Administrative Assist, Learning Resources Center - JC Campus

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Jackson County, MS

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Budgeting, Check Processing, Communication Skills, Construction, Customer Support/Service, Document Scanners, Employee Relations, Fax Machines, Higher Education, Mail Processing, Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Operational Strategy, Organizational Skills, People Management, Purchase Orders, Staff Development, Telephone Skills, Training/Teaching, Word Processing
LOCATION
Jackson County, MS
POSTED
1 day ago

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Administrative Assist, Learning Resources Center - JC Campus Job Description

The Administrative Assistant, Learning Resources Center (LRC), performs a variety of administrative, clerical, and customer service functions that support the effective operation of the Library and Learning Resources Center. This position reports directly to the Assistant Dean of the Learning Resources Center.

Job Duties

  1. Maintain an accurate and complete filing system.

  2. Produce letters, reports, and minutes from rough drafts utilizing word processing.

  3. Compose routine correspondence.

  4. Monitor expenditures and update budget spreadsheets.

  5. Process email, correspondence, and phone calls in an effective and efficient manner.

  6. Prepare and process check requests, purchase requisitions, travel vouchers, and other required budget-related paperwork.

  7. Maintain an effective working relationship with college personnel and students.

  8. Become proficient in Banner as it relates to job duties.

  9. Prepare equipment inventory and salvage documentation.

  10. Monitor and report maintenance requests for the Learning Resources Center.

  11. Become proficient with Accudemia.

  12. Upgrade skill level and performance through Employee Development.

  13. Operate copy, scanner, and fax machines.

  14. Work night or weekend hours as needed.

  15. Demonstrate exceptional adherence to work schedule and policies.

  16. Collect, sort, and distribute campus LRC mail.

  17. Hire and supervise LRC student workers. Prepare student workers' timecards.

  18. Answer telephone for Assistant Dean of LRC.

  19. Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean of the Learning Resources Center, Dean of Teaching and Learning, and/or Campus Vice President.

Mandatory Qualifications

(M1) Associate's Degree (or higher) in Business and Office Technology or a related field from an institutional accrediting agency of higher education and three years of secretarial experience.

(M2) Training and/or experience in the operation of personal computers and proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software.

(M3) Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Desirable Qualifications

(D1) Bachelor's Degree from an institutional accrediting agency of higher education.

(D2) Experience using Banner software.

(D3) Experience working with college students in a community college setting.

EEO Statement

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes students and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, or qualified disability in its programs and activities. For further information, contact the Compliance Officer P.O. Box 609, Perkinston, Mississippi, 39573, telephone number 601-528-8735, email address compliance@mgccc.edu.

The College:

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College District serves a four-county area with three major campuses, the Community Campus and four centers including: Perkinston Campus, Perkinston, MS; Harrison County Campus, Gulfport, MS; Jackson County Campus, Gautier, MS. Additionally, The Bryant Center at Tradition, Biloxi, MS; Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center, Gulfport, MS; Haley Reeves Barbour Maritime Training Academy, Pascagoula, MS; Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, MS; Keesler Center, Biloxi, MS; The West Harrison Center, Long Beach, MS; and George County Center, Lucedale, MS.

State and regional associations accredit Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, and several programs are accredited nationally. Offerings include academic, technical degree, vocational skill and adult continuing education programs.

Classification Staff

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 06/02/2026 Close Date 06/15/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants For more information on the position, please contact (Name, Address, Phone, and Email):

Terri Cothern

Assistant Dean of Learning Resources

Jackson County Campus

228-497-7633

terri.cothern@mgccc.edu

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Transcripts

Optional Documents

  • Cover Letter
  • Additional Transcripts
  • Certificates

About the Company

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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College