Financial Aid Specialist - Merritt INTERNAL POSTING (Grant Funded)

Peralta Community College District Careers • Oakland, CA

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About The Position

Under direction, the incumbent is responsible for assisting the College Business and Administrative Services Manager with facilities management and providing capital projects support and facility rental services in the day-to-day operations of the Business Services Department This vacancy is open ONLY to current regular and hourly employees who are members of SEIU Local 1021. Per new Article 8.7 of the Local 1021 hourly contract, this job is being posted for ten (10) working days. Positions assigned to this classification are professional level positions which support and are funded by a categorically funded program/project. Continuation of the position is contingent upon refunding of the program/project .

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a major in business administration or a related field and two (2) years of responsible and professional work in facilities administration, accounting, public administration, or any combination of education, training and qualifying experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Demonstrated experience in the interpretation and application of rules, regulations, codes, and policies.
• Knowledge and proficiency in the utilization of standard office productivity software programs (e.g., MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint), personal computers, and other standard office equipment.
• Understanding of, sensitivity to and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of Peralta Colleges’ students, faculty, staff and community.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using web-based enterprise applications for purchasing, finance, and/or accounting
• Knowledge of: o Concepts, techniques, procedures, and policies applicable to facilities usage areas o Administrative and office procedures and practices
• Ability to: o Evaluate the effectiveness of functions and operations o Develop and evaluate alternatives for possible courses of action o Prepare detailed reports and recommendations o Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others o Communicate effectively, both written and oral

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time