Temporary - Business Services Technician

Overview

Temporary - Business Services Technician. Mendocino-Lake Community College District is currently accepting applications for a Short-Term, Non-Continuing Business Services Technician to work in our Business Services Department. This is a temporary, non-continuing position open until filled. The anticipated duration of assignment is December 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026.

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, Goals and Values.

Under direction of the department manager, perform accounting clerical work and budget monitoring for District and special funded programs consistent with audit requirements; resolves discrepancies; assists with related budgetary records and reports and the annual District audit; provides service at a customer window; and provides technical support and training for the District accounting system.

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

• Completed online application
• Resume
• A cover letter that succinctly addresses how your experience and professional qualifications prepare you for this position
• Copy of transcripts
• Contact information for 3 professional references (no letters please; letters submitted will not be reviewed by the screening committee)
• Be prepared to answer the following supplemental question during the supplemental questions of the application:
  If you are selected for this position, how will you demonstrate commitment to student & institutional success?

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.

This is a Short-Term Non-Continuing (STNC), temporary, hourly position, 40 hours per week not to exceed 40 hours per week, $27.72 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 at 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).

• Assist in the development and implementation of annual budgets for District and special funded programs, ensuring compliance with governmental accounting principles and auditing procedures.
• Collect monies received, issue receipts, and post credits and charges to student accounts, clubs, scholarships, and Treasury funds; track accounts receivables.
• Establish and maintain vendor information in the accounts payable database; monitor and order office supplies; process associated invoices for payment.
• Prepare bank deposits for various accounts and clubs, verify funds collected, match to funds reports, and deposit funds to appropriate accounts; post and attach receipts in recordkeeping software.
• Ensure delivery of funds for cashiering activities at various District locations; balance and replenish cash drawers; resolve cash register and credit card issues; manage safe operations.
• Process emergency funds for students, scholarships, and distribute checks; post information to computer systems; reconcile student refund accounts and associated journal entries.
• Process and submit all Financial Aid disbursements; run reports for Financial Aid Department; manage Bank Mobile information and processes.
• Audit and monitor budget accounts; notify department managers of significant variances; recommend methods of limiting expenditures or transferring funds; post budget and expense transfers.
• Utilize specialized governmental financial accounting software to prepare comparative reports, access databases,…