Temporary - Center Assistant - Coast Center

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 and remains open until filled.

We are seeking an equity‑minded individual who is committed to supporting our diverse student population and the District Mission.

• 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.
• 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 other special populations.
• Provides academic counseling support including checking transcripts and evaluations, providing assessment score results, and offering peer counseling information in the absence of the counselor.
• Assists students in the registration process; processes applications for admissions, checks for accuracy, conducts online registration, and forwards required forms to the Admissions and Records Office.
• Administers placement assessments; reviews scores with students, inputs scores into the database, and forwards copies to the Learning Center and Counseling Department.
• Distributes photo IDs and student body cards; prints unofficial transcripts and grade reports; proctors exams.
• Processes Board of Governors Fee Waiver Applications; screens financial aid applications and forwards them to the Financial Aid Office.
• Collects fees for tuition, transcripts, community services, ticket sales, and other activities; balances cash receipts; prepares deposits and secures monies.
• Assists with facilities management: schedules room usage, makes maintenance and repair requests, and ensures equipment is properly stored and the facilities are secured.
• Supports faculty in accessing college resources (e.g., Web Advisor, Portal, Human Resources forms), producing classroom materials, and communicating with students.
• Assists with budget tracking and other record‑keeping; 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 the Center administrator, high school, and district personnel.
• Works as liaison between students and the bookstore to assist in ordering and receiving books.
• May work during evening and weekend hours.
• Uses a variety of software and information systems, including Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), Colleague, SARS, and Web Advisor; operates office equipment and tracks maintenance needs of copier.
• Inputs schedule information and proofs for accuracy.
• May assist with the tutoring program; assigns tutors to students; reviews and authorizes related paperwork.
• Trains and provides work direction to others as assigned; assists hourly employees with employment paperwork.
• Attends meetings and workshops as needed; performs related duties as assigned.

• AA Preferred.
• Knowledge of related college policies and procedures.
• Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, database software, and data‑entry techniques.
• Record‑keeping techniques.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary, and basic arithmetic.
• Receptionist and telephone techniques and etiquette.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and perform a variety of responsible and technical clerical work for the Center.
• Work independently with little direction; work alone during evening and weekend hours.
• Train and provide work direction to others.
• Learn, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the operation of the Center.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Analyze situations…