Req: C2425-006
Location: ECC Campus
Division Student Support
Services
Position Type: Classified Staff
Posting Close Date: 09/20/2024
The Administrative
Assistant II reports to a senior level administrator at the level of Dean or Director of a major, complex, program or service of broader
scope and accountability. The Administrative Assistant II will provide critical administrative support to the EOPS/CARE, NextUp, CalWORKs
and Guardian Scholars department. The programs in the department are committed to advancing equitable opportunities and providing a
welcoming and supportive environment for low-income and educationally disadvantaged students.
**This position is contingent upon
available categorical funding**
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Organize and manage day-to-day activities of an assigned office to
assure efficient and effective office operations; coordinate communications; relieve the administrator of detailed administrative
procedures.
Perform a variety of duties independently in support of functions delegated to assigned administrator; interpret and
apply rules and regulations as appropriate.
Type a variety of materials such as correspondence, agendas, minutes, reports, forms,
applications, memoranda and other documents.
Coordinate communication between the administrator and staff, students, faculty,
vendors, the public and others, obtain and provide information, coordinate activities and resolve problems.
Coordinate communication
with vendors, contractors and public and private representatives in arranging programs, supporting contracts, and maintaining community
liaisons as assigned.
Utilize judgment in screening and maintaining the confidentiality of concerns or complaints presented by
students, faculty, staff, applicants, vendors or the general public.
Greet office visitors and answer telephone calls, screen and
direct calls and visitors to appropriate personnel; take and relay messages; schedule conference calls.
Respond to requests for
information from students, staff and the general public regarding District programs, policies, procedures and regulations.
Organize,
develop and maintain a variety of records, logs, files and departmental reports, including information of a confidential nature; verify data
for accuracy, completeness and compliance with established procedures; input and retrieve data in computer systems as required; maintain
confidentiality of information.
Research District policies or divisional or departmental practices and compile data for use by
administrator or staff, compile information and prepare reports.
Schedule meetings, conferences, appointments and travel
accommodations for assigned administrators, faculty or staff, maintain administrator’s calendar.
Participate as a member of a
selection panel, quality council or special committee, as assigned by the position.
Receive, open and route mail; screen and respond
to administrator’s mail as appropriate.
Order, issue and maintain department supplies, forms and equipment.
Operate a variety
of office equipment including personal computer terminals, peripheral devices, related word processing and database or spreadsheet software
programs; operate multiplex telephone system, electronic mail system, typewriter, calculator, facsimile equipment and copier.
Maintaining and verifying current budget information; monitor expenditures and assist in budget preparation as required.
Train,
provide work direction and monitor progress of student workers and clerical personnel as assigned.
Perform related duties as
assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school,
including or supplemented by courses in secretarial science and four years of increasingly responsible secretarial experience.
COMPUTER SKILLS TEST REQUIRED: Successfully pass the Computer Skills Microsoft Office 2016 Intermediate Word Test with at least 70%
accuracy.
Applicants who meet the qualifications will be sent an email from TestGenius@opac.com with a link to take the tests. The information will be sent to the email address
provided on your application.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working with EOPS/CARE, NextUp, CalWORKs & Guardian Scholars
or similar programs in higher education.
Experience working with complex categorical budgets.
Experience utilizing technology
to increase efficiency in a program, department, or office.
Experience with State and Federal Reporting.
Demonstrated
experience and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
OTHER DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge/Areas of Expertise:
Organization and objectives of assigned department or program.
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
Financial and statistical record-keeping techniques.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Oral and written communication skills.
Applicable sections of State Education Code and other applicable laws.
Interpersonal
skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Computer hardware and word processing and database or spreadsheet software application
programs.
Telephone techniques and public relations etiquette.
Abilities/Skills:
Perform secretarial and
administrative duties with speed and accuracy and maintain confidential records.
Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations,
policies and procedures of assigned office.
Make arithmetic computations quickly and accurately.
Take dictation using
technological equipment or shorthand at 95 wpm and transcribe accurately as assigned.
Work independently with little direction.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Plan and organize work.
Meet schedules
and timelines.
Assemble data and prepare reports.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Operate a variety of office equipment including computer terminal, printer,
multiplex telephone system, calculator, facsimile equipment and photocopier.
Maintain a variety of files, records and logs.
Participate on various committees, depending upon position assignment.
Train and provide work direction to others.
WORKING
CONDITIONS
Office environment.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a keyboard.
Hearing and speaking to exchange
information in person, on the telephone, or virtually.
Sitting for extended periods of time.
Read a variety of
materials.
Extensive computer work.
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.
SALARY: Starting salary is
$5,465 per month. Generally, new employees start at the first step on the salary schedule. Advanced salary placement may be considered on a
case-by-case basis. Salary increases are granted on the first day of the month following each year of service, until Step F is reached
($7,009 monthly).
**This position is contingent upon available categorical funding**
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a
full-time, twelve-month position subject to a probationary period. The standard work week is 40 hours of scheduled duty per week of not more
than five consecutive workdays, in-person Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00 pm. Schedule may vary to include hours outside of the normal
work schedule and weekends depending on
operational need.
Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of
all information provided on the employment application, credential(s), and transcripts. Candidates selected for employment must agree to be
fingerprinted, submit Certificate of Completion of the Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and/or Examination, provide proof of eligibility for
employment in the United States, and present a valid Social Security card upon hire.
ADA ACCOMMODATIONS
Applicants with
disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the ADA Compliance Officer at least five (5) working days prior to the final
filing date: ADA Job Applicant Accommodation Request (maxient.com)
BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS
Health, Life, Dental and Vision
Insurance
The College provides a diversified insured benefit program for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision
and life insurance. Dependent medical, dental, and vision insurance is available, toward which both the College and the employee
contribute.
Sick Leave and Disability
Paid sick leave is granted equal to one day for each month of service. Sick leave days
may be accumulated indefinitely.
Retirement
Full-time employees contribute a percentage of their regular salary the Public
Employees Retirement System (PERS) and Social Security. Previous employment performed in a different public retirement system may allow
eligibility to continue in the same retirement system.
Summer Work Hours
During the summer, employees work eight 32-hour work
weeks with full pay.
TO APPLY
An applicant must submit the following by the closing date:
Online application:
http://www.elcamino.edu/jobs
Cover Letter describing how the
applicant meets the qualifications.
Resume including educational background, professional experience, and related personal
development and accomplishments.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Documents submitted or uploaded for a previous position cannot be reused
for other positions. You must submit the required documents for each position you apply for by the closing date. Failure to do so will
result in an incomplete application. Applications with an incomplete status will not receive consideration. You may check the status of your
application online.
If you need assistance you may call 310-660-3593 Ext. 3807 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday or by email at hr@elcamino.edu.
Due to the large volume of calls received on
closing dates, we highly recommend that you do not wait until the last day to apply so that we may assist you with questions or technical
matters that may arise. Give yourself sufficient time to complete the profile, which may take 45 minutes or more. Positions close promptly
at 3:00 p.m. PST (pacific standard time).
JEANNE CLERY ACT COMPLIANT
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus
Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, El Camino College has published Annual Security Reports and all required statistical data,
which can be found on the Police Department webpage at www.elcamino.edu/about/depts/police/cleryact/index.aspx. These publications include Clery crime statistics for the
previous three years relevant to El Camino College classes and activities, in addition to institutional policies concerning campus safety
and security. The information is also available in printed form in the lobby of the Police Department and in select locations on campus.
Upon request, the Campus Police Department can provide or mail out copies of this publication. Contact them at 310-660-3100.
EL
CAMINO COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The El Camino Community College District is committed to providing an educational and
employment environment in which no person is subjected to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national
origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or
retaliation; or on any other basis as required by state and federal law.
