Administrative Assistant II 19hr

Salary: $2,066.00 - $2,614.00 Monthly
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 20241030
Closing: 12/6/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Merced College, CA
Department:


Range 20
19 hours/week12 months/yearInterview dates are to be determined
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The Administrative Assistant to the Office of Capital Projects and Facilities supports the operations team with providing back office tasks, including data entry, updating information in different systems, complete back office operational tasks and generate associate reports for management review. The Office of Capital Projects and Facilities is searching for someone who is highly self-motivated and who is a well-organized individual with experience multitasking. The Administrative Assistant is a valuable member of Merced College's Capital Projects and Facilities Department and holds a critical role in maintaining a safe and innovative environment for our staff and students. The ideal candidate will be resourceful, possess a great attention to detail and thrive in a high-paced dynamic team environment. This position is for an individual who possesses novel solutions and a "get it done" attitude! The Capital Projects and Facilities Department invites you to apply to join our team!

Merced College Mission

At Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development.

Merced College Vision
Enriching our community through educational experiences and support services:

Degree/Certificate Programs

Transfer

Career Technical Education

Workforce Training

Lifelong Learning

Basic Skills

Community Engagement

Merced College promotes student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness, all with a focus on student achievement.

General Description

Under general supervision, to coordinate assistance to students and staff, develop and maintain the budget, develop statistical data, perform varied secretarial and clerical duties, coordinate office activities, provide administrative relief; supervise clerical functions, oversee assigned area in the absence of administrator; and perform related work as required.

Examples of Duties


Representative Duties:

Performs a wide variety of clerical and secretarial duties involving the use of considerable independent judgment and an understanding of district policies, functions and procedures

Develops working knowledge of special terminology related to the function to which assigned

Receives visitors and gives out information or refers callers to proper officials

May take minutes

Types a variety of materials

Answers routine letters independently

Receives telephone calls

Arranges meetings for the supervisor which may involve contact with other departments

May make travel and hotel reservations

Prepares schedules of meetings and insures that participants are informed of meeting dates

Keeps records of various committees

Installs and revises filing systems and other clerical procedures

Receives a variety of information which may be of a confidential nature

Orders supplies

Operates varied office equipment

Assists in the process which leads to the hiring of employees

Trains, assigns and reviews work of subordinate employees or student assistants

Coordinates workshops

Facilitates outreach activities

Provides students with college information and other services

Provides budget management

Responsible for all monetary procedures

Maintains subsidiary programs

Collects and organizes record of services provided to students

Coordinates scheduling of facilities

Coordinates the development and implementation of schedules

Other related duties as assigned

Knowledge of:

Modern office equipment, practices and procedures

Program guidelines and policies

Principles of business letter and report writing including the use of good English, spelling and punctuation

Collection and organization of data and information

Ability to:

Read, understand, learn and apply pertinent procedures and requirements

Compile and analyze data

Train and supervise student workers

Type at 55 words per minute

Effectively communicate both orally and in writing

Work independently and with a minimum of supervision

Work cooperatively with students, the public and District personnel

Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment. In conducting their duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues.

Typical Qualifications


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

An associate's degree
OR

High school diploma OR GED AND three (3) years applicable experience
OR

The equivalent education and experience

Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

PHYSICAL DEMAND AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment:

Work is performed primarily in an office environment.

Physical Ability to:

Hear and understand speech at normal levels

Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation

Read printed matter and computer screens

Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time

Bend and twist, stoop, kneel, crawl, push, pull

Reach in all directions

Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations

Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard

Vision:

See in the normal visual range with or without correction

Hearing:

Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction

Supplemental Information


How to Apply:

Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mccd/transferjobs

Required Documentation:

Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)

Resume

List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)

If applicable, legible unofficial college transcripts; transcripts must include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree; official copies are not required unless applicant is hired

If applicable, foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an approved organization per the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/transcripts

Only the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.

Interview Information:

Those applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be invited to interviews. Interviews will be scheduled onsite.

Condition of Employment:

The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer



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