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Mt. San Antonio College
  • Position Number: 1519750
  • Location: Walnut, CA
  • Position Type: Other Administrative Positions


Administrative Specialist IV- Position Extended

Position Number: 201314999
Department: Humanities & Social Sciences
Job Category: Classified Unit A
Time (Percent Time): 100%
Term (months/year): 12 months/year
Current Work Schedule (days, hours):
Salary Range: A-88
Salary: Step 1-6, $4,729 - $6,036 per month
Shift Differential: Shift differential eligibility based on the current collective bargaining agreement
Open Date: 07/01/2019
Initial Screening Date: 11/07/2019
Open Until Filled: Yes

Application Procedure:
Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; however, those submitted by 11:59 p.m. (PST) on November 7, 2019, are assured consideration.

Applicants must submit all of the following materials online at http://hrjobs.mtsac.edu to be considered for this position:

1. A Mt. San Antonio College online application.
2. A cover letter describing how the applicant meets the required education and experience.
3. A detailed rsum that summarizes educational preparation and professional experience for the position.
4. Two letters of recommendation that reflect relevant experience (do not use social media or professional networks as a means to provide letters of recommendation).

Health & Welfare:
College contributes $10,946 toward annual premium for medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage. Lifetime retirement benefits provided for eligible retirees. The District participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) retirement programs, and MetLife Social Security Alternative Plan.

Note Salary and Health & Welfare Benefits are subject to change.

Basic Function/Overview:
DEFINITION

Under general supervision, performs a variety of advanced administrative support duties that requires a significant level of knowledge of the assigned division, its services policies, procedures, and operational details.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from managerial personnel or similar high level administrator. Exercises technical and functional direction over and provides training to student or hourly workers and to less experienced support staff, as assigned.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

The Administrative Specialist IV classification is the fourth level in the Administrative Specialist series which is comprised of four (4) levels. Positions in the series are distinguished by reporting and working relationships, level of independence, supervision received and exercised, decision making, judgment, and minimum qualifications for employment consideration.

The Administrative Specialist IV level typically performs a wide variety of advanced administrative tasks to relieve division head of routine matters. Incumbents at this level are capable of performing advanced and complex administrative support duties with little or no supervision, including coordinating and administering complex budgetary functions, providing overall division office coordination and management, and assisting in division-related projects and programs. Incumbents at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to the assigned division of responsibility, working with an advanced degree of independent judgment, tact, and initiative. This class is distinguished from other Administrative Specialist classifications in that it may be specifically assigned to a division head and performs a greater number and variety of advanced and complex functions with an advanced degree of independent judgement. This class is distinguished from the Executive Assistant series in that the latter is responsible for providing administrative support to a Vice President or Senior Executive.

Essential Duties/Major Responsibilities:
1. Provides administrative support to managerial personnel or similar high level administrator by assisting with duties of an advanced, complex, and sensitive nature with little or no supervision; represents the division at meetings as assigned; manages and coordinates multiple calendars, schedules meetings, makes travel arrangements, and handles sensitive materials; acts as a liaison between the managerial personnel and other staff or the public, coordinating resolutions to issues, problems, and complaints as appropriate.
2. Coordinates and manages the workflow of the office, follows up on behalf of the administrator, checks-in with managers, staff, and faculty regarding completion of tasks, and scheduling and overseeing the work of student workers; performs a variety of other highly complex and difficult responsibilities.
3. Coordinates and participates in the preparation of the division budget, including gathering and analyzing data related to expenditures and projected charges; monitors budget expenditures and revenues; initiates division purchases for office supplies and other items as assigned; authorizes payment of invoices; processes division requisitions and appropriation transfers; assists in the development of contracts; develops special statistical reports regarding budgetary information.
4. Works with Fiscal Services to coordinate financial and accounting related duties, including reconciling purchasing orders, tracking vendor and invoice information, bid requests, price quotes, purchase and expenditure requests; prints and reviews invoices for accuracy; follows up with vendors.
5. Schedules and/or coordinates meetings, seminars, conferences, and training sessions for division staff; acts as meeting secretary including preparing agendas and informational packets, setting up meeting and training rooms, and taking and transcribing minutes for assigned boards and commissions; prepares complex divisional agenda items and packets for Board of Trustees meetings.
6. Plans and coordinates divisional or campus-wide events, functions, and meetings, including for the Presidents Office, Board of Trustees meetings, commencement and other ceremonies, various other periodic committee, and employee training sessions.
7. Assists or administers assigned division projects, processes, and/or programs as assigned by the managerial personnel; provides assistance to division staff in various research and division-related projects; participates in developing and implementing division or campus-wide policies and procedures.
8. Assists in coordinating the evaluation process; i.e. schedules and tracks evaluation meetings; monitors and tracks submission of evaluation materials for faculty and staff as assigned.
9. May provide administrative assistance to College governance committees, including maintaining detailed and accurate records, compiling agendas, communicating directly with committee members, compiling back-up documentation for agenda items, and maintaining detailed tracking of governance processes and actions.
10. Composes, types, edits, and proofreads a variety of complex documents, including forms, memos, statistical and analytical reports, organization charts, program plans, and correspondence for division staff from rough draft, dictation equipment, handwritten copy, verbal instructions, or from other material using a computer; inputs and retrieves data and text using a computer terminal; checks draft documents for punctuation, spelling, and grammar; makes or suggests corrections to drafts.
11. Processes and prepares a variety of documents, materials, and records according to established procedures and practices, such as divisional documents payroll records and monitoring payroll and expenditures for grant compliance. Calculates, inputs, and tracks faculty loads and lecture hour equivalency; ensures accuracy of the divisions class schedules; submits faculty attendance reports monthly.
12. Provides information to the public to ensure an understanding of division and College policies, contracts, and procedures; listens to questions and responds to inquiries and complaints, and explains procedures requiring a significant level of independent judgment, discretion, and interpretation; coordinates or resolves problems of a complex nature when appropriate.
13. Designs and implements complex file, index, tracking, and record keeping systems; researches and/or gathers records, data, and written information regarding divisional programs and processes to prepare complex reports and provide follow-up information to customer and staff inquiries.
14. May provide support to or serve in assisting the division head or President in the Executive Assistants absence.
15. Participates on committees, task forces, and special assignments including, but not limited to Screening and Selection Committees and affiliated trainings. Prepares and delivers oral presentations related to assigned areas, if needed.
16. Performs other related or lower classification duties as assigned.

Other Duties:
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Of:
1. Practices and methods of general office administration, including the use of standard office equipment.
2. Principles and practices of providing technical and functional direction and training to assigned staff.
3. Computer applications related to the work, including word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications.
4. Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and policies, technical processes, and procedures related to the division to which assigned.
5. Principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting, basic accounts payable, and purchasing. Including business arithmetic, financial, and statistical techniques.
6. Principles and practices of data collection and report preparation.
7. Business letter writing and the standard format for reports and correspondence.
8. Record keeping principles and procedures.
9. Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment.
10. Alphabetical and numerical filing methods.
11. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, students, and College staff, including individuals of various ages, disabilities, socio-economic and ethnic groups.

Skills and Abilities:
1. Maintain confidentiality and be discreet in handling and processing confidential information and data.
2. Interpret, apply, and explain applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, policies, and timelines, as well as complex administrative and divisional policies and procedures.
3. Perform responsible administrative support work with accuracy, speed, and general supervision.
4. Provide varied and responsible office administrative work requiring the use of tact and discretion.
5. Plan, schedule, assign, and oversee activities of assigned personnel.
6. Inspect the work of others and maintain established quality control standards.
7. Train others in proper and safe work procedures.
8. Identify and implement effective course of action to complete assigned work.
9. Understand the organization and operation of the College and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
10. Compose correspondence and reports independently or from brief instructions.
11. Understand and carry out complex oral and written directions.
12. Research, analyze, and summarize data and prepare accurate and logical written reports.
13. Enter and retrieve data from a computer with sufficient speed and accuracy to perform assigned work.
14. Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems.
15. Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
16. Operate and maintain modern office equipment, including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.
17. Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
18. Understand scope of authority in making independent decisions.
19. Learns and applies emerging technologies and, as necessary, to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.
20. Review situations accurately and determine appropriate course of action using judgment according to established policies and procedures.
21. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Minimum Qualifications/Education & Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Equivalent to an Associates degree from a regionally accredited college with major coursework in business or public administration, public policy, or a related field, and three (3) years of varied administrative support experience preferably involving public contact; or two (2) years of experience equivalent to Administrative Specialist III at the College.

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Physical Demands:
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle to visit various District and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Incumbents in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Incumbents must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects, typically weighing 20 pounds.

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Special Notes:
Please note: A confirmation number will be assigned when your application packet indicates the supplemental questions have been answered and a document has been attached to each required link. Assistance with the online application process is available through the Office of Human Resources at 1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789-1399. Human Resources: (909) 274-4225. E-mail: employment@mtsac.edu.

DO NOT include photographs or any demographic information (e.g. D.O.B, place of birth, etc.) on your application or supporting documents.

TRAVEL POLICY: Costs associated with travel in excess of 150 miles one way from residence for the purpose of an interview will be reimbursed up to $500 maximum. Relocation costs will be borne by the successful candidate. Travel reimbursement claims (original receipts) must be submitted no later than 30 days following the interview date.

Foreign Transcripts:
Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the filing deadline.

Inquiries/Contact:
Office of Human Resources at 1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789-1399. Human Resources: (909) 274-4225. E-mail: employment@mtsac.edu.

Selection Procedure:
A committee will evaluate applications, taking into account breadth and depth of relevant education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. The screening committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant of an interview.

Interviews may include a writing sample, committee presentation, and/or performance test. The start date will be following Board approval and receipt of live scan clearance.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be guaranteed consideration, it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received before the initial screening date and time indicated on the job posting. Incomplete application packets will not be considered. All application materials will become College property, will not be returned, and will not be copied. Please visit our employment website at http://hrjobs.mtsac.edu to complete and submit your application for this position.

Letters of Recommendation
Confidential letters of recommendation are not accepted for this position. All letters of recommendation must be uploaded to the application.

EEO Policy:
The College is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from ethnic and racial minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and Vietnam-era veterans. No person shall be denied employment because of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex (gender), age, sexual orientation, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics.

Conflict of Interest:
Mt. San Antonio College employees and the Board of Trustees members shall not engage in any employment or activity that is inconsistent with, incompatible with, or in conflict with Mt. San Antonio Colleges Administrative Procedures (AP 2710 Conflict of Interest, AP 2712 Conflict of Interest Codes).

Cancel RTF Policy:
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RE-OPEN, RE-ADVERTISE, DELAY OR CANCEL FILLING THIS POSITION.
THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL FUTURE VACANCIES.

To apply, visit https://hrjobs.mtsac.edu/postings/7404





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