The mission of Laramie County Community College is to transform our students' lives through the power of inspired learning. Our over-arching goal is that our accomplishments as a community college will distinguish LCCC from others in the nation, in turn benefiting our communities and bringing pride to the Great State of Wyoming.  Our core values include Passion, Authenticity, and the Desire to Make a Difference. 

A cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications for this position is required. You can upload a cover letter when you create an applicant profile.

• Hours of Work: Monday – Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm.
• Screening will begin ASAP and continue until the position(s) is filled.
• Start date to be determined, but as soon as practicable after the hiring/interview process. Tentative Start Date: February 17th, 2025. 

Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time, benefited Classified 3 level position. Starting wage range: $15.87 - $17.92/hourly, depending upon experience.

• Educational Benefits for the employees and dependents
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 15 – 18 Paid Holiday/Closure Days
• Two Paid Personal Days
• Healthcare/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Generous Retirement Benefits - 14.62% Employer Paid/4% Employee Paid
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• Onsite Childcare Center
• Professional Development Opportunities

Job Summary: Core responsibilities of this position include:

The Administrative Assistant, Life Enrichment is a full-time benefited position working closely with the Program Manager of Outreach and Workforce Development (OWD), the Administrative Assistant of OWD, the Non-Credit Technical Training Coordinator and the staff of Facilities & Events. This position provides smooth day-to-day operations and supports the college’s mission of transforming lives through inspired learning. The Administrative Assistant manages administrative functions, coordinate program logistics, provides support to the Program Manager of Outreach and Workforce development and Life Enrichment faculty while delivering exceptional customer service to both internal staff and external participants.

Other tasks may be assigned based on contemporary institutional need.

For information about Cheyenne, visit http://www.lccc.cc.wy.us/about/welcome.

Essential Functions:  – this position is Non-Exempt, i.e., is eligible for compensatory or overtime pay provisions of the FLSA.  This listing of essential duties is not all-inclusive, but representative; other duties may be assigned).

• Facilitate community education program, summer youth programs and various events by coordinating schedules, managing registrations, and providing administrative assistance to ensure smooth operation and a positive experience for participants.

• Maintains efficient office operations by developing office processes and procedures.
• Ensure financial accountability by monitoring budget expenditures, maintaining accurate financial records, and providing regular reports to support the program.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge

• Administrative – Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
• Budget Control – Knowledge of budget control methods, policies, and procedures.
• Computers – Knowledge of operation of computers
• Customer and Personal Service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• English Language – Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Office Procedures – Knowledge of office procedures and of spelling, grammar, punctuation and arithmetic.
• Records Administration – Knowledge of records administration and maintenance techniques and procedures.
• Regulatory Compliance – Knowledge of FERPA and Title IX laws, regulations and standards.

Skills

• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Active Listening - giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Analytical Skills – Capacity to analyze data, identify trends, and make informed decisions based on findings.
• Communication – Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the capacity to convey complex information clearly.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Computer Software – proficient in computer-based training software, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Outlook, and other relevant software applications to effectively complete job tasks.
• Conflict Management – Use of tools, skills and processes to find respectful and creative ways to resolve disputes and disagreements.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Data Entry – Entering information or updating records in a database or computer system with minimal errors.
• Document Editing – Editing documents for correct spelling and grammar.
• Interpersonal Skills – Ability to interact effectively with others, build relationships, and manage interpersonal dynamics.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Organization – Ability to organize tasks, resources, and workflows efficiently.
• Records Management – Proficient in organizing, updating, and maintaining accurate records in both physical and digital formats. Skilled in using records management software and tools to ensure easy access and security of information.
• Social Perceptiveness – Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Systems Evaluation - Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
• Teamwork and Collaboration – Ability to work effectively as part of a team, contributing to group goals and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Abilities

• Attention to Detail – The ability to observe, analyze, and comprehend even the most minute aspects of a task or situation.
• Communication – The ability to effectively express your thoughts, ideas, and messages to diverse people in oral and written form. Public speaking skills and ability to write/edit emails, letters, and technical reports.
• Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Emotional Intelligence – Ability to manage both your own emotions and understand the emotions of people around you.
• Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Mathematical Reasoning - The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
• Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
• Professionalism – Capable of representing the organization in a professional manner, adapting to various situations with maturity, and maintaining confidentiality and discretion at all times.
• Records Maintenance – Accurately prepare and maintain records, files, and reports, including records of materials, supplies, time, and work performed.
• Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
• Time Sharing - The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information.
• Visualization – The ability to imagine how something will look after it Is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
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Physical/Mental Demands: 

• To successfully perform the essential functions of this position, an employee must be able to maintain appropriate composure and necessary confidentiality with regard to both past and current employee, student, and donor data; documents; issues; etc., and respect privacy needs of employees, students, donors
• The ability to comply with highly inflexible deadlines is required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position; there will be multiple occurrences of sudden, urgent task completion required
• While performing the essential functions of this position a variable work schedule may be required including long workdays, evenings, and some weekends as needed
• There may be occurrences of interacting with employees and/or students, past employees and/or students, members of the general public, and others who express opinions, may exhibit strong emotions, which will require the employee to interact professionally, diplomatically, and appropriately in such situations
• While performing the essential duties of this position, an employee would frequently be required to move around the assigned work areas as well as within hallways, meeting rooms, and other parts of the campus facilities
• There may be multiple/daily instances of prolonged sitting, standing, and personal computer use, which would include keyboard and/or mouse usage as well as viewing a computer monitor
• An employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds to perform essential position functions
• Ability to travel when necessary.

NOTE: This position description is a general description; it is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform.  All employees of the College are expected to perform other tasks as assigned by their respective supervisor/manager regardless of job title or routine job duties.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:   

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, or in lieu of the educational requirement a minimum of two years of direct work experience related to the job duties listed and a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• One year of experience providing customer service or administrative assistance in a detailed oriented, and computerized and/or data-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications:   

• Four years of experience in a customer service or clerical assistance environment.

If you are selected for the position, your appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. LCCC reserves the right to end this employment agreement should the results of your background investigation not be successful.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Laramie County Community College is committed to providing a safe and nondiscriminatory educational and employment environment. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or other status protected by law. Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The college does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational, extracurricular, athletic or other programs or in the context of employment.

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