Part-Time Administrative Associate Engineering

Lorain County Community College • Elyria, OH

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Department is seeking a highly organized, collaborative, and customer-focused Part-Time Administrative Associate to support the department’s daily operations. The position serves as a primary point of contact for students, faculty, staff, and visitors and helps maintain efficient departmental operations. The role assists with scheduling, budget tracking, purchasing processes, and preparing correspondence, reports, presentations, and other departmental documents. It also supports the planning and execution of internal and public-facing events, responds to student and employee inquiries, processes forms and requests, and maintains confidential records with professionalism and discretion. The position requires managing multiple priorities, working independently and collaboratively, exercising sound judgment, and providing exceptional customer service in a fast-paced office environment. The ideal candidate is dependable, proactive, communicates and organizes effectively, and is committed to supporting the Engineering Department and College’s mission and goals.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Office Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One to two years of administrative or office support experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Communications, or a related field.
• Experience working in a higher education environment.
• Familiarity with student information systems, enterprise software, or database management systems.
• Experience with budget tracking, purchasing procedures, or basic accounting functions.
• Experience coordinating meetings, events, schedules, or departmental activities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing responsibilities and adapt to changing departmental needs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Assist with scheduling, budget tracking, and purchasing processes.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, and other departmental documents.
• Support the planning and execution of internal and public-facing events.
• Respond to inquiries from students and employees.
• Process forms and requests.
• Maintain confidential records professionally and discreetly.
• Manage multiple priorities and provide customer service in a fast-paced office environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree