Temporary Office Assistant

Compensation

Compensation for this position is expected to range between $19.00 per hour
, in alignment with what California Baptist University (CBU) reasonably anticipates paying for this role. The final rate may vary depending on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and prevailing market conditions.

Provide administrative and logistical support for International Service Projects (ISP), assisting with recruitment, training, and participant preparation processes. This role supports the coordination of events, monitors participant progress and requirements, and helps facilitate international travel arrangements. The position contributes to communication, resource preparation, and support‑raising efforts to ensure successful program execution and participant readiness for global service experiences.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Demonstrates ability and willingness to live and uphold the University’s Christ‑centered mission and values.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.
• A thorough knowledge of:
  Business English and arithmetic; general office methods, procedures, and practices.
• Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate multiple projects.
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position.
• Ability to use independent judgment, and to manage and impart confidential information.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
• Ability to supervise and train staff, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Excellent telephone courtesy, knowledge, and experience.
• Ability to coordinate and organize meetings and/or special events.
• Knowledge of standard budgeting, expenditure control procedures, and documentation.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
• Ability to develop and maintain record‑keeping systems and procedures.
• Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit; and requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard or other office equipment. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers and speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the phone.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment, with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards.

Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.