Administrative Assistant ; Counseling

Initial Review Date: 09/18/2026**

** Any complete applications received after the review date will only be forwarded to the hiring committee at their request.

Salary Grade:C1-43

Starting Salary:$5,415.12 (per month)

Full Salary Range:$5,415.12 – $7,261.35 (per month)

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District is currently accepting applications for the classified position above.

The Foothill - De Anza Community College District does not have a remote work policy. All employees are expected to be available to work in person and on-site per the requirement of the department.

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews. All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant.

Foothill – De Anza Community College District Mission Statement:

The mission of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District is student success and educational excellence. The district and its colleges provide access to affordable, quality educational programs and services that develop a broadly educated and socially responsible community that supports an equitable and just future for California and the global community. Every member of our district contributes to a dynamic instructional and learning environment that fosters student engagement, equal opportunity, and innovation in meeting the various educational and career goals of our diverse students.

Foothill-De Anza is driven by an equity agenda and core values of integrity, inclusion, care for our students' well-being, and sustainability.

De Anza College Mission Statement:

De Anza College provides an academically rich, multicultural learning environment that challenges students of every background to develop their intellect, character and abilities; to realize their goals; and to be socially responsible leaders in their communities, the nation and the world.

De Anza College fulfills its mission by engaging students in creative work that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes contained within the college’s Institutional

Core Competencies:

• Communication and expression

• Information literacy

• Physical/mental wellness and personal responsibility

• Civic capacity for global, cultural, social and environmental awareness

• Critical thinking

Provides front desk and administrative support to the General Counseling Office and serves as a primary point of contact for students, staff, faculty, and the public. Responsibilities include answering calls and inquiries, assisting students with counseling appointments, monitoring in-person and virtual drop‑in services, and maintaining accurate student contact data in Scheduling and Reporting System (SARS).

Supports the day‑to‑day operations of General Counseling by maintaining schedules, directories, equipment inventories, manuals, website information, and division records. Coordinates technology, facilities, and equipment support with campus services and assists with Counseling events, communications, promotional materials, and other administrative projects. The position requires strong customer service, communication, organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of office support, customer service, and/or program support duties; performs word processing, data entry, and typing; prepares correspondence using standard formats; interacts frequently with students, staff, faculty, and the general public and explains program, department, and/or division policies and procedures, provides other District information, and/or directs questions and inquiries to the appropriate staff; assists students and other customers with program eligibility questions and the completion of required forms and applications;

schedules appointments on behalf of program, department, and division staff; and performs related duties as assigned.

Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory and managerial staff. Exercises no supervision of staff.

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