Teaching Assistant (College) jobs in Champaign, IL

Student Office Assistant, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning

Hourly Rate: $14.00

Student employment positions are part-time,19 hour-or-less per week, temporary/seasonal appointments. This position requires Federal Work Study. The work schedule is dependent upon departmental needs and employee's availability; typically work hours are between 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday thru Friday.

For information about student employment and the requirements, visit: Financial Aid/Student Employment.

The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) seeks to engage faculty and staff in learning about the complexities, challenges, and rewards of teaching in higher education. CETL assists in the training and development of Parkland College employees to help us create positive impact for our students.

Essential Job Functions

• Answer phone calls and greet visitors; attempt to respond to inquiries and provide appropriate information; take messages when needed.
  
• File and retrieve documents, records, and reports. 
  
• Open, sort, and distribute incoming correspondence, including faxes and email. Deliver, pick-up, and distribute internal mail and packages for the department as needed.
  
• Create documents using Microsoft Office applications. Learn other computer programs to assist with data entering.
  
• Assist with completing forms in accordance with department procedures.
  
• Create and manage paper or electronic filing systems, recording information, updating paperwork, or maintaining documents.
  
• Provide assistance with website content as needed.
  
• Operate office equipment, such as copiers, PCs, and/or phone systems.
  
• Work independently and efficiently.
  
• May assist with special projects, research, and events.
  
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.
  

Minimum Requirements

• Meet all eligibility requirements for student employment as determined by Financial Aid. This position requires Federal Work Study.
• Knowledge of general office procedures and office filing systems.
  
• Ability to learn how to operate standard office equipment and computer systems.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively in person and over the phone. Excellent spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills.
  
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Access, Excel, Word) is preferred.  
  
• Ability to work inclusively in a diverse setting.
  
• Maintain confidentiality, be punctual, communicate changes in work schedule in advance.
  
• Appropriate attire as discussed for the work environment.
  
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://www.parkland.edu/careers will not be considered.

Please monitor your email, including spam or junk mail folders, for future correspondence from Parkland College Human Resources.
For further information on the application process, please contact at 217-351-2220.

Applicants with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process.

Requests may be submitted by contacting Human Resources at 217-351-2220 or by emailing hr@parkland.edu.

Equal Opportunity Employer