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Administrative Assistant

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Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Classification Title Administrative Assistant
Working Title
Recruitment Limits
Location District Wide
Pay Information
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Bargaining Unit AFT - NANCE
Range (na)
Department District Wide
The Position
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of duties to assist a district manager or supervisor in performing delegated administrative tasks, assignments and projects.

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Major Responsibilities
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
Conduct various studies of personnel utilization, training needs, and others as assigned.
Prepare correspondence, bulletins, manuals, handbooks and other materials.
Conduct special projects including budgetary studies and prepare analytical or financial reports and recommendation.
Assist in the preparation of budgets and related documents.
Confer with district managers/supervisors and staff regarding budget requests and problems.
Arrange for the acquisition of supplies material, and services.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge:
English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Report writing techniques.
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
Basic research methods.
Statistical and financial record-keeping techniques.
Organizational and analytical ability.

Skills and Abilities:
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Analyze financial data and make appropriate recommendations.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Conduct studies and research as assigned.

Training and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience equivalent to: graduation from an accredited college or university with a major in business or public administration or closely related field.
Desired Qualifications
Licenses/Certificates/Credentials:
License:
Valid California driver’s license.
Commitment to Diversity:
All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.
Working Conditions
Physical Requirements:
Category III (typically SEDENTARY in nature), usually minimum.

Environment:
Favorable, usually involves an office; subject to call-out after regular working hours.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Conditions of Employment:
SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT:
Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment);
Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the district’s expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment); AND
Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Posting Number NC00269

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • No Response
    • SDCCD employment web site
    • EdJoin (SD Co. Office of Education)
    • CA Community Colleges Registry
    • Craig's List
    • Inside Higher Ed
    • Chronicle of Higher Ed
    • Professional organization/publication
    • SD Union Tribune newspaper ad (including Sign On San Diego)
    • SDCCD Employee
    • Job Fair
    • Other (list below)
  2. If other, please specify.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Are you a current SDCCD employee?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. If yes, please enter your employee ID:

    (Open Ended Question)

  5. * Please describe your experience, knowledge, and skills that you feel qualifies you to work in this position.

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. * List the computer software programs you use, the purpose for which you use it and the evaluation of your proficiency on each (excellent, good, average, below average).

    (Open Ended Question)

  7. * The San Diego Community College District has a very diverse student, faculty and classified professional population with respect to academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds. Describe your professional development, community involvement, and professional experience working with these diverse groups.

    (Open Ended Question)

Required & Optional Documents

Required Documents
Optional Documents
  1. Licenses/Certificates/Credentials
  2. Résumé