to the application and complete all additional information.) Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Optional Documents Resume Cover Letter Transcripts Transcript 2 Transcript 3