Administrative Assistant, Student LIfe and Community Engagement

Administrative Assistant, Student LIfe and Community Engagement

Salary

$16.94 - $18.97 Hourly

Location

Bullhead City, AZ

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

13-01680

Department

Student Life and Community Engagement

Opening Date

07/21/2026

Closing Date

8/4/2026 3:00 PM Arizona

About Mohave College:

Located about 100 miles southeast of Las Vegas, Nevada, Mohave College is a comprehensive community college serving Mohave County in the northwest portion of the State of Arizona and its neighboring communities in California, Nevada, and Utah. With over 13,000 students each year on campuses in Kingman, Lake Havasu City, Bullhead City, and Colorado City, and an extensive online education program, Mohave College's mission is to serve our communities, empowering students to succeed through innovative pathways and quality education.

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Description

Create Connections. Inspire Engagement. Make Every Student Feel They Belong.

Mohave College is seeking an enthusiastic and service-minded Administrative Assistant, Student Life and Community Engagement to help create an exceptional student experience through meaningful engagement, outstanding customer service, and strong organizational support. If you enjoy working with people, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to make a difference in students lives every day, this is the opportunity for you.

As the Administrative Assistant for Student Life and Community Engagement, you will be more than the person who keeps the office running-you will be an important part of creating a welcoming campus where students feel connected, supported, and inspired to get involved. From assisting with campus events and student activities to supporting community partnerships and providing exceptional customer service, your work will directly contribute to building a vibrant campus culture.

Were looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with people and wants to make a positive impact. The ideal candidate is student-focused, collaborative, organized, welcoming, and engaging-someone who takes initiative, follows through on commitments, and isnt afraid to jump in wherever theyre needed. You enjoy solving problems, coordinating details, and creating positive experiences for everyone who walks through the door.

As one of the first points of contact for students, employees, and community members, youll represent Mohave College with professionalism, warmth, and enthusiasm. Youll confidently balance multiple priorities, coordinate events and activities, manage schedules and communications, and help ensure the Student Life and Community Engagement office operates smoothly and efficiently.

Most importantly, youll understand that every interaction matters. Whether youre answering a students question, supporting a campus event, collaborating with colleagues, or assisting a community partner, youll recognize the important role you play in fostering student engagement, building relationships, and strengthening the connection between Mohave College and the communities we serve.

If youre a relationship-builder, problem-solver, and self-starter who enjoys creating meaningful experiences, values teamwork, and wants to be part of something bigger than yourself, wed love to meet you.

Join Mohave College and help create a campus where students dont just attend-they connect, engage, belong, and thrive.

See more details here.

What Well Love About You

• You are student-focused and genuinely enjoy helping students feel welcomed, connected, and supported throughout their college experience.
• You are a relationship-builder who easily connects with students, colleagues, campus partners, and community members while creating a positive and inclusive environment.
• You bring a welcoming, engaging personality and understand that every interaction is an opportunity to make someone feel like they belong.
• You are highly organized and dependable, managing multiple priorities, calendars, events, and administrative responsibilities with accuracy and professionalism.
• You are a self-starter who takes initiative, anticipates needs, and follows through without waiting to be asked.
• You thrive in a collaborative team environment, willingly stepping in to support colleagues and contribute wherever youre needed.
• You enjoy coordinating events and activities, paying attention to the details that create memorable experiences for students and the campus community.
• You are an excellent communicator who provides outstanding customer service and remains calm, professional, and solution-oriented in a fast-paced environment.
• You embrace change, adapt quickly to shifting priorities, and enjoy finding creative solutions to new challenges.
• You understand that behind every successful event, program, and student experience is someone who keeps everything running smoothly-and you take pride in being that person.
• You believe in Mohave Colleges mission and are excited to help create a vibrant campus culture where students can connect, grow, and thrive.

What You'll Love About Us

• We create the future. At Mohave College, curiosity drives everything we do. We inspire innovation, take smart risks, and transform challenges into opportunities for growth. Together, we design new possibilities-learning from both our successes and our setbacks as we shape the future of education and workforce development.
• We engage with passion. We bring energy, purpose, and heart to our work. Whether we're welcoming new students, collaborating on ideas, or celebrating achievements, we lead with enthusiasm and a sense of fun. Our passion makes a difference-for our students, our colleagues, and our community.
• We build together. Diversity of thought, background, and experienceisour greateststrength. We believe every voice matters and that collaboration fuels creativity. By empowering one another and working toward a shared vision, we amplify our collective impact and move the College forward.
• We live with integrity. We communicate openly, invite collaboration, and make decisions transparently. Respect and authenticity guide every interaction, ensuring trust within our teams and across our campuses.
• We care deeply. We care about our students, our colleagues, and our communities. Every action we take is grounded in service and compassion-helping others succeed is at the heart of who we are.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance/FSA, HSA -see more detailed informationhere.(for eligible positions)

• PTO

• 120 hours per year - Staff

• 18 hours per year - 9-Month Faculty

• 35 hours per year - 12-Month Faculty

• Paid Holidays

• 21 days- Staff

• 26 days- 9-month Faculty

• 39 days- 12-Month Faculty

• Sick Leave-40 hours per year

• ASRS(Arizona State Retirement System)

• Tuition Voucher(to use towardsMohaveCollegecourses)

• Summer hours - 4-day work week.

• Work-Life Balance Schedule

Typical Duties

• Perform basic secretarial support functions using modern office procedures and equipment. Examples include answering phones, preparing correspondence, data entry, maintaining filing systems, processing incoming/outgoing mail and other similar duties.
• Gather and provide general program information to students, faculty, staff and the public. Refer issues or concerns to appropriate party for resolution.
• Maintain supervisors or departments calendars, schedule appointments and meetings, including travel as required. Assist in the preparation of program materials for meetings or other distribution. May assist in coordinating special events.
• Track department budget accounts and office supplies, record expenditures and facilitate supply orders according to established procedures. Process invoices for payment.
• Prepare a variety of college forms required by the daily operation of the program.
• May direct student workers or other workers.
• May serve as Web content administrator for the area assigned.
• With experience, may sometimes be required to work independently.
• With increased knowledge of program policies and procedures, may be required to exercise independent judgment and initiative.
• May assist in the preparation of program reports required by federal and/or state law.
• May administer exams and/or require cash handling.
• Adhere to college, federal and state administrative procedures, guidelines, initiatives and directives to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations affecting college operations.
• Perform other tasks of a similar nature or level as assigned.

NOTE: The job duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by positions in this job classification. Not all duties assigned to every position are included, nor is it expected that all positions will be assigned every duty.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED, AND
• 2 years related experience, or 30 semester hours of college credit, OR
• Possession of skills, knowledge and behaviors as outlined int he positions core competencies below:

Core Competencies:

• Adaptability & Flexibility - Ability to cope with difficulties and shift gears comfortably. Respond effectively and rapidly adapt to new information, multiple demands, ambiguity, shifting of priorities, unexpected obstacles, emerging situations and rapid change.
• Effective Communications - Conveys clear and timely messages that positively influence the thoughts and actions of others. Effectively expresses ideas and information both in speaking and writing that is appropriate to the complexity of the topic and the knowledge and understanding of the audience.
• Customer Focus - Ability to build and maintain internal and external customer relationships, ensuring satisfaction with the programs and services offered by the college.
• Ethics & Integrity - Ability to operate in an ethical and trustworthy manner. Respects and maintains confidentiality. Avoid situations and actions considered inappropriate or which present a conflict of interest. Earn the trust, respect and confidence of employees through consistent honesty, forthrightness and professionalism in all interactions.
• Planning & Organization - Ability to identify the sequence of tasks and the resources needed to achieve a goal, and prioritizes key action steps. Anticipates the impacts and risks of decisions and actions.
• Reliability and Commitment - Cares about the cause of the team and works toward the teams goals. Participates in group projects and conversations, and completes individual assignments for which they are responsible.

Application Instructions

It is the responsibility of each applicant to have all the following documents on file in theEmployee Servicesoffice by the deadline datein order tocontinue in the application process for this position. Application materials will not be returned.

• A complete online employment application form. Please do not state see resume on any part of the application. Blank spaces may becausefor rejection of the application.
• Cover letter addressing the criteria listed in the job announcement and your qualifications for this position.
• Resume or curriculum vitae. Optional, but encouraged.
• Transcripts of all college work. (Unofficial transcripts or photocopies will be accepted toestablishthe application file. Official transcripts will berequiredif the candidate is offered theposition.)

Important Notes:

• If any of theabove-listedmaterials are missing or incomplete, the application will not be considered.
• Items 2-4 may either be attached electronically to the application or mailed to the address below (position number must be included on all documents):

Mohave College

Employee Services

1971JagersonAvenue

Kingman, AZ 86409

01

In one or two brief sentences, please explain why you are interested in this specific position at Mohave College.

02

Indicate which of the following computer software programs you have at least 2 years of experience working with.

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Email Program
• Microsoft Access
• Power Point
• Canvas/Schoology
• Jenzabar/Colleague
• None

03

Provide a specific, but brief, explanation of your knowledge of and experience with the communities in this campus service area.

04

What is your philosophy of customer service?

05

To help us with our recruitment efforts, please tell us how you heard about this opening. Thank you.

Required Question

Employer Mohave College

Address 1971 Jagerson Avenue

Bldg 101

Kingman, Arizona, 86409

Phone 928-681-5624

928-692-3090

Website http://www.mohave.edu/jobs