Student Services is recruiting for one full time Administrative Assistant I to provide support for Advising, Counseling, & Support Services. Under the primary guidance and supervision of the Director of Advising, this position provides administrative and operational support through a shared model concept for multiple directors within the Division of Student Services. This position serves as a primary point of contact for students, staff, and visitors by managing communications, coordinating departmental activities, overseeing student workers, and supporting daily office operations. The role requires strong organizational, customer service, and multitasking skills to effectively prioritize responsibilities across multiple student services departments while ensuring efficient and professional service delivery.
This position is benefits eligible.
About Our Institution
Victoria College (VC) is a vital public community college located in Victoria, Texas and has been a respected community partner in the Crossroads region since 1925 and continues to offer quality, affordable educational opportunities to help our students achieve their dreams. VC offers a variety of high-quality associate's degrees and transfer programs, preparing students for success in their chosen fields. The college fosters a close-knit community, serving approximately 7,100 students across diverse backgrounds and learning styles, including full-time, part-time, online, veterans, and adult learners. VC features five academic divisions:
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Academic Support & Student Success
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Allied Health
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Career & Technical Education
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Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences
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Science, Mathematics, Engineering, & Physical Education
Additionally, VC offers various programs through the Academy of Lifelong Learning, catering to the educational needs of the community.
Living in the Area
Victoria, a charming city with a population of around 67,000, provides a welcoming and affordable environment. Residents enjoy a variety of benefits, including diverse culinary experiences, a rich cultural scene with museums and art galleries, and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. Victoria boasts over 50 parks and green spaces, including Riverside Park and Spring Creek Greenway, offering scenic walking and biking trails. The city is well-connected with regional transportation networks, including Victoria Regional Airport and multiple bus services. Victoria's cost of living is significantly lower than the national average, making it an attractive option for students and families alike.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle controls, keypads, etc. Will be required to sit and reach with hands and arms as well as, sit, stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds while loading event supplies, booth equipment, office supplies and paper. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, some color vision, and the ability to adjust focus from documents to computer screen. Hearing light to moderate sound is required by this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
