Department Assistant III, Kinesiology, Health & Athletics (Short-Term)

Kern Community College District is seeking a detail-oriented professional for a Department Assistant III, Kinesiology, Health & Athletics (Short-Term) position based in the United States. This full-time, short-term role offers a meaningful opportunity to support the day-to-day operations of a busy academic department serving students, faculty, and staff.

About the Role

As a Department Assistant III within the Kinesiology, Health & Athletics division, you will work under the guidance of an assigned supervisor to deliver a range of complex and confidential clerical and secretarial support. This on-site position is central to keeping departmental administration running smoothly and ensuring that administrators, instructional faculty, and support staff have the assistance they need to focus on student success.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out varied, complex, and confidential clerical and secretarial duties for college administrators, faculty, and staff.
• Coordinate routine office operations and respond to departmental requests in a timely, professional manner.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Provide responsive support to the Kinesiology, Health & Athletics department as directed by your assigned supervisor.

Qualifications

• Proven experience performing clerical, secretarial, or administrative support work.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities accurately.
• Sound judgment and the ability to safeguard confidential information.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with administrators, faculty, and staff.
• Comfortable working on-site in a collaborative academic environment.

About Kern Community College District

Kern Community College District is a respected public education institution committed to student achievement and community advancement across its colleges. Joining the district means contributing to a mission-driven team where administrative excellence directly supports teaching, learning, and athletics programs.

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