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Human Resources Assistant at InsideHigherEd

InsideHigherEd Palos Hills, Illinois

Job Description

Job Title:

Human Resources Assistant

Department:

Human Resources

Work Location:

Main Campus

Duties:

Under minimal supervision, the Human Resources Assistant (Administrative Classified) performs varied general office and administrative duties. The Human Resources Assistant maintains a close and highly responsive relationship of the day-to-day work activities of the managers. The HR Assistant works independently with minimal supervision using a considerable amount of judgment to make responsible decisions. The HR Assistant completes tasks in a timely manner, and effectively communicates with internal and external stakeholders with a high level of professionalism.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or high school equivalency required. Associate’s degree or higher preferred.

Minimum of three (3) years of experience in human resources, related experience as an administrative assistant, or experience in a customer service environment required

Please be sure to clearly note this in your application material.

Qualifications:

In addition to the above requirements, the following qualifications are sought:

  • Ability to work with minimal supervision, exercise good judgment and initiative, and handle multiple tasks; ability to work as a team with flexibility and independently as needed
  • Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with a variety of individuals
  • Ability to handle confidential material with discretion and maintain confidence
  • Proficient data entry and keyboarding ability utilizing MS Office and other software
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent organizational skills and time management skills
  • Proficiency with computers and ability to use multiple software applications
  • Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and computational skills
  • HR-related skills/knowledge preferred
  • Bilingual skills helpful

Software and skills proficiency testing for the specific position will be required upon hire and must be successfully completed within the probationary period if this testing has not been previously completed as a condition of employment. For more information, you may contact HR at [email protected] or 708-974-5704.

Position Status:

Full Time

Hours:

General Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Salary/Wage:

$20.84-$23.50 (plus exceptional MVCC benefits)

Hourly/Salary:

Hourly

Benefits:

Administrative Classified (A/C) position

Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for benefit eligible employees and dependents, medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. These include:

  • Health, Dental, Vision
  • Life insurance; Optional life
  • Disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • MVCC Tuition waiver
  • SURS Retirement plan
  • Vacation Days
  • Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Personal days
  • Bereavement days
  • Tax-sheltered annuity plans

Visit these links to learn more about specific benefits and eligibility criterion for this FT AC position/category:

Review of Applications Begins:

10/17/2025

Position Type:

Support/Hourly Staff

Posting Number:

SS00578P

Open Date:

10/02/2025

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please apply on our web site only and do not use third party sites such as Indeed. jobs.morainevalley.edu. Please submit full resume, cover letter, references and complete application for consideration. For best consideration, apply prior to review date. Be sure to sign/certify your application before submission. Software and skills proficiency testing for the specific position will be required. For more information, contact [email protected] or 708-974-5704.

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