Temporary - Program Assistant - Covelo Center

Job Summary

Mendocino-Lake Community College District is currently accepting applications for a Short-Term, Non-Continuing Program Assistant for our Covelo location.

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

We are seeking an equity‑minded person who is committed to supporting our diverse student population and faculty within the District Mission. Please review our District Mission, Goals, and Values.

This is a Short-Term Non-Continuing (STNC), temporary, hourly position, 5 hours per week, $20.71 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.

Please see the current salary schedule here: MLCCD - Salary Schedule.

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).

• Coordinates with program manager to develop project management plans based on departmental goals and project requirements
• Assists with dissemination of program information and/or support services
• Assist with budgetary transactions; such as purchase orders, requisitions, PAFs, budget transfers, etc.
• Engages in customer service activities, such as greeting students and/or community members
• Provides administrative support; such as filing, records retention projects, managing mail flow, etc.
• Works with the manager to organize events as necessary
• Assists the manager in maintaining a positive and healthy environment for stakeholders
• Supports and assists with data entry and/or reporting
• Assists with special projects; including but not limited to: audits, promotional events, presentation development
• Additional duties as required

• Assist in coordinating specific projects
• Disseminate program information and support programs
• Organize events
• Assist with data entry
• Greet students, staff and community members

Office environment; subject to interruptions and distractions. Physical demands include sitting, reaching, bending, walking, standing for long periods, and light lifting (up to 25 lbs). Repetitive motion based on computer/filing practices use may be required. Occasional outdoor environmental exposure; including but not limited to events and/or special projects.

Must meet Human Resources guidelines for qualified hiring; including by not limited to a Live Scan background check and completion of TB test.

Must have at least two years of experience in an administrative/office environment.

High School Diploma / GED Equivalent, AA Preferred.

None.

• Program and/or department processes;
• Verbal and written communication skills;
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy;
• Fiscal practices;
• Correct usage of grammar, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary;
• Administrative/programmatic best practices;
• Computer and software applications

• Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of stakeholders;
• Follow verbal and written directions;
• Follow through on assigned task;
• Operate independently and in groups;
• Conduct self in a professional manner;
• Abide by District policies and procedures;
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

Physical demands include sitting, reaching, bending, walking, standing for long periods, and light lifting (up to 25 lbs). Repetitive motion based on computer/filing practices use may be required.

Mendocino College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks a diverse pool of qualified applicants. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from all persons. Mendocino College does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity or race, color, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, genetic conditions, pregnancy (including…