Job Details

Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Instructional Services (Substitute/Temporary)
MiraCosta College

For full details and to apply, go to https://jobs.miracosta.edu/postings/3037

Type of Assignment: Full Time
Assignment Category: Temporary Assignment

Position Details:
This short-term, temporary, substitute assignment is to support the Vice President of Instructional Services. The assignment will be for approximately 3 months, beginning in June, with continued employment contingent on department needs. The work schedule will be full-time, Monday through Friday, 8am - 4:30pm. The Vice President of Instructional Services has approved the possibility for the person hired for this assignment to telework up to 4 days per week.

MiraCosta College believes that flexible work enables employees to achieve a more successful balance between work responsibilities and family life. The District offers the opportunity to telework (remote work) for certain positions, depending on the operational needs of the District and the provisions of the telework policy. Probationary and temporary employees are not eligible to telework unless approved by the appropriate vice president. No employee is guaranteed the right to telework. No employee shall be authorized to telework 100% of the time; regular, on-campus presence is expected for all District employees on a weekly basis.
IMPORTANT: MiraCosta College requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to promote a safe and healthful workplace for employees and to promote the health and safety of our campus community. Unvaccinated employees are at greater risk of contracting and spreading COVID-19 within the workplace and to the college community that depends on college programs and services. As of August 23, 2021, all employees must submit proof of vaccination or request and receive approval for a medical or religious exemption prior to their start date. For more information, please visit https://www.miracosta.edu/covid/covid-vaccination-requirements.html.

Salary Range: 26
Compensation: Starting $35.83 per hour (range 26, step 1).

Employees must make arrangements for the direct deposit of paychecks into the financial institution of their choice, via electronic fund transfer.

Benefits:
Short-term, temporary employees may be eligible for Healthy Families Sick Leave, and enrollment in a retirement system.

Position Term in Months: $Term

Application Procedure:
In order to be considered for this assignment, you must submit the following documents directly in the online system and finish applying and receive a confirmation number. Applications received by the first screening date of Monday, June 6, will be given first consideration. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled:

1. Application on which you list all relevant experience.

2. A current resume or curriculum vitae summarizing your educational background and experience.

3. A cover letter specifically describing how your experience aligns with the representative duties.

4. Transcripts of college coursework which provide evidence of meeting the minimum qualifications as stated in this job posting. Unofficial or legible photocopies are acceptable. If a degree(s) was earned, the transcripts must state that the degree was awarded. Any degree/coursework used to satisfy the minimum qualifications must be from a post-secondary institution accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by either the U.S. Department of Education or the Council on Post-secondary Accreditation.

If your degree(s) is from a college or university outside of the United States, you must submit a detailed evaluation from a professional evaluation agency. To view a list of agencies approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, go to https://www.ctc.ca.gov/docs/default-source/leaflets/cl635.pdf?sfvrsn=6. Transcripts or translations in English still require the evaluation to show the U.S. equivalence of your degree.

The Vice President of Instructional Serviceswill review application materials. Applicants selected for interview will be contacted by phone; those not selected for interview will be notified by e-mail once interview candidates have been scheduled.

Offer of employment to the person selected for this position is contingent upon 1) proof of being fully vaccinated* for COVID-19 or requesting and receiving approval for a medical or religious exemption; 2) submission of a current tuberculosis test clearance; 3) proof of eligibility to work in the United States; and 4) approval by the Board of Trustees.

*Individuals are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks or more after they have received the second dose in a 2-dose series (e.g. Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna), or two weeks or more after they have received a single-dose vaccine (e.g., Johnson and Johnson [J&J/Janssen).

Retired STRS members are not eligible for this position.

Basic Function:
Under general direction, perform highly responsible, complex and confidential administrative support work for a Vice President; interpret and explain procedures; implement processes to ensure the proper functioning and information flow of the division office; facilitate division program review; provide support for strategic planning processes; assist with Governing Board docket items, contract/agreement projects; and perform related duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics:


Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

1. Provide administrative, logistical and technical support to a Vice President; compose and prepare memoranda, correspondence, Governing Board docket items, division reports, presentations, spreadsheets, forms and other documents, often of a highly sensitive and confidential nature; proofread and review typed documents and other materials for accuracy, completeness and compliance with division standards, policies and procedures.

2. Coordinate the Vice Presidents and division calendars including scheduling meetings and resolving scheduling conflicts; assist the Vice President in developing and monitoring timelines and schedules related to division activities and services; research and prepare background packets for projects, meetings and events; coordinate travel requests and logistics including making reservations and processing reimbursements.

3. Act as liaison in coordinating matters between the Vice President and the Superintendent/ Presidents office, other vice presidents, deans and administrators, faculty, staff and representatives of outside agencies; prioritize requests by departments within the division and facilitate the flow of information; prepare and distribute agendas for meetings; follow up on various assignments to ensure that needed action is taken; perform routine to difficult public relations duties over the phone and in person; respond independently to correspondence and email inquiries regarding division matters; relieve the Vice President of a variety of administrative details.

4. Monitor division budget expenditures for grants and division accounts; track and process expenditures, encumbrances, reimbursements, stipends and payments; research and aggregate departmental budgets and create budget forecasts; determine grant expense eligibility; track multiple funding sources; run aggregated budget reports through spreadsheets and financial systems and calculate budgets for departments and programs that directly report to the Vice President; research and correct discrepancies; process budgetary adjustments and transfers when warranted.

5. Facilitate the program review process for the division; create and maintain sensitive and confidential tracking spreadsheets and personnel files; coordinate timelines.

6. Work closely with Human Resources on behalf of the Vice President to coordinate the personnel processes including the hiring process. Work closely with the Dean, Student Life & Judicial Affairs and/or Human Resources on behalf of the Vice President for the timely resolution of student and/or employee grievance and discipline processes.

7. Independently research, compile and analyze data for a variety of internal and external reports; create, develop, maintain and update specialized and custom forms, databases, logs, files, records and reports.

8. Provide administrative support to a variety of committees and, when appropriate, student groups; keep minutes and records of assigned committees in accordance with the Brown Act; coordinate meetings and events; complete documentation and process requests for funds.

Other Duties:
1. Provide backup to other division staff as needed.

2. Contact campus police or custodial staff as needed.

3. Provide lead-level work direction to other clerical staff and student workers as assigned.

4. Order supplies and equipment.

5. Update and maintain division-specific website and social media accounts.

6. Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Of:
1. Advanced principles, practices, concepts and techniques used in customer service, public relations and community outreach.

2. Office administration and management practices and procedures.

3. The districts student recordkeeping and general accounting systems, practices and procedures for processing student information and interpreting input and output data.

4. District practices and procedures for budgeting, purchasing and maintaining public records.

5. Payroll procedures and operations.

6. Bookkeeping and elementary accounting practices and procedures.

7. Provisions of the Brown Act.

8. Operations, services and activities of a community college district.

9. Common student needs, issues and concerns applicable to area of assignment.

10. Principles and practices of sound business communication; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.

11. District organization, functions, rules, policies and procedures applicable to assigned areas of responsibility.

12. Basic principles and practices of employee supervision.

13. District human resources policies and labor contract provisions.

14. Safety policies and safe work practices applicable to the work.

Ability To:
1. Assign and inspect the work of student workers and lower-level staff.

2. Organize and oversee the day-to-day operations, maintenance and activities of the department faculty administrative support.

3. Compose clear, concise and comprehensive analyses, correspondence, reports, studies, agreements, presentations and other written materials from brief instructions.

4. Work consultatively across the district and within the assigned school.

5. Establish priorities and work effectively and independently with many demands on time.

6. Analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action.

7. Make calculations/tabulations and accurately process and review fiscal and related documents.

8. Administer and monitor a department budget.

9. Maintain highly confidential information.

10. Track statistical information utilizing complex spreadsheets and databases.

11. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

12. Understand and follow written and oral instructions.

13. Operate a computer and standard business software.

14. Use a computer keyboard and other office equipment accurately at a speed necessary to meet the requirements of the position.

15. Represent the Vice President effectively in dealings with elected officials, other vice presidents, administrators and the public.

16. Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and disability issues.

17. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course of work.

Education & Experience:
To be eligible for this assignment, you must meet and provide evidence of the following minimum qualifications:

Graduation from an associate degree program and at least six (6) years of progressively responsible administrative support experience, at least two of which were supporting a department head or higher; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A bachelors degree is preferred.

NOTE: For work experience, one "year" is defined as equivalent to 40 hours per week for 12 months, or at least 2,080 hours.

Desirable Qualifications:


Licenses & Other Requirements:
A valid California drivers license and the ability to maintain insurability under the districts vehicle insurance program.

Physical Effort:
The physical efforts described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Primarily sedentary with intermittent standing, walking, bending and stooping; occasional light lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds; ability to travel to various locations on and off campus as needed to conduct district business.

Emotional Effort:
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships involving interactions and communications personally, by phone and in writing with a variety of individuals and/or groups from diverse backgrounds on a regular, ongoing basis; ability to work effectively under pressure on a variety of tasks concurrently while meeting established deadlines and changing priorities.

Working Conditions:
Primarily business office environment; subject to frequent public contact and interruption; intermittent exposure to individuals acting in a disagreeable fashion; occasional evening, weekend and/or holiday hours required on an as-needed basis.

Posting Number: S21/22056P
Human Resources Contact Information: jobs@miracosta.edu or 760.795.6854
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
First Screening Date: First Screening Date is Monday, June 6. Applications will continue to be accepted until the assignment is filled.

About MiraCosta College
MiraCosta College is one of California's 115 public community colleges. The district operates two campus sites and two centers, and offers a robust online education program. Situated between San Diego and Los Angeles, MiraCosta College benefits from multicultural influences and cultural opportunities. Both students and staff enjoy a friendly atmosphere and the feeling that we are all here to help one another. MiraCosta College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. For more details, please visit our website at https://www.miracosta.edu/office-of-the-president/board-of-trustees/_docs/3400BP-Diversity-Equity-Inclusion.pdf





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