Department Assistant II - Counseling (One or more positions)(Ridgecrest)

Kern Community College District•Ridgecrest, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, this role provides a variety of clerical services to College administrators, faculty, and staff. The position involves providing information to faculty, staff, students, and the public, as well as offering staff assistance to departments. The Department Assistant II performs typing and clerical duties that require independent judgment in interpreting, applying, or modifying existing procedures and methods within well-defined guidelines.

Requirements

Graduation from high school
Two years of responsible clerical experience
Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
Knowledge of word processing methods, techniques and programs.
Knowledge of correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Knowledge of principles and practices of record-keeping.
Ability to learn, interpret and apply the policies and procedures of the District.
Ability to perform general clerical work including maintenance of appropriate records and compiling information for reports.
Ability to work courteously with students and the general public on the telephone or in person.
Ability to assist in budget preparation, monitoring and administration.
Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.
Ability to operate a variety of office machines including a computer and applicable software.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written direction.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Nice To Haves

Ability to provide direct and indirect support to culturally diverse students
Ability to interact professionally with the community
Ability to manage technology and data input
Ability to maintain a student-centered approach
Bilingual in Spanish and English

Responsibilities

Perform general clerical work; file, schedule appointments and process personnel information; order, distribute and maintain office supplies.
Type and proofread a wide variety of reports, letters and memos; type from rough draft, verbal instructions or transcribing machine recordings; compose routine correspondence related to responsibilities assigned; assist in gathering information for College, District and State reports.
Provide information on classes, instructors and schedules to other offices and the general public; issue, receive, type and process various applications, permits and other forms; receive and sort mail.
Perform a variety of work involved in student and employee assistance, preparation of invoices, preparation of payroll, inventory, time cards, accounts and bank deposits, and administration and scoring exams.
Maintain calendars and schedules of activities, meetings, interviews and appointments; coordinate activities with other departments, the public and outside agencies.
Organize and maintain filing systems; maintain records related to area of assignment including employee files, affirmative action records, worker's compensation files, job announcement, application, interview and fiscal files.
Review materials for completeness and conformance with established regulations and procedures; apply applicable policies and procedures in determining completeness of applications, records and reports; provide information and forms to the public; collect and process appropriate information.
Serve as a receptionist; answer the telephone and provide information to the general public regarding community college policies and procedures as required.
Order, receive and process textbooks, materials and supplies for students and staff; process refunds; perform cashiering duties; process billing for outside agencies; balance and provide related sales reports.
Process and verify financial aid, employment and student assistance program documents.
Exercise functional and technical direction over student assistants as assigned; assist in the selection of staff and student assistants.
Perform related duties as assigned; duties performed at extension sites may be diverse and varied.