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Executive Administrative Assistant at College of the Desert

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted
5/13/2019
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Number of Openings
Not Specified
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DOE
Length of Work Year
not specified
Employment Type

About the Employer

When you join College of the Desert you can expect to be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative community. We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences, emphasizes collaboration, and engages students in and out of the classroom. We are committed to ensuring that College of the Desert is a welcoming place for the success of all students.

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Executive Administrative Assistant

Job Type: Leadership
Department: President's Office

Basic Function:
BASIC FUNCTION
Under the direction of the Superintendent/President, plan and perform a variety of complex administrative, technical, and confidential duties for Superintendent/President and the Board of Trustees; relieve the Superintendent/President of administrative and procedural details including the oversight of the day-to-day operations of the office; coordinate the administrative functions of the Board of Trustees; interpret and communicate District policy and regulations to officials, agencies and the public. 

 


EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Classified Administrator. Leadership Salary Range VI.
The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Schedule is subject to change based on District need.

 


About College of the Desert
College of the Desert is located in Palm Desert, California, the geographic center of the beautiful Coachella Valley. Nestled among the backdrop of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto mountains in eastern Riverside County, the Coachella Valley is a resort community that offers over 100 golf courses and a wide array of outdoor activities such as tennis, hiking, horseback riding, hot air ballooning, polo, bicycling, rock climbing and swimming.

 


Founded in 1958, this two-year public college serves over 400,000 residents of eight local cities and the students of the Palm Springs, Desert Sands and Coachella Valley school districts. College of the Desert offers certificates and two-year Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees.

 


The College serves over 15,000 students. College of the Desert is a federally recognized Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), with almost 70% of the student body identifying as Hispanic. The Coachella Valley community recently passed a $577 million bond measure, allowing for College of the Desert to improve its current facilities and expand its campus locations. These improvements and expansion will assist with College of the Desert's goals of providing an education to students inside and outside of the Coachella Valley.



Representative Duties:
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

  • Oversee and coordinate the day-to-day functions of the Office of the Superintendent/President. Plan and perform logistical support, and complex administrative and technical duties to assure timely and efficient office operations.
  • Coordinate the Superintendent/President’s appointment schedule; screen calls, visitors and mail; make travel arrangements. May serve as a liaison between the Office of the Superintendent/President and organizations, including the Community College League of California, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, and California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office.
  • Exercise independent judgment and confidentiality in communicating and disseminating information regarding District policies and procedures. Respond to a variety of internal and external inquiries.
  • Provide administrative assistance to the Board of Trustees; coordinate the Board of Trustees’ schedules; screen calls, visitors and mail; make travel arrangements.
  • Coordinate and prepare agenda items and supporting materials for meetings of Board of Trustees; attend regular and special meetings; record and document actions; prepare and distribute minutes; maintain official record of Board minutes. Ensure public meetings meet compliance standards, including Brown Act and public notice requirements.
  • Act as a liaison to the Board of Trustees; coordinate communications to and from the Board of Trustees with the public, students, and college staff.
  • Research and compile data to prepare reports and perform special projects as assigned by the Superintendent/President, Board of Trustees and for other District governance and collective bargaining groups. Establish and maintain a variety of confidential files and records.
  • Compose correspondence on own initiative on matters not requiring personal responses from the Superintendent/President or Board of Trustees, including matters confidential in nature and which require considerable knowledge and interpretation of policies and procedures.
  • Coordinate and monitor the budgets for the Superintendent/President and Board of Trustees; ensure that expenditures are correctly recorded and account balances are sufficient to cover costs; perform transfers; make recommendations on expenditures and allocations. May be assigned budget management responsibility for special projects.
  • Maintain effective communications with other offices, staff, students, faculty, and the public. Coordinate with the Office of Institutional Advancement regarding press conferences, public appearances and legislative activities.
  • Attend and participate in a variety of administrative meetings and committees; prepare and distribute agendas; compile data and prepare reports; take and transcribe notes; prepare minutes for review; post minutes per policies and regulations; organize and assist in District professional development activities.
  • Assist in researching, creating, and editing policies and procedures; coordinate and track the implementation and modification of board policies and administrative procedures and distribute electronically. Prepare periodic status reports on board policies and administrative procedures.
  • Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer, Microsoft Office Suite and other applicable software, note taker and tape recorder; may be required to operate a vehicle to conduct work.
  • Facilitate and participate in accreditation preparation and activities.
  • Receive and process agreements; edit and maintain agreements; monitor expiration dates, inform appropriate executive staff.
  • Organize and assist in annual District events, including Emeriti and Tenure Recognition Ceremony, Retirement Celebration, and Commencement.
  • May select, train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff and student workers; recommend other personnel actions as appropriate.
  • Seek and participate in professional development activities.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.



Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A Bachelor degree and five (5) years varied and increasingly responsible office secretarial or administrative office support experience including public contact. A minimum of two (2) years of experience supporting a senior level manager. A Master’s degree preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:


Knowledge of:
Knowledge of: Functions and clerical operations of an administrative office; district organization, operations, policies and objectives; applicable sections of the State Education Code, California Code of Regulations Title 5, the Brown Act, and other applicable laws and regulations; District policies and procedures; office management techniques and organizational skills; research methods; operation of office machines including a computer and applicable software including scheduling, email, word processing, spreadsheets, data base management, and presentations; operate electronic note taker and tape recorder; record-keeping techniques; manuscript and report formatting; oral and written communication skills; interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

Ability to:
Ability to: Perform a variety of administrative and confidential duties to relieve the Board of Trustees and the Superintendent/President of complex administrative details requiring independent judgment and thorough knowledge of District policies and procedures; learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations; organize complex material and summarize discussions and actions taken in report form; compose correspondence independently; maintain a variety of complex and confidential files and records; operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and applicable software including scheduling, email, word processing, spreadsheets, data base management and presentations; operate electronic note taker and tape recorder; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; plan and organize work; work confidentially with discretion on sensitive and private information applicable to collective bargaining or union or personnel matters; communicate effectively both orally and in writing to exchange information in person and on the telephone; understand and follow oral and written instructions; work independently with little direction; sit for extended periods of time; bend at the waist, kneel or crouch to file materials; lift 25 pounds.

Physical Demands: 
Working Conditions: WORKING CONDITIONS
Environment: Office environment. Frequent interruptions. Operate a keyboard. Exchange information in person or on the telephone. Sitting for extended periods of time. Occasional travel required.
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Weekly Working Hours: 40
Work Schedule & Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Salary Schedule Range: Leadership VI
Specific Departmental Needs: 

Posting Number: 19-611
Number of Vacancies: 1
Desired Start Date: 
Position End Date (if temporary): 
Interview Date: 07/15/2019
Posting Open Date: 05/10/2019
Posting Close Date: 
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS: Applications missing any of the required documents listed will not be considered. The following documents are required at the time of application:

 

 

  • Resume: Must include length of employment (month/year start & end dates) for each employer. 

     

  • Cover Letter: Please address how you meet the minimum requirements for this position and any special qualifications you possess.

     


    REFERENCES: The List of Professional References should include at least two current or previous supervisors, and two other references not related to the applicant (including classified support staff). Please include names, e-mail addresses and current telephone numbers for each professional reference in your application. Applicants from sectors other than higher education should submit comparable references. Letters of reference will not be accepted in lieu of the required List of Professional References.

     



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