Center Coordinator

Center Coordinator

Salary

$21.61 Hourly

Location

Kirkwood Regional Center at the University of Iowa, IA

Job Type

Full-Time Board-Approved

Job Number

02900

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

Regional Center at U of I

Opening Date

07/01/2026

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JOB GOAL:

To advance the college's mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Under limited supervision, performs student support and general office work at the administrative support level. This includes, but is not limited to coordination of concurrent enrollment and other college credit classes, continuing education activities, routine correspondence, providing student assistance and general software support, and maintaining confidential student and center records. A high degree of independent judgment and collaboration with other college employees and departments is expected. This individual must possess the ability to work as a member of a team providing a high level of front-line customer service. This position may require working up to two evenings per week and other work hours as assigned to accommodate the Center's hours and operations.

The typical work schedule will be 7 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contributes in the scheduling and promotion of concurrent enrollment offerings.
• Builds concurrent enrollment section offerings for onsite, and/or regional and county center, as it relates to high school partnership offerings.
• Assists with scheduling and supervising building personnel, and work study students.
• Assists with facility scheduling, use and billing.
• Assists with budgets, CCHS district and other billing, processes payroll and I-9 verification.
• Assists with accounts payable, purchase orders and monitoring of department expenses.
• Works in multiple software systems for student and center support: Recruit, Dual Enroll, 25Live Scheduling, Avigilon building security/door scheduling software, and Colleague.
• Supports concurrent enrollment students as it relates to assistance with the application process, processing and approving registrations, distribution of materials, student orientation, and processing course withdraw requests.
• Provides responsive and timely customer service to partner school districts.
• Orders and maintains course books and materials for center academy courses.
• Serves as a liaison for all partnership activities, including community, college, and high school partnerships.
• Assists with general technology support - classrooms, computer labs/laptop carts, faculty work stations, etc.
• Functions as an overall point of contact for the center, especially in absence of professional personnel and/or director.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Be able and willing to represent the College in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve.
• Ability to organize and present various concepts of advising to a wide range of students with varying backgrounds and abilities.
• Must be an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and energetic individual with the ability to meet and deal effectively and courteously with students, College personnel, and all the members of the community.
• Ability to assume responsibility; deal effectively with problems, and exercise independent judgment when making decisions.
• Ability to read, understand, and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written form and ability to request clarification when needed.
• Possess thorough knowledge of office methods and procedures, office equipment, and telephone techniques.
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer for word-processing, data base information and mainframe.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in an atmosphere of frequent interruption.
• Possess knowledge of and have the ability to make decisions consistent with, college policies and procedures.
• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing. The position involves occasional (10-33%) driving to events and meetings away from KRCUI.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Any combination of three years of full-time office experience or an appropriate Associate degree.
• Must have at least one year experience using word processing/microcomputer equipment.
• Must have a valid driver's license and own transportation.
• This position requires a valid drivers license and participation in continuous Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) monitoring. Your driving record will be verified initially and monitored on an ongoing basis as a condition of employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Will certify to meet the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administrations (OSHAs) Blood borne Pathogen Standard.

EEO/AA STATEMENT:

It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness (employees) or the Vice President of Student Services (students), 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, 319-398-5572,equity@kirkwood.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: (303) 844-5695 FAX: (303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339 Email:OCR.Denver@ed.gov.

WHY KIRKWOOD:

Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Kirkwood offers a wide range of employee benefits. Read more about them here!

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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent with three years of full time office experience OR an appropriate associates degree?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have at least one year experience using word processing/microcomputer equipment?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Kirkwood Community College

Address 6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52404

Phone 319-398-5572

Website http://www.kirkwood.edu