administrative specialist i (part-time)
mt. san antonio college
job category: classified unit a
employee group:
time (percent time): 47.5%
term (months/year): 10 months/year
current work schedule (days, hours): tuesday/wednesday, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; thursday, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
salary range: a-69
salary: steps 1 - 6, $1,859 - $2,373 per month (prorated)
shift differential:
health & welfare: employees working less than fifty (50%) percent are not eligible for health and welfare benefits. the district participates in the public employees retirement system (pers), state teachers retirement system (strs) retirement programs, and metlife social security alternative plan. note salary and health & welfare benefits are subject to change
department: technology & health division
open date: 01/08/2019
closing date:
open until filled: yes
basic function/overview:
definition
under general supervision, performs a variety of routine office support, customer service, and/or program support duties according to standard procedures on behalf of designated professional, supervisory, managerial, or administrative positions; performs basic word processing, data entry, and typing; prepares correspondence using a standard format; interacts frequently with students, staff, faculty, and the general public and explains department and/or program policies and procedures, provides other district information, and/or directs questions and inquiries to the appropriate staff; may assist students and other customers with basic program eligibility questions and the completion of required forms and applications; schedules appointments with other department staff.
supervision received and exercised
receives general supervision from assigned supervisory or managerial personnel. exercises no direct supervision of staff.
class characteristics
this is the first of four levels in the administrative specialist series. initially under more direct supervision, incumbents with general office support experience perform work such as customer service at the front counter and over the phone; provides assistance to students, staff, and the general public with program requirements, policies, procedures; document preparation and completion; file and records maintenance; data entry; and screening phone calls, visitors, and mail, and directing questions to the appropriate staff; working with a basic degree of independent judgment, tact, and initiative within clearly defined work procedures and standards. this class is distinguished from administrative specialist ii in that the latter performs a broader range and more complex office support and administrative duties, more extensive and involved direction and oversight of student workers and/or hourly workers, and/or a specialized function related to the area of assignment, program, or department.
essential duties/major responsibilities: 1. operates multi-line phone systems; answers, screens, and directs calls to the appropriate division/department; takes messages and relays pertinent information using electronic mail or transfers calls to voicemail as requested by the caller; provides general information on a variety of district services, policies, and procedures.
2. provides telephone, front counter, support to students, parents, staff, faculty, and the general public as assigned; responds to routine inquiries by explaining program requirements, policies, procedures, and according to established guidelines or by referring the customer to the appropriate source; provides general information regarding the assigned program, department, or the district; distributes applications, forms, and other documents as requested and may assist students, visitors, and other customers in completing such documents; refers callers/visitors to appropriate departments or individuals; provides geographical directions to visitors; takes and relays accurate messages; transfers callers to voicemail when necessary.
3. performs a variety of customer services duties, such as answering a variety of questions and responding to basic complaints; providing information regarding classes and campus facilities and directions ordering program, class, or testing materials; assembling informational packets; processing print requests; making appointments with other department staff and for workshops, presentations, and informational seminars; and by referring visitors/callers to other programs, departments, off-campus services, other help agencies, and community groups, as appropriate.
4. performs a variety of routine office clerical duties to support the operations of the assigned work unit, program, or department, including filing, preparing records, processing work orders, and assisting in ordering and maintaining office and other related supplies.
5. types and edits a variety of documents, including correspondence, letters, memos, agendas, reports, lists, forms, schedules, flyers, event materials, and statistical reports from rough draft, handwritten copy, or from other material using a computer; inputs and retrieves data into various program, department, and/or district-wide software applications and database systems. maintains file, index, and record keeping systems requiring sorting, filing, searching, retrieving, and distributing departmental and programmatic records or other documents as directed; logs in documents for public record.
6. processes and prepares a variety of documents, materials, and records according to established procedures and practices.
7. checks equipment in and out to students and staff; maintains related logs.
8. verifies and reviews forms and reports for completeness and conformance with established policies and procedures; applies departmental and program policies and procedures in determining completeness of applications, records, and files.
9. receives, time stamps, sorts, and distributes incoming and interdepartmental mail; prepares and distributes outgoing mail.
10. assists in planning and organizing program or department-related events, workshops, informational seminars, presentations, and related activities.
11. operates a variety of standard office equipment, including job-related computer hardware and software applications, copiers, printers, scanners, facsimile machines, multi-line telephones, and audio/visual equipment; may operate other department-specific equipment.
12. may receive, log, schedule, and distribute service requests and work orders for the department.
13. maintains accurate records of work performed.
14. learns and applies emerging technologies and, as necessary, to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.
other duties:
performs other related duties as assigned.
knowledge of:
1. modern office clerical support practices and procedures, including the use of standard office and computer equipment.
2. computer applications related to the work, including word processing, database, scanning, and spreadsheet applications.
3. applicable policies and procedures related to the program/department to which assigned.
4. basic business arithmetic and statistical techniques.
5. record keeping principles and procedures.
6. alphabetical and numerical filing methods.
7. english usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
8. techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, students, and district staff, including individuals of various ages, disabilities, various socio-economic and ethnic groups.
skills and abilities:
1. perform standard office clerical support work with accuracy and sufficient speed.
2. learn and understand the organization and operation of the assigned program and/or department, the district and outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
3. learn, correctly interpret, and apply the policies and procedures of the function to which assigned.
4. respond to and effectively prioritize multiple phone calls and other requests for service.
5. understand and carry out oral and written directions.
6. make basic accurate arithmetic computations.
7. enter and retrieve data from a computer with sufficient speed and accuracy to perform assigned work.
8. establish and maintain a variety of filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems.
9. file materials alphabetically, chronologically, and numerically.
10. use discretion in processing and filing confidential student files and other records.
11. organize and prioritize a variety of multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner.
12. operate and maintain modern office equipment, including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.
13. understand and follow oral and written instructions.
14. use english effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
15. understand scope of authority in making independent decisions.
16. review situations accurately and determine appropriate course of action using judgment according to established policies and procedures.
17. establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
minimum qualifications/education & experience: equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and one (1) full-time equivalent year of varied office support experience preferably involving interaction with the public.
equivalencies:
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