About MCC
Metropolitan Community College is the oldest public institution of higher learning in Kansas City, Missouri, founded in 1915 as the Kansas City Polytechnic Institute. The Junior College of Kansas City, as it was known starting in 1919, was one of the first schools in the country to award an associate degree. Today, MCC offers 125 associate degree and certificate programs.
Metropolitan Community College comprises five campuses on the Missouri side of the Greater Kansas City area 47 major buildings and about 550 acres in all: MCC-Blue River, located in Independence, Missouri; MCC-Longview located in Lee's Summit, Missouri, MCC-Maple Woods located in the Northland of Kansas City, Missouri; MCC-Online and MCC-Penn Valley, located in Midtown Kansas City, Missouri.
MCC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. In addition, several programs have specific accreditations as well.
MCC does not provide employer-paid sponsorships.
Job Summary
Incumbents coordinate the operations of an assigned human resource’s function and perform professional level work in assigned area.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Coordinate end-to-end recruitment activities for full-time and part-time positions, including job postings, applicant screening, hiring packets, and candidate offers.
- Partner with hiring managers, employees, applicants, and internal departments to provide recruitment guidance, customer service, and effective communication throughout the hiring process.
- Review, update, and maintain position descriptions and coordinate faculty recruitment activities with Academic Affairs.
- Process, maintain, and audit employee and applicant data; prepare reports and ensure compliance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures.
- Identify, evaluate, and resolve process and operational issues while recommending improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
Essential Functions
- Verifies, processes, enters, extracts, and/or updates employee data into systems; maintains database, systems, documentation, and journal entries and other records; and prepares and reviews reports; work may involve analyzing, verifying, and approving information and requests to ensure that information is accurate, consistent, and complies with applicable laws, policies, and procedures
- Identifies, analyzes, and troubleshoots problems/discrepancies related to human resources- related operations and processes; work may involve providing guidance to employees on related matters, evaluating information and processes, and making recommendations to improve operational and process efficiency
- Coordinates and supervises overall recruitment process for full-time and part-time employees;
- Coordinates with employees, students, new hires, staff, supervisors, retirees, and other internal and external staff, departments, and agencies to communicate specific, technical, and/or general information; provide customer service; resolve discrepancies and other issues requiring specialized knowledge; and facilitate departmental operations
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Physical Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Management or related area*
- One (1) year experience in administrative support, accounting or human resource related experience
*Minimum Education Qualification can be substituted with an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Talent, Employee Compensation and Onboarding.
- Experience with NeoEd, Banner SaaS and/or Paycor
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of computers and related software applications such as Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of customer service principles
- Knowledge of human resources principles and practices in assigned area of responsibility
- Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes
- Knowledge of mathematical principles
- Knowledge of analytical methods
- Skilled in using computers and related software applications
- Skilled in preparing reports
- Skilled in providing customer service
- Skilled in interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
- Skilled in monitoring legal and regulatory changes
- Skilled in maintaining confidentiality
- Skilled in analyzing processes and making recommendations for improvement
- Skilled in gathering, interpreting, and presenting data in clear and concise formats
- Skilled in utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information.
Physical Requirements
Positions in this class typically require climbing, crouching, grasping, hearing, keyboarding, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking. The work is medium work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Incumbents may be exposed to other environmental conditions, such as challenging behaviors, imminent danger, and threatening environments.
Supplemental Information
EEO Statement
Metropolitan Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any person based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, birth, ancestry, national origin, or disability. EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled
Accommodations
MCC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, MCC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations in all aspects of employment, including the application process. To request an accommodation and/or a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
We offer a complete benefits package including
- Health care (medical, dental and vision)
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement including deferred compensation plans
- Life insurance including long-term and short-term disability
- Paid time off (holidays, vacation, and sick leave)
- Professional development
- And much more!