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Office Assistant II (Part-time) (Grant Funded) - TRIO Student Support Services

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Office Assistant II (Part-time) (Grant Funded) - TRIO Student Support Services

San Mateo County Community College District


Posting Number: 2014700S
Department: Counseling Services CAÑ (DEPT)
Location: Cañada College
Position Number: 3CC005
Percentage of Full Time: 48%
FLSA: Non-Exempt (accrues overtime)
Months per Year: 12
If other, please specify:
Salary Range:
Note:
Min Salary: $24,249.60 (part-time annual)
Max Salary: $30,913.92 (part-time annual)
Position Type: Classified Positions

Who We Are:
The San Mateo County Community District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the District’s Strategic Plan, “success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals.” The District’s “Students First” Strategic Plan is focused on “Student Success, Equity and Social Justice.” We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences — emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our team at San Mateo County Community College District, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners.

The College and the District:
Cañada College, which was designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution in approximately 2000, is part of the San Mateo County Community College District, which currently enrolls approximately 23,000 students, the majority of whom are from minoritized populations. Of the students at Cañada College, 3.0% are African-American, 0.1% are American Indian, 11.1% are Asian, 3.7% are Filipino, 36.8% are Latinx, 1.4% are Pacific Islander, 25.8% are White, 15.1% are Multi-Ethnic, and 2.9% are unknown.

Who We Want:
We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. The San Mateo County Community District seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals.

The Position:
Under general supervision, the Office Assistant II performs detailed clerical and operational support for a department or office. Under direction, the Office Assistant II initiates, implements, and coordinates office procedures and timelines in order to provide support for an office or department. Public contact is extensive, and involves college and District staff, faculty, students, vendors, other educational institutions, business and community representatives, regulatory agencies, and governmental agencies for the purpose of exchanging policy and procedural information. A moderate degree of independent judgment and creativity are required to resolve many minor and occasional major problems that arise, by selecting from among alternative procedures that are available. Consequences of errors in judgment could be costly in public relations, staff and employee time. The Office Assistant II classification can train and lead the work of volunteers and student assistants as assigned.

This a temporary, grant funded position that will end on 08/31/2020 and its continuation is contingent upon renewal of grant funding, which will begin 9/1/2020 and end on 8/31/2025.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

1. Exchanges information with college staff and others regarding department services, as well as to provide operating policies and procedures

2. Interacts with students who are interested in TRIO, already part of the program, and those who are in the Learning Center who need assistance with non-TRIO-related questions

3. Assists in developing and maintaining communication to students, TRIO staff, and other school employees regarding subjects pertaining to the program

4. Screens calls, visitors, and electronic inquiries to provide policy and procedural information and/or to take messages and make appropriate referrals

5. Modifies and extracts information from BLUMEN, TRIO’s database

6. Inserts student appointments that were completed, event attendance, and other information

7. Performs queries using BLUMEN in order to retrieve reporting data for mailings and other reports

8. Works with Director on Annual Performance Review (APR) report by extrapolating information using sources such as Websmart, BANNER, BLUMEN, and student files

9. Processes expenses

10. Sets up and tracks a variety of departmental purchases, expenditures, and files; orders supplies

11. Attends meetings and other events to obtain and provide current information

12. Maintains TRIO website and calendar

13. Makes travel arrangements for staff, including pre-trip approval forms to be submitted to Budget Office, making airline, hotel, conference and shuttle reservations, and assisting with Travel Expense Reports after trip

14. Trains and leads TRIO Student Ambassadors

15. Uses a variety of computer software to set up, track, and maintain a wide variety of data and electronic and manual files and to perform data entry and retrieval

16. Composes and prepares correspondence, memoranda, report narratives, forms, publicity materials, and other materials from copy or with general instruction

17. Uses standard software applications to prepare correspondence and reports, agendas and meeting minutes, and spreadsheets

18. Compiles items and materials for meeting agendas

19. Schedules and proctors student placement and other tests and scores tests using well-prescribed methods and follow-up

20. Takes and transcribes meeting notes as assigned

21. Sorts and distributes department mail as needed and coordinates bulk mailings

22. Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
• Graduation from high school and college courses in business administration, office administration, or a closely related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience• Successful general clerical experience of increasing responsibility• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff• Experience with the organization and maintenance of electronic and manual files and records• Experience with the use of a variety of computer software to compose and prepare correspondence, forms, reports, presentations, and other written materials• Demonstrated skill in working as part of a customer service team

Physical Requirements:
This classification requires manual dexterity; use of a keyboard, mouse and computer for extended periods of time; pulling, pushing, reaching; and moving items of light to moderate weight in order to perform the essential functions.

Equivalence to Minimum Qualifications:


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of office organizational procedures including workflow, current office equipment, supplies, file systems, and computer applications

2. Skill in multi-tasking and workload prioritizing under deadline pressure

3. Skill in use of the Microsoft Office Suite and web-based content management systems

4. Skill in sensitive, respectful and effective communication with people of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds

5. Skill in oral communication, including public speaking

6. Skill in written communication

7. Skill in organizing data, setting up, tracking and maintaining data in electronic and manual files

8. Ability to work effectively as part of a customer service team

Preferred Qualifications:


Benefits:
Benefits include paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Optional tax deferred flexible benefit 403(b) and 457 plans are available. If eligible, Classified employees participate in the Public Employees’ Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California.

Open Date: 01/07/2019
First Review Date: 05/02/2019
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions Summary:
Required Application Materials All applicants are required to submit: 1. A completed online District application form (go to https://jobs.smccd.edu to complete the application and to apply for this position). 2. A resume that details all relevant education, training, and other work experience. 3. A cover letter of no more than 3 pages that addresses the applicant’s cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as well as the applicant’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in this announcement. Candidates for interview will be selected from among those who most closely meet the requirements and knowledge, skills and abilities. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. As part of the interview process, candidates may be asked to demonstrate job-related knowledge and skills. For questions related to this posting, please contact: SMCCCD Office of Human Resources 3401 CSM Drive, San Mateo, CA 94402 Tel.: (650) 574-6555 Fax:(650) 574-6574 Web Page: www.smccd.edu/hr

Conditions of Employment:
Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following:

1. Submit official transcripts (applies to all faculty or educational administrative positions)
2. Submit verifications of prior employment
3. Satisfactory references
4. Successfully being cleared for employment through the background checking process

In addition to background checks, the District may review publicly available information about a candidate on the Internet. If a candidate is aware of incorrect or inaccurate information that is available on the Internet, the candidate is welcome to address such an issue with the Office of Human Resources.
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5. Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States
6. Approval of your employment by the SMCCCD Board of Trustees
7. Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis exam for initial employment.
8. Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment). Please note that the California Education Code requires, in part, that community college districts shall not employ or retain in employment persons in public school service who have been convicted of certain felonies, a misdemeanor drug charge (including alcohol offenses) or misdemeanor moral turpitude (sexual offense) crime. However, consideration may be given to those whose drug convictions occurred more than five years ago. A conviction for other crimes may not necessarily disqualify you from the job for which you may be applying.

EEO Statement:
The San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.

Accommodations:
Applicants who have disabilities may request that special accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process. Accommodation request forms and a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures are available in the Office of Human Resources.

Annual Security Report:
San Mateo County Community College District’s (SMCCCD) 2018 Annual Security Report (ASR), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by SMCCCD; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from SMCCCD. Our 2018 Annual Security Report also outlines various campus safety and security policies, such as those concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters. The 2018 Annual Security Report is now available. The Annual Security Report also includes important tips to help every member of the community remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at the District Office or any of the three Campuses (650) 738-7000.

To apply, visit: https://jobs.smccd.edu/





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We are a three College District located between San Francisco and the Silicon Valley. Our Colleges serve more than 40,000 students each year and offer the first two years of instruction in a wide variety of transfer programs as well as more than 90 vocational-technical programs. Students can earn either Associate in Arts or Science degrees or receive Certificates of Proficiency in their chosen fields.

The Colleges of the San Mateo County Community College District, Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College, recognizing each individual’s right to education, provide the occasions and settings which enable students to develop their minds and their skills, engage their spirits, broaden their understanding of social responsibilities, increase their cultural awareness and realize their individual potential. The District actively participates in the economic, social, and cultural development of San Mateo County. In a richly diverse environment and with increasing awareness of its role in the global community, the District is dedicated to maintaining a climate of academic freedom in which a wide variety of viewpoints is cultivated and shared. The District actively participates in the continuing development of the California Community Colleges as an integral and effective component of the structure of public higher education the State.

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