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Student Services Assistant (Temporary Position)
Salary
$25.86 Hourly
Location
Ventura College East Campus, CA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
2026-00337
Department
VC - Student Affairs
Opening Date
11/04/2026
Closing Date
11/18/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
We are accepting applications on an on-going basis for consideration for a temporary Student Services Assistant assignment at Ventura Colleges East Campus in Santa Paula, CA.
The work schedule for the assignment will be as follows:
Through January 31, 2027:
Beginning February 1, 2027:
This recruitment is being conducted to fill a temporary assignment and not being conducted to establish an eligibility list from which regular appointments will be made, as such this recruitment may close at any time. Employees hired in this capacity are considered at will and do not accrue property interest in the assignment and are not eligible for benefits.
WHAT YOULL DO
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform specialized clerical duties in a student services area such as registration, record maintenance, financial assistance, EOPS, veterans benefits, disabled student services and counseling services.
WHO WE ARE
The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County. VCCCDs three colleges - Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College - offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; career technical training, basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement.
The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that a diverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promotes academic excellence and creates an inclusive educational and work environment for its employees, contractors, students, and the community it serves. With the understanding that a diverse community fosters multicultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides role models for all students, VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and qualified group of administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to the success of all college students.
The Ventura County Community College District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.
Representative Duties
Provide assistance and information to students regarding records, registration, EOPS, veterans benefits, Financial Aid, Disabled Student Services or Counseling services. E
Instruct students in correct procedures for completion of forms and applications; explain applications, requirements and restrictions; review completed forms for completeness. E
Serve as clerical support for a student services program including receptionist, typing and data entry duties. E
Process applications and forms; review records for changes in status; request transcripts, records and other information needed to determine status of applications and forms. E
Prepare and transmit correspondence for students; verify student status and other related information; respond to requests from educational institutions and agencies; provide information and verification of student status and records. E
Maintain confidential records and files. E
Respond to requests for information from District officials, faculty, and students. E
Monitor student progress to assure program compliance as directed; assist students in a variety of ways according to program needs. E
Operate computer terminal to update student records, generate reports and verify student information. E
Prepare letters and other correspondence. E
Resolve issues involving student applications, forms and records; prepare, verify and distribute payments to students as assigned.
Assist in training and providing work direction and guidance to student workers and other staff in assigned area of student services.
Work collaboratively and professionally with faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, and ethnic communities. E
Demonstrate cultural humility, sensitivity, and equity-mindedness in working with individuals from diverse communities; model inclusive behaviors; and achieve equity in assignment-related outcomes.E
Perform related duties as assigned.
E = Essential duties.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination equivalent to:
Graduation from high school AND three years of clerical experience involving frequent public contact.
Supplemental Information
Applications will be screened for evidence of the minimum qualifications and submitted to the hiring department as they are received; as such this recruitment may close at any time. When completing the application, please make sure you include ALL current and previous employment in the Work Experience section of the application and complete ALL fields, including the name and contact information for your supervisors. Duration of work experience is calculated based off a standard 40-hour full-time work week. Part-time work experience will be prorated based off a standard 40-hour full-time work week. Experience that is included in the resume, but not in the Work Experience section of the application, may not be considered for the purpose of determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must inform the Ventura County Community College District Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date stated on the announcement. Those applicants needing such accommodation should document this request in an email to HRMail@vcccd.edu including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.
Paid Holidays: The Ventura County Community College District offers 15 paid holidays per year, plus 2 additional floating holidays.
Paid Vacation:
Full-time classified employeesearn vacation leave based on years of continuous service:
Administrators, managers, and full-time supervisory and confidential employees accrue 13.33 hours per month for each month they are in paid status, plus 3 additional days between Christmas and New Years Eve.
Health Benefits: The District contributes up to the full premium cost of the PPO 90C or Kaiser HMO plan (whichever is higher) toward any eligible medical plan for full-time employees and their eligible dependents. Dental, vision, and Basic life insurance premiums for full-time employees and their eligible dependents are also District paid.
Benefit providers available to eligible full-time and part-time (50% or more) classified employees include:
Retirement: Eligible employees in positions of 20 or more hours per week are enrolled in CalPERS (California Public Employees Retirement System).
Paid Sick Leave: All full-time management, supervisory, confidential, and classified employees (probationary and permanent) earn one day of sick leave per month in a paid status, accumulating 12 days per fiscal year for full-time employees. Unused sick leave accumulates without limit.
Learn More: For a full overview of employee benefits, visit the Districts Benefits page at:
http://www.vcccd.edu/departments/human-resources/benefits/ascc-benefits
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Please be aware this posting is for a TEMPORARY position and will NOT be used to fill any future permanent positions. Are you willing to accept a temporary position?
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Which of the following best indicates the amount of full-time (or part-time equivalent) clerical or administrative support experience you posses?
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Which of the following best describes the highest level of education you have successfully completed?
Required Question
Employer Ventura County Community College District
Address 761 East Daily Drive, Suite 200
Camarillo, California, 93010
Phone 805 652 5500
Website http://www.vcccd.edu