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San Mateo County Community College District

Staff Assistant (Temporary)
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Position Number: 5048598
Location: San Mateo, CA
Position Type: Business - Accounting

Staff Assistant (Temporary)

San Mateo County Community College District

Posting Number: 20141748S
Department: ITS DIST (DEPT)
Location: District Office
Position Number: 1C0383
Percentage of Full Time: 100%
FLSA: Non-Exempt (accrues overtime)
Months per Year: other
If other, please specify: Through approx. September 15, 2024
Salary Range:
Note:
Min Salary: $34.06 (hourly)
Max Salary: $43.53 (hourly)
Position Type: Classified, Temporary

Who We Are:
The San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the Districts Strategic Plan, "success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals." The Districts "Students First" Strategic Plan is focused on "Student Success, Equity and Social Justice." We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences - emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our San Mateo County Community College District team, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty and classified staff, administration, students and community partners.

The College and the District:
The San Mateo County Community College District is home to Caada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College. All three of our colleges are designated as Hispanic Serving Institutions enrolling approximately 20,000 students each academic year. San Mateo County Community College District has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities that it serves. Detailed information about the student population, including data related to student success, can be found on the San Mateo County Community College Districts Educational Services & Planning website.

Who We Want:
We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. The San Mateo County Community District seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals.

The Position:
Under general supervision, the Staff Assistant performs detailed clerical and operational support for a department or office. Under direction, the Staff Assistant initiates, implements, and coordinates office procedures and timelines in order to provide support for an office or department. Public contact is extensive, and involves College and District staff, faculty, students, vendors, other educational institutions, business and community representatives, regulatory agencies, and governmental agencies for the purpose of exchanging policy and procedural information. A moderate degree of independent judgment and creativity are required to resolve many minor and occasional major problems that arise, by selecting from among alternative procedures that are available. Consequences of errors in judgment could be costly in public relations, staff, and employee time. Staff Assistants can train and lead the work of other clerical staff, volunteers, and student assistants as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

Exchanges information with college staff and others regarding department services, as well as to provide operating policies and procedures
Screens calls, visitors, and electronic inquiries to provide policy and procedural information and/or to take messages and make appropriate referrals
Sets up and maintains a management calendar
Plans and coordinates department events and activities in conjunction with other management and staff
Attends meetings and other events to obtain and provide current information
Uses a database and a variety of computer software to set up, track and maintain a wide variety of data and electronic and manual files and to perform data entry and retrieval
Composes and prepares correspondence, memoranda, report narratives, forms, publicity materials, and other materials from original ideas or with general instruction
Uses standard software applications to prepare correspondence and reports, agendas and meeting minutes, and spreadsheets
Collects monies received, issues receipts, and prepares deposits as needed
Researches, compiles, and maintains data for reports, grant applications, contracts, special projects, correspondence, surveys, presentations, and department programs and services
Performs departmental budget maintenance, including processing budget transfers and expenditure journals
Prepares purchase requisitions and completes electronic supply orders
Compiles items and materials for meeting agendas
Takes and transcribes meeting notes as assigned
Sorts and distributes department mail as needed and coordinates bulk mailings
Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from high school and college courses in business administration, office administration, or a closely related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
Successful general clerical experience of increasing responsibility
Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff
Experience with the organization and maintenance of electronic and manual files and records
Experience with training and leading the work of others
Experience with the use of a variety of computer software to compose and prepare correspondence, forms, reports, presentations, and other written materials
Experience with research and compiling data for, formatting, and preparing statistical, financial and other reports
Demonstrated skill in multi-tasking, prioritizing workloads, and working independently
Demonstrated skill in working as part of a customer service team

Physical Requirements:
This classification requires data comparison and interpretation; contact in close proximity with individuals and groups; work under deadline pressure; multi-tasking; attention to detail; manual dexterity; pulling, pushing, reaching; moving items of light to moderate weight; listening comprehension of a variety of directional formats; flexibility, and adaptability in order to perform the essential functions.

Equivalence to Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of office organizational procedures, including workflow, current office equipment, supplies, file systems, and computer applications
Skill in multi-tasking and workload prioritizing under deadline pressure, using independent judgment for decision-making
Skill in use of Microsoft Office Suite and web-based content management systems
Skill in respectful, tactful and sensitive interaction with people who are diverse in their academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds
Skill in oral communication, including public speaking
Skill in written communication
Skill in organizing data, setting up, tracking and maintaining data in electronic and manual files
Ability to coordinate, anticipate, and resolve workload issues and problems
Ability to work effectively as part of a customer service team

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Open Date: 02/22/2024
First Review Date: 03/07/2024
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions Summary:
Required Application Materials All applicants are required to submit:

1. A completed online District application form (go to https://jobs.smccd.edu to complete the application and to apply for this position).

2. A resume that details all relevant education, training, and other work experience.

3. A cover letter of no more than 3 pages that addresses the applicants cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff as well as the applicants qualifications as they relate to the requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in this announcement.

Candidates for interview will be selected from among those who most closely meet the requirements and knowledge, skills and abilities. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. As part of the interview process, candidates may be asked to demonstrate job-related knowledge and skills.

For questions related to this posting, please contact:
SMCCCD Office of Human Resources
3401 CSM Drive
San Mateo, CA 94402
Tel.: (650) 574-6555
Fax: (650) 574-6574
Email: smccdjobs@smccd.edu
Web Page: https://smccd.edu/humanresources/

Conditions of Employment:
Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following:

1. Submit official transcripts (applies to all faculty or educational administrative positions)

2. Submit verifications of prior employment

3. Satisfactory references

4. Successfully being cleared for employment through the background checking process
In addition to background checks, the District may review publicly available information about a candidate on the Internet. If a candidate is aware of incorrect or inaccurate information that is available on the Internet, the candidate is welcome to address such an issue with the Office of Human Resources.

5. Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States

6. Approval of your employment by the SMCCCD Board of Trustees

7. Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis exam for initial employment.

8. Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment). Please note that the California Education Code requires, in part, that community college districts shall not employ or retain in employment persons in public school service who have been convicted of certain felonies, a misdemeanor drug charge (including alcohol offenses) or misdemeanor moral turpitude (sexual offense) crime. However, consideration may be given to those whose drug convictions occurred more than five years ago. A conviction for other crimes may not necessarily disqualify you from the job for which you may be applying.

EEO Statement:
The San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.

Accommodations:
Applicants who have disabilities may request that special accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process. Accommodation requests and a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures can be made by completing our: Applicant Reasonable Accommodation Request Form

Annual Security Report:
San Mateo County Community College Districts (SMCCCD) 2022 Annual Security Report (ASR), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by SMCCCD; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from SMCCCD. Our 2022 Annual Security Report also outlines various campus safety and security policies, such as those concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters. The 2022 Annual Security Report also includes important tips to help every member of the community remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime. The 2022 Annual Security Report is now available. You can also obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at the District Office or any of the three Campuses (650) 738-7000. The report includes information about criminal activity on our campuses, emergency procedures and resources.

To apply, visit: https://jobs.smccd.edu/