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Administrative Assistant I (PUMA CENTER)

Job Description

Position Title

Administrative Assistant I (PUMA CENTER)

Special Instructions to Applicants

NOTE:New employees will be placed at the first step which is $53,700 per year, second step $56,424 per year or third step at $59,268 per year (depending upon experience). Based on current salary placement guidelines, all step increases for which an employee becomes eligible shall take place on July 1st of each fiscal year. These increases will occur, on annual basis, until the maximum step of $65,424 per year is reached on the salary schedule.

Our Vision for Social Justice

We are seeking people who recognize the critical role community colleges play in social justice, who have ability in this space, enthusiasm for this work, ideas and vision to improve our approaches, and a commitment to achieving equitable academic success for the 50,000+ students attending our five beautiful colleges and centers. Our social justice work calls for employees who have a sense of social responsibility, interest in our community and world in which we live.

The intention of social justice work is to strengthen humanity by understanding that every person deserves the benefits of fully participating in our society and institutions.

Academic researchers have illustrated that crucial social justice principles are a compilation of equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, engagement, environmental sustainability and human rights. These complex principles are challenging to operationalize in higher education; yet we are steadfast in our diligence to forge ahead to advance this vital mission.

Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead higher education in the work of social justice. Many of our students come from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds, students of color, students with recent immigrant histories, students from cycles of low income if not poverty, students from indigenous communities, and students from first-generation families.

The idea of promoting social mobility through education is unconditionally and uncompromisingly embraced by community colleges. This is an exciting role, and it comes with a heavy responsibility. Simply put, we need to create environments where our students achieve greater academic success, so much so that we close our persistent equity/opportunity gaps.

If you are committed to social and racial justice and if you are interested in joining a community dedicated to solving these inequities through education, please apply.

Recruitment Type:

Open (Internal and External applicants)

Location

Diablo Valley College

Posting Number

0002111

# of Openings

1

Range

50

Salary

YEARLY: $53,700, step 1 - $65,424, step 5 (see special instructions for initial step placement)

Position Status

Permanent

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt (eligible)

Position

Full-Time

If temporary, employment duration:

n/a

# of Hours Scheduled Per Week

40

Work Schedule By Day and Work Hours

Monday – Thursday 10:30am – 7:00pm
Friday 8:30am – 5pm (and some weekends)

Shift Differential %

n/a

# of Months

12

Non-work Periods:

N/A

EEO Job Category

Clerical/Secretarial

Employee Group

Classified

Department

D1050-Student Life

Position Definition

To perform a variety of administrative and secretarial duties for an assigned department, including taking full responsibility for a number of administrative tasks.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Administrative Assistant I This classification performs less complex clerical, program, or instructional support assignments while learning District policies and procedures.
Administrative Assistant II
This classification is distinguished from the Administrative Assistant I by the performance of a variety of activities involved in the preparation of reports, scheduling and a broad range of complex administrative tasks.
Administrative Assistant III – This classification performs more complex administrative tasks and interpretation of policies and procedures with minimal supervision. Typically reports to a College Dean or other high-level manager.
Administrative Assistant, Senior – This classification typically supports a Vice President or other executive manager with a broad level of responsibility with substantial District-wide impact. The duties involve a wide variety of diverse and complex administrative tasks as well as departmental coordination, requiring a substantial amount of tact, judgment, and initiative.

Examples of Duties/Essential Functions

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Answers phones, acting as the first point of contact, providing information concerning policies and procedures of assigned program or office according to established guidelines.
Communicates effectively and professionally with the general public, vendors, employees and students.
Creates and maintains office files, reports, bulletins, and correspondence; searches files and records for required information.
Keeps records and makes entries on standardized forms.
Maintains and orders office inventory supplies and equipment; maintains storeroom.
Operates a variety of office equipment, including photocopier, calculator, and computer.
Processes invoices and maintains running balance of monies.
Provides work direction and guidance to student assistants.
Reports issues regarding office equipment or technology.
Schedules and reschedules appointments; provides catalogs and applications.
Updates office information lists for administrative staff such as registration information, faculty schedules, and department operating hours.
Formats, types, proofreads, duplicates and distributes correspondence, lists, forms, memoranda and other materials according to established procedures, policies and standards.
Sorts and distributes incoming and inter-office mail; prepares shipments of interdepartmental mail to outlying district locations on a daily basis.
Develops schedules related to division/department activities and services; maintains calendars and coordinates committee and other meetings; reviews, updates and informs the administrator and others of essential timelines.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
One (1) year of experience performing broad and varied clerical functions in a professional office environment comparable to that of an Office Assistant II.

EDUCATION/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE
Possession of a high school diploma / GED or the equivalent.

Minimum Qualification-Knowledge Of

Modern office procedures, practices and technology/equipment.
English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Modern software applications (Microsoft Office Suite, etc.).

Minimum Qualification-Skill To

Skill/Ability to:
Keyboard with accuracy.
Operate a phone system.
Perform routine clerical work including filing and record-keeping.
Operate office machines and learn office methods, rules and policies.
Learn basic rules, policies and procedures of the office to which assigned.
Understand and follow both oral and written instructions in an independent manner.
Learn and communicate general information about campus facilities, events, resources, and staff.
Maintain professionalism when interacting with callers.
Make simple mathematical computations.
Serve students, staff and colleagues in a helpful, empathetic, professional manner.
Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, and religious background of all students, faculty and staff, and with all individuals encountered in the performance of required duties.

Minimum Qualification-Ability To

N/A

Desirable Qualifications

1. Demonstrated sensitivity to and ability to work with community college students of diverse ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, age, learning styles and/or disabilities.
2. Ability to multi-task, prioritize and complete duties on-time in a high-energy/high-traffic work environment with significant student and faculty interaction.
3. Experience with completing purchasing procedures and maintaining documentation for an audit.

Job Open Date:

12/06/2024

Job Close Date:

01/06/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Foreign Degree and Credit Statement:

In accordance with the Human Resources Procedure 3050.05, all foreign degrees and credits used to meet the minimum qualifications must be evaluated by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) agency www.naces.org prior to the implementation of the equivalency process. You must upload your evaluation with your application when you apply for this position to be considered. We cannot accept foreign degree evaluations after the closing date. The candidate bears all responsibility and costs associated with obtaining the evaluation.

Employee Benefits:

Insurance: The District offers health, vision, dental and life insurance for monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors and their eligible dependents. Monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors covered by another health medical plan may waive District coverage and receive a monthly cash stipend.



Retirement: Most employees are members of the PERS (Public Employees Retirement System). Faculty employees and Academic Managers are members of the STRS (State Teachers Retirement System). Police Service employers are members of Safety Public Employees Retirement System.



Deferred Compensation: The District offers two optional deferred compensation plans. Eligible employees have a choice of the 457, 403b plans and a selection of savings and investment options.



Leave Allowance: The District offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors a generous vacation and sick leave benefits as well as 20 paid holidays annually (which can vary based on length of winter break).



Additional Benefits: The District also offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors educational reimbursements, employee assistance programs, a travel assistance plan, longevity compensation, retiree benefits, employee discounts on health memberships and a comprehensive wellness program.



Newly hired employees may notify the respective union (Local 1 or United Faculty) if they opt to join and/or authorize payment to the union. If the newly hired employee authorizes payment to the union then the following fees apply: Local 1 has a one-time initiation fee of $45.00 and monthly contribution of 1% of gross pay +$1. United Faculty has an agency fee of .55% of gross pay plus $2.50. (All confidential, supervisory and management positions are exempt from union membership)



For further information regarding benefits eligibility and details please refer to the following documents available on the 4CD website:

Classified Employees Local 1 Contract (Article 20-Benefits):
https://www.4cd.edu/hr/localonecontract/2019-2022%20Local%201%20Contract.pdf



Managers/Supervisors/Confidential Personnel Manual (Section 8-Insurance Benefits):
https://www.4cd.edu/gb/policies-procedures/manuals/MSC_08.pdf

POST OFFER PRE-PLACEMENT EVALUATION PROGRAM (PEP)

All job offers of employment are conditional upon the applicant’s satisfactory results of the Post Offer Pre-Placement Evaluation Program. This involves a physical strength test to demonstrate a minimum level of strength to perform the essential duties of the job. There is no charge for this service. Please do not make an appointment for testing until you have received notification from the Human Resources Department after a job offer is extended. The positions we currently evaluate are: Building Maintenance Worker, Custodian I and II, Lead Custodian, Cook, Food Services Assistant, Food Services Supervisor, Food Services Supply Clerk, Food Services Coordinator, Grounds Worker/ Gardener I and II, Senior/ Lead Grounds Worker/Gardener, Lead Maintenance Mechanic, Senior Equipment Maintenance Worker. If you are not hired in a listed classification, you may disregard this notification.

ADA Accommodations:

In conformance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for reasonable accommodations may be made to slever@4cd.edu. For administrative purposes, requests must be made at the time of application.

COVID-19 Information

N/A

Quicklink

https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/11089

Diversity Statement

It is the District’s policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identity, race, color, ancestry, religion, marital status, sex, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, parental status, citizenship or because an individual is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

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