administrative assistant

clerical support

academic advisor

service technician

adjunct instructor

Des Moines Area Community College

Job Work/Life Balance: This position was a contract for a set number of hours (100 in my case). It was pretty easy to set up a consistent schedule for being at work, while not needing to worry if there was something else I needed to attend to.

Compensation/Benefits: I got paid fairly well ($13.75/hr). I admittedly do not remember much of the benefits while I was there, but I got to do something that was relevant to what I studied in college, so that was a benefit in itself.

Job Security/Advancement: Look, it is a limited contract. I do not think it would be fair to dock it on that, as it tells you as such ahead of time, and does a good job of that.

Management: He likely ended up managing time more than he did me. He had a hefty schedule leading up to the start of the fall semester, and was able to shift my focus towards whatever task needed prioritization. Because of this, we got a lot done, and I ended up solidifying some of what I was taught prior in a job setting.

Job Culture: People there are decent, and do a pretty good job of being friendly despite the frantic tone of the pre-semester organizing. You could kind of tell when they were feeling sour, though. I cannot blame them, as I was able to be in a similar/close position.

A typical day was spent with an hour or two of preparation for the class, teaching the class & then office hours depending on the needs of the students.

I learned a lot about adapting expectations for the classes I taught & engaging with students that were having troubles. Looking for behavioral differences when students were struggling or excelling.

My relationship with my mentor/head of the department was excellent. We met inside & outside of work to discuss how we could make a better learning environment for our students & how it was important to continually be aware of the technologies of our field & how to implement them into the class room.

I answer a high volume of phone calls while sometimes calling and working with 911 operators. I also dispatch Security and Facilities employees while creating a daily, accurate log of phone calls and radio traffic. Management is very easy to work with. Co-workers have very good communication skills and are always ready to take on tasks. The hardest part of the job is not being able to physically assist in Security or Medical situations. The most enjoyable part of the job is being able to assist behind closed doors and being a key part of the "Making a Difference Team".

I loved working with students, but on a typical day I was at a desk all day working on the computer. This job taught me how to be a team player, become more responsible, and to be a multi-tasker. The hardest part of the job was we were always under staff, so we all had to learn everyone elses job and help out where needed. The most enjoyable part is seeing the students succeed and move on towards their goal. It's a good feeling when you  know you helped someone out. I can pretty much get a long with everyone. I loved working with all my co-workers and it made my job easier and more fun.

DMACC is where I discovered my strongest talents and my academic and professional aspirations. I was recruited to work in the Promotions and Publications Department my first semester. There, I was mentored and challenged. I wrote copy for the college newsletter brochures and numerous other publications. I did layout and design on a light table. Design on the computer was just born and I worked with the first graphic designer hired by DMACC.

I will never forget my boss and mentor at DMACC!

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Excellent starting position with little stress for those getting into the IT field. Supervisors/Superiors do a great job teaching you what you need to know for the position, and aren't afraid to let you fly on your own once trained. Are always willing to explain when something you are unfamiliar with comes up. No micro-managing. Easy to get along with coworkers. Become eligible for retirement account after roughly 6 months, if I remember correctly.

My work for DMACC was to teach a 12 week Life Skills class to men in prison who were nearing their parole as returning citizens.  

The job could be challenging at times as the men did not have access to technology connected to the internet.  I did not have classroom internet connection in one of my classrooms.

The position was rewarding, in that there were men who transformed during the twelve week course! Most of the men were appreciative of the educational opportunities offered them through DMACC in the prison.

I worked for Urban Campus and really enjoyed my time there.  The campus is small enough that you feel a part of the team, no matter what job you perform (custodian to Provost).  I enjoyed my supervisors, and I was given free reign to do my job with little supervision or micro managing which I appreciated.  With that said, I always had a lot of support when needed.

You pick your hours of availability outside of classes you are enrolled in, Didn't learn anything new but kept current skills up to par, management is relaxed and very helpful at all times, the workplace culture is fun and friendly and interested in your success, the hardest part was trying to teach an new approach to a problem that the student was not familiar with, the most enjoyable part of the job was when the student started to understand the process of getting to the answer.

I’ve enjoyed every minute of working at DMACC Urban Campus. The students are so dedicated and it’s great getting to have the chance to know them and hear their stories. Seeing them work so hard to achieve their goals is always inspiring. My boss, the full time science faculty, and the lab coordinator have also been amazing. They are always quick to respond to texts and emails and are a real asset for those wanting to learn new teaching techniques.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Administrative assistant 15 salaries reported	$24.32 per hour
Clerical support 8 salaries reported	$19.00 per hour
Academic advisor 3 salaries reported	$28.18 per hour
Service technician 9 salaries reported	$21.24 per hour
Adjunct instructor 4 salaries reported	$32.54 per hour

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