Project Assistant

Definition

Under general supervision, the Professional Expert provides assistance and support in accordance with assignments and directions from the supervisor. Professional Experts:

• Have specialized knowledge or expertise not generally required of or found in the classifications established by the District.
• Must be specially trained, experienced, or competent to perform expert services.
• Are used on a temporary basis for a specific project or projects.
• Terms of employment will be described in the Professional Expert Agreement.

Non-academic, non-classified Professional Experts are not part of classified service. Non-academic, non-classified short-term employees are at-will employees and have no entitlement rights to any position in the District. Professional Expert employment shall not result in the displacement of Classified personnel.

* Retired CalPERS Annuitants: may not exceed 960 hours in a fiscal year (July 1 through June 30).

Performs a variety of technical, analytical and administrative support duties in providing responsible staff support to one or more departments and is expected to, as directed, assist the department in the completion of a variety of special and/or technical projects, reports and other related duties; executes some, but not all, administrative and office support functions related to the project assignment. Exercises good judgment with a mid-level expectation of independent judgment while referring policy decisions to the Supervisor.

OR Responsible for coordinating, overseeing and participating in various operations, activities and special projects in support of an assigned college program. Project Assistants will have significant responsibility for the scope, complexity, and overall impact of assigned program and related projects and activities.

• Level I - Work experience and/or training in related job category is required, including valid licenses and/or certifications, if applicable.
• Level II - Extensive work experience and/or training that is directly related to job category is required, including valid licenses and/or certifications, if applicable.

This is a professional expert position. The District reserves the right to extend, modify, or eliminate this position based upon available funds. The effective dates of employment will be arranged with the supervisor.

• Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
• The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910)
• The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the District's strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

• The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• A detailed list of physical demands and work environment is on file and will be provided upon request.

The Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District is committed to employing qualified administrators/managers, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success. The Board recognizes diversity in the academic environment fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includes Coastline College, Golden West College, and Orange Coast College. The three colleges offer programs in transfer, general education, occupational/technical education, community services, and student support services.

Since its founding in 1947, the Coast Community College District has enjoyed a reputation as one of the leading…