Administrative Secretary I

Southwestern College • Chula Vista, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Southwestern Community College District (SWCCD) is committed to meeting the educational goals of its students in an inclusive environment that promotes intellectual growth and develops human potential. We are the leader in equitable education that transforms the lives of students and communities. SWCCD employees are collegial and collaborative. They demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism, integrity and respect when interacting with students, colleagues, leadership and members of the Jaguar community. Our employees actively honor and respect diversity to foster a safe and welcoming community where all are inspired to participate and realize a sense of belonging. Incumbents exhibit an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, and employees, including those with physical or learning disabilities, and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of clerical, typing and secretarial duties.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Administrative Secretary I classification reports to a classified Director or Associate Dean level. The Administrative Secretary II classification reports to a Dean level executive.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school including or supplemented by course work in secretarial science
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible clerical or secretarial experience.
• One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at 40 hours per week.
• Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement.
• If specifically referenced (i.e. degree 'or equivalent'), related experience that is above the minimum requirement may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
• Additional assessment is required for applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States.
• Applicants must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) and must submit a copy of the evaluation with the application.
• Before scanning attachments, remove/redact sensitive, confidential information such as date of birth, social security number, address and photograph.
• Receptionist and telephone techniques.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Telephone techniques and etiquette.
• Perform secretarial and clerical work with speed and accuracy.
• Learn to interpret, apply and explain specific rules, policies and procedures of the specific office or program to which assigned.
• Make arithmetic calculations.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse racial, ethnic, disabled, sexual orientation, and cultural populations of community college students.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as secretary to a Director, Associate Dean or designated classified manager, performing a variety of clerical and secretarial duties in support of an assigned service or operational area.
• Arrange, schedule and attend a variety of meetings as assigned; record and transcribe minutes; establish and maintain filing systems; maintain confidentiality of information as assigned.
• Review and proof documents, records and forms for accuracy, completeness and conformance to applicable rules and regulation.
• Collect and compile statistical and financial data and other information for inclusion into special and periodic reports and records; track and monitor budget expenditures as assigned.
• Provide assistance and information to students, staff and the public regarding assigned program or office; request information from students as necessary; conduct classroom presentations and assist in preparing workshops regarding assigned program as required.
• Prepare governing board agenda items as needed.
• Order and maintain office supplies according to established procedures.
• Assist with travel arrangements as requested.

Benefits

• Confirmation email will be sent once your application packet has been successfully submitted.
• All notifications to applicants will be sent electronically to the email address provided in the application.
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided to candidates with verified disabilities.
• SWCCD shall not discriminate against any person in employment or in any program affiliated with the SWCCD on the basis of age, ancestry, color, ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED