Closing Date: 5/20/21* 

*For full-consideration, all application packets must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date.  

Starting Salary: $4,939.33 - $5,434.73 (per month) plus excellent benefits; Salary Grade: C1-48
Full Salary Range:  $4,939.33 – $6,615.55 (per month)

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District is currently accepting applications for the classified position above.

ABOUT THE DISTRICT
Foothill - De Anza Community College District, composed of two colleges and an education center, is one of the top performing districts in both California and the United States, and one of the largest, ranking seventh in size among the state’s 72 districts, serving more than 58,500 students per year and with an operating budget of $180M unrestricted general fund. Consistent with its mission, the District has a strong commitment to equity and inclusion and incorporates those values in its policies, procedures, and operations, and in its leadership and service to students and the community. Publicly supported and locally oriented, the District fills an essential role in workforce development, continuing education, and skills preparation to meet the changing demands of the highly diverse surrounding population and business communities. The District’s students and more than 2,000 faculty and staff enjoy an unparalleled quality of life in an ideal climate, with physically pristine and fiscally sound campuses that have earned their reputation for academic excellence.

FOOTHILL – DE ANZA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Foothill–De Anza Community College District is student success.  We are driven by an equity agenda and guided by core values of excellence, inclusion, and sustainability.  Every member of our district contributes to a dynamic learning environment that fosters student engagement, equal opportunity, and innovation in meeting the various educational and career goals of our diverse students.  We are committed to providing an accessible, quality undergraduate education dedicated to developing a broadly educated and socially responsible community that supports an equitable and just future for California.

JOB SUMMARY
Under direct supervision of an assigned supervisor, provide clerical support to the Police Department, which includes receptionist duties, word processing, record keeping, and filing. Provide support services to students, faculty, staff, and administrators as necessary preparing reports, issuing parking permits, and providing information to citizens. Perform other related duties as assigned.

DEFINITION
Under general supervision, performs a variety of complex office administrative support, customer service, and/or program support duties requiring knowledge of the assigned program/department/division and services, policies, procedures,  and  operational details; composes  and prepares correspondence using independent judgment in content and style; interacts frequently with students, staff, faculty, and the general public and explains program, department, and/or division policies and procedures, provides other District information,  and/or directs questions and inquiries to the appropriate staff;  implements and oversees  program  or  task  elements  related  to assigned function;  assists in  administering  assigned program/department/division budget; and performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory and managerial staff. Exercises no supervision of staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is the journey-level class in the Administrative Assistant series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the I-level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment  and initiative.  Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. This class is distinguished from Senior Administrative Assistant in that the latter performs more technical, specialized, and complex tasks requiring additional training and/or experience and an in-depth knowledge of division/department services, policies, and procedures such as performing a wider variety of assignments related to the research, analysis, and administration of budgets and coordinating the workflow of the entire office, including providing direction to other office support staff.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

• Provides administrative support to assigned dean, director, or management staff  by coordinating multiple calendars, scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements, and handling sensitive and/or confidential materials; assists with special research and projects; acts as a liaison between the dean, director, and management staff  with other staff  or the public, coordinating resolutions to issues, problems, and complaints as appropriate.
• Performs  a variety of program, department, or division support, such as collecting and reporting student data to local, state, and federal agencies; reviewing a wide variety of program, department, and division data, records, and information to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and state and federal regulations; and entering and maintaining department schedule in appropriate database.
• Organizes and directs an assigned part of a program or activity on an on-going basis; leads others as necessary to accomplish program or functional objectives.
• Coordinates  program, department,  or  division budget  administration  processes; researches and works with  management  to resolve  budget  questions  and  inconsistencies;  monitors  and tracks expenditures and revenues; creates and processes contracts, agreements, and requisitions; processes invoices  and  prepares  chargeback  documentation;  verifies budget  and account codes; develops budget reports as needed.
• Assists in preparation and maintenance of the Division curriculum and class schedule.
• Serves as point of contact for students, parents, staff, faculty, and the general public for assigned program, department, or division by answering a variety of questions and responding to complaints; providing  information regarding classes and  campus  facilities  and directions;  explaining program requirements, policies, procedures, and eligibility questions according to established guidelines or by referring the  customer  to other  programs, departments,  off-campus  services, agencies, and community groups, as appropriate.
• Designs,  creates,  and  edits  a  variety  of documents,  including confidential documents,  such as correspondence, letters, memos, agendas, reports, lists, forms, schedules, flyers, event materials, and statistical reports.
• Researches and analyzes data; prepares a variety of reports according to established procedures and practices; inputs and retrieves data from various program, department, division, and/or District-wide software applications and database systems.
• Receives payments, donations, and fees from the public; issues receipts as appropriate according to established procedures; prepares bank deposits; allocates receivables to appropriate accounts and ensures proper coding; and completes reports.
• Verifies and reviews forms and reports for completeness and conformance with established policies and procedures;  applies policies and procedures in determining completeness of applications, records, and files.
• Serves as staff support to assigned committees, including compiling agenda items and supporting documentation, communicating directly with committee members, and maintaining detailed tracking of governance processes and actions.
• Plans, schedules, and organizes program, department, and/or division-related events, workshops, informational seminars, presentations, and related activities including developing and monitoring budgets; processing independent contractor agreements and purchase requisitions; and ensuring compliance with established timeline and budget.
• Organizes and maintains accurate and detailed databases,  files,  and  records, verifies accuracy of information, researches discrepancies, and records information.
• Receives, time stamps, sorts, and distributes incoming and interdepartmental mail; prepares and distributes outgoing mail.
• Performs a variety of office support and customer service duties such as registering, dropping, and/or adding students to programs and/or services; maintaining websites; opening and securing offices; scheduling meetings with other staff; coordinating travel arrangements;  processing, compiling, and maintaining timesheets, personnel, and confidential documents; tracking staff  and faculty leaves; processing reimbursements;  attending meetings and taking minutes; and ordering and maintaining office and other related supplies.
• May provide direction, training, orientation, and guidance to assigned staff; plan, schedule, prioritize, and assign work; and review and control quality of work.
• Learns and applies emerging technologies related to the area(s) of assignment.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Knowledge of:

• Modern  office  practices,  procedures,  technology,  and  computer   equipment   and  applications, including word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and  District policies and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
• Record keeping and filing systems and methods.
• Principles and practices of data collection and report preparation.
• Basic business arithmetic and bookkeeping.
• Business letter writing and the standard format for reports and correspondence.
• Methods of preparing and processing various records, reports, forms, and other documents specific to assigned program, department, or division.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
• Techniques  for  providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with  the  public, students,  and  District  staff,  including individuals of diverse  academic,  socio-economic,   ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation.

Ability to:

• Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
• Perform administrative and program support work accurately, within established deadlines, and with use of independent judgment.
• Respond to and effectively prioritize multiple phone calls and other requests for service.
• Understand the organization and operation of the District and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
• Interpret, apply, and explain applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and District policies and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
• Gather and compile program/department/division-specific information from a variety of sources.
• Prepare, review, and present reports and other correspondence and communications in a clear and concise manner.
• Maintain accurate databases, records, and files.
• Maintain confidentiality and be discreet in handling and processing confidential information and data.
• Compose correspondence and reports independently or from brief instructions.
• Perform arithmetic, financial, and statistical computations accurately.
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
• Effectively use and keep current with computer systems, software, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience which  would  provide the required knowledge,  skills, and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth  (12th) grade and three (3) years of increasingly responsible and varied administrative and office support experience.

Licenses and Certifications:
None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer;  vision to read printed materials and a computer  screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.  Standing in and walking between work areas is frequently  required.   Finger dexterity is needed  to access, enter,  and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.   Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and reach to perform assigned duties, as well as push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.  Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and  pull  materials  and  objects  up  to 10 pounds with  the  use  of proper  equipment.     Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals on a case-by-case basis.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.

APPLICATION PACKET

1. A District on-line application on http://hr.fhda.edu/careers/. *In the application, you will provide information, which demonstrates your understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff. Additionally, you will be asked to explain how your life experiences, studies or work have influenced your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.  
2. A cover letter addressing your qualifications for the position.  
3. A current resume of all work experience, formal education and training.

For full-consideration, all required application materials must be included in your application packet and must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date.  We are unable to accept additional, non-required materials, such as reference letters. 

Please allow yourself ample time to complete your application and resolve any technical difficulties that may arise with your submission. You may also visit our “Applicant Information” to assist with technical difficulties at: http://hr.fhda.edu/careers/a-applicant-instructions.html. We cannot guarantee a response to application questions within 48 hours of the closing date.   

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Position: Full-Time, Permanent, 12-months per year
Starting date:  As soon as possible upon completion of the search process.

Excellent benefits package which includes medical coverage for employee and eligible dependents, dental, vision care, employee assistance program, long term disability, retirement benefits and basic life insurance. For information on our benefits package that includes medical for employees and dependents, visit our web site: http://hr.fhda.edu/benefits/index.html.  In addition, the District is a participating member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) and the successful applicant would be a member of the Association of Classified Employees (ACE) Union.  The current union agreement can be found online at: http://hr.fhda.edu/_downloads/2018-2021%20ACE%20Agreement.pdf. 

We are happy to assist individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment process, provided that you notify Employment Services no later than the closing date of the announcement. The successful applicant will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S. The Foothill-De Anza Community College District does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews.  All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant. 

For more information about our application process contact: 
Employment Services 
Foothill-De Anza Community College District 
12345 El Monte Road 
Los Altos Hills, California 94022 
Email: employment@fhda.edu 
http://hr.fhda.edu/