<p>Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your management, leadership and administrative expertise in a dynamic academic setting? Are you a dedicated, responsible individual who thrives in a service-oriented environment? If so, Kalamazoo Valley Community College may have the ideal full-time opportunity for you.</p> <p>About Us</p> <p>Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a comprehensive, fully accredited, public, two-year college in Kalamazoo, MI. We offer associate degrees in more than 60 areas of study and 50 certificate programs. Kalamazoo Valley Community College creates innovative and equitable opportunities that empower all to learn, grow, and thrive.</p> <p>About the Opportunity</p> <p>Kalamazoo Valley is seeking an experienced professional to serve as an Office Manager. This position supervises day to day operations for the Support Services team assigned to the Texas Township campus. The Office Manager works closely with multiple departments and deans in order to provide excellent customer service to students, faculty and staff. The manager receives, prioritizes and assigns tasks and coordinates schedules in order to support various initiatives. The position recommends hires, orients, trains and evaluates all assigned support personnel; recommends training and, through the Human Resources department, establishes acceptable human resource practices; assists with and monitors departmental budget; attends to and resolves internal personnel situations/difficulties; and processes all required documents.</p> <p>Other duties may include, but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Providing information to students, customers and employees regarding departmental policies and procedures. </li><li>Initiating, developing and/or coordinating complex projects for the assigned areas. </li><li>Coordinating/providing support and/or assigning teams for committee and departmental meetings. </li><li>Collecting and analyzing data and reporting findings to supervisor or support partners. </li><li>Preparing administrative reports, proposals and procedures. </li><li>Drafting or editing messages, chat information, websites, publications in coordination with marketing and other departments. </li><li>Drafting correspondence and/or corresponding in response to inquiries; and initiating, developing, participating in, recommending and implementing clerical/office related decisions regarding office policy and procedures. </li><li>Assisting in implementation of new systems and technology tools. </li><li>Providing administrative assistance with special events. </li><li>Preparing or coordinating preparation of payroll, purchasing, facilities, vouchers, pay authorization and related documents. </li></ul> <p>Knowledge and Skills Required</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of acceptable office management techniques. </li><li>Knowledge of acceptable supervisory practices and principles. </li><li>Knowledge of assigned department operations, policies and procedures. </li><li>Skill in supervising a variety of support personnel. </li><li>Skill in working with a variety of customers. </li><li>Skill in developing and maintaining complex records, files and data. </li><li>Skill in operating standard office machines and computer systems/personal computers. </li><li>Skill in managing an office and office staff. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <p>Appropriate education, training, experience and talents are required. An example of this would be an associate degree in Office Administration, Accounting or a related field and experience equivalent to 3 years of office management work, including 1 year as a supervisor.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications and Experience: Physical Demands: Work Hours: Core business hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Posting Date 07/10/2025 Closing Date: Special Instructions to Applicants:</p> <ul> <li>Please apply online at: jobs.kvcc.edu </li><li>This position will remain posted until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by July 27, 2025. </li></ul> <p>EEO Statement</p> <p>As an employer, Kalamazoo Valley encourages, welcomes, and fosters differences because we believe that diversity makes us great. It is the policy of Kalamazoo Valley Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race (including traits associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, color, national origin/ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, age, height, weight, familial status, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by law, in its programs, services, employment or activities. All qualified applicants will be given equal opportunity and consideration for employment; please consider joining us as we empower all to learn, grow and thrive. Prior to a job offer, candidates will be required to complete a criminal record background check. For some positions, a credit history investigation will also be required. Information gathered will be used for job-related purposes to the extent permitted by applicable law and will not result in an automatic disqualification from an employment opportunity.</p>