Temporary - Center Assistant - Coast Center

Short-Term, Non-Continuing Center Assistant

Mendocino-Lake Community College District is currently accepting applications for a Short-Term, Non-Continuing Center Assistant to work at our Coast Center in Fort Bragg.

This is a temporary, non-continuing position. This position is open until filled.

We are seeking an equity-minded person who is committed to supporting our diverse student population and the District Mission. Please review our District Mission, Goals and Values at the following website: MLCCD - Mission, Vision, Goals

Under direction of the supervisor, performs a variety of administrative support functions for the overall center program; registers students; provides information and assistance to faculty, staff, students, and the public; maintains the security of the center during the evening and weekend hours.

We recommend downloading this job announcement as you prepare your application materials for submission. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the screening committee.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE Through this online portal submit the following documents:

Mendocino College welcomes applications from all qualified candidates who demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of our community college students.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

This is a Short-Term Non-Continuing (STNC), temporary, hourly position, 5-15 hours per week not to exceed 15 hours per week, $26.87 per hour;
Ed Code 88003 authorizes a governing board to hire STNC employees for less than 75% of a school year, up to 180 days.

Benefits:
The College offers a Bronze level benefit plan at the cost of the employee.

Paid Time Off:
The successful candidate will earn forty (40) hours of sick leave per fiscal year.

Retirement:
This position may be eligible for CalPERS Retirement (contingent upon number of hours worked within the fiscal year)

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Plans, schedules, and performs a variety of responsible and technical clerical work.
• Provides general and specific written and verbal information to faculty, staff, students, and the public on college and departmental policies, procedures, and records, referring to other college departments or outside agencies as appropriate.
• Receives, screens, and routes visitors; takes and forwards messages; schedules student appointments for assessment testing, academic, Disability Resource Center, Cal Works, Educational Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) and other special populations, counseling, and financial aid advising.
• Provides academic counseling support including checking on transcripts and transcript evaluations providing assessment score results, and providing peer counseling information in the absence of the counselor.
• Assists students in the registration process; processes applications for admissions, checking for accuracy and completeness; conducts on-line registration; processes forms needed to complete the registration process; forwards to Admissions and Records Office.
• Administers placement assessments; reviews scores with students; inputs scores into database; forwards copies to the Learning Center and Counseling Department.
• Distributes photo 's and student body cards; prints unofficial transcripts and grade reports as needed; proctors exams.
• Processes Board of Governors Fee Waiver Applications; screens financial aid applications and forwards to the Financial Aid Office.
• Collects fees for tuition, transcripts, community services, ticket sales, and other activities; balances cash receipts; prepares deposits; secures monies.
• Assists with facilities management including scheduling of room usage by both internal and external groups, making maintenance and repair requests, assures equipment is properly stored and the facilities are properly secured.
• Supports faculty in general with accessing college resources (e.g. Web Advisor, Portal, Human Resources forms), producing classroom materials and communicating with students.
• Assists with budget tracking and other recordkeeping; provides reports as necessary; sorts and distributes mail; orders office supplies.
• Produces, processes, and tracks Purchase Orders (POs) and Personnel Action Forms (PAFs).
• Provides enrollment/registration support for dual enrollment activities; works with Center administrator, and high school and school district personnel to support dual enrollment processes.
• Works as liaison between students and the bookstore as needed to assist in ordering and receiving books for students.
• May work during evening and weekend hours.
• Uses a variety of software and information systems, including Microsoft Office (especially Word and Excel), Colleague, SARS, and Web Advisor. Operates office equipment and tracks maintenance…