Administrative Assistant I - Fire Academy

Professional Support Assistant

The purpose of this position is to provide extensive secretarial skills for the performance of duties of a complex nature requiring frequent use of discretion and independent judgment. The Professional Support Assistant is responsible for serving in an overall secretarial capacity to the Director of the Fire Academy. Position responsibilities include :

• Creating and maintaining course and student records that fulfill both Kilgore College and Texas Commission on Fire Protection class entry, registration, and record guidelines.
• Maintaining instructor files that comply with Kilgore College and Texas Commission of Fire Protection requirements.
• Cross-training for clerical support within the same department and assisting the Deputy Director of the Fire Academy.
• Instructor to student liaison for face-to-face Fire Academy.
• Critical equipment TCFP and NFPA record keeping.
• Maintaining appropriate supplies levels and equipment for office use.

Minimum position requirements include :

Supervisory responsibilities include :

Physical demands and work environment include :

Safety includes :

Benefits and perks include :

Kilgore College is a two-year, comprehensive public community college with a campus in Kilgore and an extension center in Longview, Texas. With approximately 7,000 students, Kilgore College is a student-centered institution characterized by excellence in teaching and quality learning opportunities. Kilgore College is focused on continually improving their students' holistic experience leading them to success in life while improving access to higher education and partnering with those who advance the vision of a stronger community culturally, socially, and economically.

Vision statement : We commit to be the higher education institution of choice in Northeast Texas.

Positions will remain open until filled. Some Adjunct and Part-Time teaching positions may remain open perpetually as the need for part time instructors fluctuates with student enrollment. Teaching positions will be required to submit official transcripts upon an offer of employment. An offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity within three (3) days of being hired. Failure to submit proof within the required time shall result in immediate employment termination. All position appointments are subject to approval by the college's Board of Trustees.

This description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Kilgore College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or 34 C.F.R. Part 104, veteran's status or genetic information in its educational programs, employment policies or activities.