Virginia's Community College System

Human Resources Assistant (Admin & Office Specislist III)

Virginia's Community College System  •  $69/hr  •  Frederick, MD (Onsite)  •  8 hours ago
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Job Description

Posting Summary

Working Title Human Resources Assistant (Admin & Office Specislist III) Role Title Admin and Office Spec III Role Code 19013-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 03 Position Number 298W0034 Agency Laurel Ridge Community College Division Laurel Ridge Community College (Div) Work Location Frederick - 069 Hiring Range The hourly pay range for this position is $20.41-$27.55. Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 6-Administrative Support Full Time or Part Time Part Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule

On-site presence required; no telework is available for this role.

Monday-Friday, four hours per day. Daily hours of work will be flexible between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Additional hours for special projects may be required. The final schedule will require approval of the supervisor.

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The Human Resources Assistant provides helpful front-line administrative and customer service support to the Human Resources Department. The position supports compliance, records management, and friendly, responsive service while assisting with routine HR transactions and inquiries. By managing clerical, reception, and coordination functions, this role allows the CHRO and HR analysts to focus on complex, strategic, and advisory HR services. This position requires on-site presence; no telework is available for this role.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Service & Reception

  • Serves as the first point of contact for the HR office, providing professional and courteous reception services.
  • Answers phones, manages voicemail, and routes inquiries to appropriate HR staff.
  • Responds to routine employee and applicant questions regarding:
  • Status of job postings and applications
  • Basic payroll and tax-related forms (W‑2, W‑4, direct deposit)
  • I-9 Processing
  • Provides friendly, service-oriented assistance while maintaining confidentiality.

Records Management & Compliance Support

  • Maintains electronic personnel files in accordance with applicable records retention schedules and institutional policies.
  • Supports accurate document indexing, filing, and secure storage.
  • Assists with mail distribution, scanning, and document tracking.

Administrative & HR Program Support, under the direction of the CHRO or designee, assists with:

  • Scheduling, data entry, tracking, and follow-up
  • Document preparation
  • Procurement tracking
  • Service Requests, Ticket tracking (TDX)
  • Professional development request processing
  • Creating, maintaining, or purging Employee Portal content
  • Coordinating COVLC Learning Management-related activities
  • Educational Assistance request processing
  • Service Awards and Distinguished Awards

Work Schedule and Considerations

Monday-Friday, four hours per day. Daily hours of work will be flexible between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Additional hours for special projects may be required. The final schedule will require approval of the supervisor. On-site presence required; no telework is available for this role.

Compensation

The hourly pay range for this position is $20.41-$27.55. The position is part-time and as such cannot exceed 20 hours per week and is not eligible for health or leave benefits. However, the position may offer educational benefits through our professional development and educational assistance policies.

Click here to learn about Laurel Ridge Community College.

Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Please email eeo@laurelridge.edu for further information.

Sponsorship of an employee’s work authorization takes time and requires an ongoing financial investment. Therefore, Laurel Ridge Community College does not have funding to sponsor potential employees in the US on a work visa and F-1 post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT). We consistently follow this funding model to ensure our practices are not discriminatory. Exceptions would require approval from the college president.

Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. While honoring bona fide occupational exceptions as needed, the college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors. The college also promotes a safe working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual violence and harassment. Know your rights!

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

  • Demonstrated ability to interact with employees, supervisors, and the public with kindness, emotional intelligence, professionalism, and composure, particularly in sensitive or complex situations.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of records management and document retention principles and accurate data entry.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with office productivity tools (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and to be accurate

Additional Considerations

  • Ability to learn and use HR systems and processes (e.g., applicant tracking, HRIS, ticketing systems)
  • Knowledge of basic human resources concepts, terminology, and processes.

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

Travel as per any required duties of the position, such as to sites/campuses and any training. Ability to cover assignments throughout the college service region as necessary for the job is required.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number WGE_3449P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 09/11/2026 Job Close Date 09/27/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website https://laurelridge.edu/ Contact Name Kris Iden Email kiden@laurelridge.edu Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants

Candidates interested in being considered for a posted position are required to submit an application to the posted position via the VCCS Career Portal. Upload cover letter (this is optional, but recommended) and resume (this is optional but recommended). Reference checks, background screenings, and eVerify are required for all Laurel Ridge positions. Satisfactory reference, background screenings are a condition of employment.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/101131

Virginia's Community College System

About Virginia's Community College System

Since 1966, Virginia’s Community Colleges have given everyone the opportunity to learn and develop the right skills so lives and communities are strengthened. By making higher education and workforce training available in every part of Virginia, we elevate all of Virginia. Together, Virginia’s Community Colleges serve more than 252,000 students each year.

At VCCS.edu you can find higher education resources and information about educational opportunities including targeted information about Virginia’s community colleges, our courses of study, degree and certificate program availability and requirements, admission requirements, and student services to help you pursue career opportunities.

Industry
Education & Training
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Richmond, VA
Year Founded
1966
Website
vccs.edu
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