Job Description

Description

This recruitment is being conducted to fill a temporary assignment and not being conducted to establish an eligibility list from which regular appointments will be made, as such this recruitment may close at any time. Employees hired in this capacity are considered at will and do not accrue property interest in the assignment and are not eligible for benefits. This temporary assignment is located at the District Administrative Center in Camarillo, CA. It is for 34 hours/week; the assignment begins as soon as possible through June 30, 2024.

WHAT YOU\'LL DO
Under the general supervision of an assigned supervisor, perform a wide variety of administrative support and clerical duties to relieve an administrator of a variety of administrative details. WHERE YOU\'LL WORK
The District Administrative Center, centrally located in Camarillo, oversees administrative functions, and provides leadership and services to the three colleges in support of VCCCD\'s mission.

WHO WE ARE
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our culture and the work that we do within the Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD). The VCCCD is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County. The VCCCD\'s three colleges - Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College - offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; career technical training; basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement. The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that a diverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promote academic excellence. This creates an inclusive educational and work environment for its students, employees, and the community it serves. With the understanding that a diverse community fosters multi-cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides role models for all students, the VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and committed group of faculty, staff, and administrators who are dedicated to the success of all college students.

We encourage candidates who are equity-minded to submit an application for employment. We are designated Hispanic-Serving Institutions committed to racial and socio-economic diversity as it reflects our communities and student populations. We actively seek to attract candidates who share this commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

The Ventura County Community College District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.

Representative Duties

Serve as liaison between assigned office and the general public, staff, and outside groups and agencies; provide general and specialized information and assistance that requires the use of judgment, tact, and sensitivity and the interpretation of policies, rules, and procedures as appropriate; refer callers and/or complaints to appropriate staff for assistance as needed and/or takes or recommends actions to resolve the complaint. E

Coordinate committee and staff meetings; take, transcribe, and distribute meeting minutes; prepare and assemble agenda materials. E

Collect and compile statistical and financial data and other information for inclusion into special and periodic reports; prepare routine administrative reports. E

Compose a variety of documents and forms including reports, correspondence, memoranda, meeting agendas, legal documents, and other specialized materials from rough draft, dictation, modified standard formats, and brief verbal instructions. E

Develop and revise charts, graphs, flowcharts, worksheets, booklets, reports, informational materials, and forms using word processing software; post documents and information as appropriate. E

Manage the calendar of an administrator; keep the administrator informed of appointments, priorities, and deadlines through multiple channels and in a timely and efficient manner. E

Design and produce newsletters, brochures, technical handouts, and other specialized documents using desktop publishing software and other computer applications. E

Proofread, verify, and review a variety of materials and reports for accuracy, and completeness; ensure materials are accurate and complete. E

Coordinate travel arrangements; type itineraries, request travel advances, compile expense reports, and process conference reimbursement and other requests. E

Receive, open, and distribute correspondence and email; identify and refer matters as appropriate. E

Assist in assembling and preparing the annual department budget and contracts; monitor expenditures against budget; prepare purchase requisitions and requests for payment. E

Monitor inventories of supplies and materials; prepare purchase requisitions and requests for payment. E

Maintain calendar of activities, meetings, and various events for assigned staff; coordinate activities and meetings with multiple departments, the public, and outside agencies. E

Monitor and update the district website to ensure data and information presented is up-to-date and easy to comprehend. E

Establish and maintain complex, interrelated filing systems; maintain payroll and personnel records for staff. E

Provide training, work direction, and guidance to others as assigned. E

Work collaboratively and professionally with faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, and ethnic communities. E

Demonstrate cultural humility, sensitivity, and equity-mindedness in working with individuals from diverse communities; model inclusive behaviors; and achieve equity in assignment-related outcomes. E

Perform related duties as assigned.

E = Essential duties

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to:

Education: An associate degree, preferably with coursework in office technologies, business communication, or English.

Experience: Three years of clerical or administrative support experience.

Supplemental Information

Applications will be screened for evidence of the minimum qualifications and submitted to the hiring department as they are received, as such this recruitment may close at any time. Please include ALL employment you wish to be considered in the Employment Experience section of the application and complete all fields. Experience that is included in the resume but not in the Employment Experience section of the application will not be considered.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must inform the Ventura County Community College District Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date stated on the announcement. Those applicants needing such accommodations should document this request including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.

DEGREE INFORMATION:
If a degree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications, an official copy of your transcripts will be required upon hire. If you have a foreign degree and the institution from which your degree was granted is not recognized as accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education, foreign transcript evaluation is required if the foreign degree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications. The foreign transcript evaluation must be included with your application materials. Visit the or the to search for institutions that are recognized as accredited. If you need your transcripts evaluated, please review the . If applicable, an official copy of your foreign transcript evaluation will also be required upon hire.

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