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Program Assistant (SHORT-TERM, TEMPORARY)

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West Valley-Mission Community College District
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Saratoga

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Program Assistant (SHORT-TERM, TEMPORARY)

West Valley-Mission Community College District

Closing Date:

Definition:
SHORT-TERM, TEMPORARY STAFF POOL

This recruitment is being conducted to fill temporary assignments for the upcoming semester that can begin as soon as summer 2022. Applications for Short-Term, Temporary Staff pools are continually accepted (unless otherwise specified) by the District and will be added to the application pool for review by hiring authorities on an as-needed basis. Should you be invited for an interview, you will be contacted by a District representative.

POSITION DEFINITION

To perform routine and specialized administrative support duties related to a specific program; to serve as the initial point of contact for program information; and to provide administrative support to the program director.


Assignment:
This is a temporary, hourly position, with possible assignments located at either WVMCCD campus:
  • Mission College, Santa Clara, CA
  • West Valley College, Saratoga, CA



Generally, most assignments are Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm. Hours may vary depending on departmental needs.



Salary and Benefits:
$33.45 (hourly)

Due to the temporary nature of this position, benefits are not included.


Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
  • Two years of responsible general clerical experience.
  • Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.


Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Perform a wide variety of routine administrative support work including filing, billing, checking, tracking, recording information on records, and processing class roster, enrollment, purchasing, payroll, and training information.
  • Sort and file documents and records, maintaining alphabetical index and cross-reference files.
  • May serve as initial source of information and assistance to students and program participants; answer the telephone and assist students, district staff, and the public, giving information on program policies and procedures.
  • Develop and maintain spreadsheets, databases, and other automated systems; compile, verify and format information and data from a variety of sources for statistical and financial reports.
  • Schedule meetings, classes, and appointments as assigned.
  • Make referrals to services and programs available through other district departments/divisions and outside agencies.
  • Compose routine correspondence independently; prepare a variety of contracts.
  • Act as program liaison to vendors and outside organizations.
  • Maintain ledger of expenses and revenues; calculate, collect, and process fees, charges, and donations; verify and process purchase orders and invoices.
  • Assist with program outreach and marketing efforts by preparing and disseminating informational brochures, flyers, and other materials; may participate in outreach events such as college fairs.
  • May set up classrooms or meeting rooms and prepare various materials to be used by presenters.
  • May assist students with technology-related issues including basic operational issues and/or use of specialized software.
  • May assist with program specific duties such as test proctoring and accommodation assistance and recordkeeping.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

For more information on this position and to apply, please visit our website at the following link: wvm.peopleadmin.com

Applicants who, due to a disability, require accommodations to complete the application, testing or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (408) 741–2174 to arrange for assistance.

West Valley-Mission Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.







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Organization

West Valley-Mission Community College District has a devoted Board of Trustees and a dedicated staff that serves its two colleges. West Valley College in Saratoga and Mission College in Santa Clara are on the cutting edge among higher education institutions in the Silicon Valley. Every semester over 20,000 students enroll in courses at the colleges. Thousands of others take online, off-campus, or non-credit courses and seminars offered through a variety of programs. These programs are aimed at meeting the training and retraining needs of the people of Silicon Valley.

Mission College is a public community college located in the City of Santa Clara, and in the heart of the Silicon Valley. We offer a future of transfer to a four year institution, a future in a career of your choice, a future of increasing skills for both higher education and the workforce and a future for an Associate’s Degree or Certificate that can get you on your way to any goal.

The highly diverse and active student population makes the environment at Mission College energetic and vibrant. It is a great place to meet new friends, participate in clubs and make your voice heard in student advocacy. Our faculty is among the most qualified in the state and our students appreciate the college for its friendly staff and supportive atmosphere. The staff at Mission College is uniquely poised to help and guide your path to the future.

Mission College has many programs and services to ensure student success and support. Financial Aid can assist in making college affordable. Counseling helps students set achievable goals and provides guidance through orientation, study skills, and career courses. The college Career Center and Job Placement Office help students transition to the working world after college and each year sponsor’s a job fair featuring more than 60 employers. Finally, our Transfer Center helps to guide the transition from the two-year college to a four-year college so that students can easily gain a Bachelor’s degree. Each spring semester, Mission College hosts the largest college fair in the San Francisco Bay Area, where more than 180 national and international colleges and universities are represented.

West Valley is about success. It’s about helping students create a future for themselves so they can contribute to a world that needs their talents, drive and enthusiasm. We do that by providing as much one-on-one interaction with students as possible. The results speak for themselves.

  • 571 students transferred to UCs and CSUs in 2012
  • 552 students earned AA/AS degrees in 2012
  • 170 students earned Certificates that led to careers in 2012
  • We host learners from 25 countries who come to the United States looking for the kind of instruction that will help them contribute to the global economy.
  • We offer classes on our beautiful 143-acre Saratoga campus in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, located at the southwest border of Silicon Valley. Here you can expand your mind, hang out with friends, and

Why not join us, and build your future as we build the future of Silicon Valley, one student at a time.contemplate a world of ideas.

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