Temporary HR Assistant

  • Full-Time
  • Marple, PA
  • Delaware County Community College
  • Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
Position Summary

Delaware County Community College is seeking a Temporary HR Assistant in our Human Resources department.

This position is a temporary part-time (25 hours/week) opportunity to help support employee service activities for the Human Resources team. The continuation of this position is for a short-term period not to exceed six months based on operational needs. Ideally, the candidate will be able to work five (5) days per week, five (5) hours per day. Hours can be flexible.

The Human Resources Assistant performs a variety of administrative and confidential duties related to the day-to-day functioning of the department pertaining to employee services, including new hire onboarding, background screening, recordkeeping, employment verification, communicate with and respond to a variety of employee inquiries, and provide general support to the HR team.

Essential Functions

Overview of Job Responsibilities


  • Provide administrative support to the onboarding of new employees;
  • Provide administrative and clerical assistance for the tracking of required background clearances and credential verifications;
  • Monitor HR Team email box for questions and/or requests and respond appropriately;
  • Respond to and complete external inquiries (i.e., employment verifications, mortgage applications, etc.);
  • Escalate complex questions or concerns to supervision;
  • Light clerical duties to support the Human Resources office;
  • Other duties as assigned.

Experience & Education

The Successful Candidate will have:


  • Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience;
  • Advanced technical proficiency in MS Office Suite of applications, integrated systems, and web-based software applications;
  • 1-2 years of work experience in a professional environment;
  • Some experience supporting a Human Resources function is preferred;
  • Proficient organizational skills, ability to manage multiple sets of data, possess follow-up skills and a responsive customer-service approach;
  • Exceptional ability to protect confidential and/or sensitive information and maintain integrity in record maintenance and work independently as well as in a team environment to meet individual and departmental performance objectives;
  • Required Background Clearances - Act 153 Clearances (Act 34 PA Criminal Background History, Act 151 PA Child Abuse History, Act 114 FBI Clearance); Verification of educational credentials

Supplemental Information

Background Clearances: Act 153 Clearances (Act 34 PA Criminal Background History, Act 151 PA Child Abuse History, Act 114 FBI Clearance); Verification of educational credentials

Delaware County Community College strongly encourages applications from members of traditionally under-represented groups. DCCC promotes an organizational culture and structure that honors diversity through integration of the principles of access, inclusion and most importantly equality. For immediate consideration, interested candidates can apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/dccc

DCCC fosters a work environment and a learning community focused on student success by delivering quality, affordable, and responsive educational opportunities in a technologically rich and supportive environment. We celebrate differences and commit to an “open door” policy for individuals with varying levels of knowledge, skills, experiences, and needs. By embracing diverse collegial perspectives, we seek to make inclusivity, teamwork, and respect the foundation for our students to reach their academic goals and on staff to thrive professionally. DCCC is an equal employment opportunity employer, valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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