Administrative Assistant, Child Development Lab School

Administrative Assistant, Child Development Lab School

Salary: $15.67 Hourly Location: Waco, TX Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 00525 Division: Instruction & Student Engagement Department (Division) Workforce & Public Service

Opening Date: 03/02/2026

Description LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO EXEMPLIFY OUR COLLEGE VALUES:

Communication: We will be open and courageous in our communication with students and with one another. We will communicate decisions and the reasons for them. Excellence: We will strive for excellence in all that we do. We will actively plan for the future, seeking new and innovative ways to accomplish our mission. Inclusiveness: We will seek to appreciate and understand our students and each other, actively seeking different viewpoints. We will work to create a welcoming environment where our diverse community of students and employees learn, teach, and work together. Integrity: We will work with the highest level of integrity, taking responsibility for all of our actions. We will tell the truth and seek to be fair in our decision-making and actions. People: We will be honest, humble, respectful, and gracious to our students and to each other. We best serve our students, colleagues, and community when we work as a team.

Application will not be considered until ALL required documents are received. POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED

General Position Description This position provides administrative and clerical support for the daily operations of the Child Development Lab School, assisting the Facility Director, staff, and families. The role also supports faculty within the Child Studies and Education program as needed, contributing to efficient program operations and a welcoming educational environment.

This position receives general direction from the Facility Director of the Child Development Lab School and exercises no supervision.

Note: This is a security sensitive position and an appropriate background investigation will be made on applicants being strongly considered for this position.

Selection Criteria The cover letter should address how the following knowledge, skills, and abilities were acquired:

Knowledge of:

1. English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation;
2. Office methods and practices, including filing systems, record maintenance, and basic report and correspondence preparation;
3. Principles and procedures of basic recordkeeping and data management;
4. Operation of modern office equipment, including computers, copiers, scanners, and multi-line phone systems;
5. Commonly used computer software and applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and related systems;
6. Customer service principles, particularly in a family-focused or educational environment;

Skills in:

1. Providing courteous, professional, and responsive customer service to students, parents, staff, and visitors;
2. Proofreading, editing, and preparing documents with accuracy and attention to detail;
3. Organizing and prioritizing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment;
4. Maintaining accurate records and files in both electronic and paper formats;

Ability to:

1. Communicate effectively and professionally in both oral and written form;
2. Understand, interpret, and follow oral and written instructions;
3. Learn and effectively use new technologies, software, and office systems;
4. Perform a wide range of general clerical and administrative support duties;
5. Operate a keyboard at a speed necessary for successful job performance;
6. Take and relay messages accurately and clearly via phone, email, and voicemail;
7. Work efficiently under deadlines and time constraints;
8. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and families;
9. Handle confidential, sensitive, and occasionally challenging situations with professionalism, discretion, and empathy;

Working Conditions Sedentary-Desk work; occasional field trips e.g. for college or program activates. Minimal Hazard/Exposure-Standard office setting. At least minimal environmental controls are in place to assure health and comfort.

Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Education: High School Diploma or GED Experience: Some work experience PREferred QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: Work experience in an office environment or child development center

Application Information Please feel free to contact this office regarding the status of your application. NOTE: Finalists may be asked to participate in an in-basket exercise. MCC uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information visit www.dhs.gov/e-verify.

Required Application Materials Online Employment Application Resume Cover Letter (See Selection Criteria) Copy of High School/GED Transcript

McLennan Community College offers comprehensive benefits to our employees. Read more about our Culture and Benefits here.

Employer McLennan Community College Address: 1400 College Drive ADM #101 Waco, Texas, 76708 Phone: 254-299-8605 254-299-8611 Website: http://www.mclennan.edu