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TEMPORARY Executive Assistant

State Center Community College District

Fresno, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$33.41–$41.09 Per Hour
SKILLS
Academic Background, Accounting, Accounting Software, Administrative Management, Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Board Meeting, Bookkeeping, Budget Management, Budget Reporting, Budgeting, Business Solutions, Calendar Management, Claims Processing, Collective Bargaining, Communication Skills, Community Relations, Conferences, Credit Cards, Customer Support/Service, Data Collection, Data Entry, Database Administration, Disciplinary Action, Documentation, Driver's License, Employee Orientation, English Language, Establish Priorities, Executive Assistant Skills , Expense Management, Expense Reports, Forecasting, Foundation Grants, Funding, Fundraising, Grant Administration/Management, Grant Writing, Human Resources, Illustrating Ability, Input/Output, Insurance, Leadership, Legal, Logistics, Mathematics, Meeting Minutes, Office Equipment, Payroll Accounting, People Management, Performance Analysis, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Management, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Record Keeping, Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Reimbursement, Reporting Skills, Request for Information (RFI), Spreadsheets, Statistics, Student Financial Services, System Operations, Technical Writing, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Variance Analysis, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Fresno, CA
POSTED
Today
Salary: $33.41 - $41.09 Hourly
Location : Madera Community College, CA
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 202500204-T
Division: MCC Equity & Institutional Effectiveness
Opening Date: 04/22/2026

General Purpose

Under general supervision, performs executive level administrative support to an Executive Director, Vice President or in the Office of the Chancellor; creates and maintains documents, reports, records and files required for work processes; performs research and oversees small administrative projects; assists in budget development and tracking; performs complex scheduling and calendaring; staffs committees; takes and posts agendas and minutes; regularly interacts with the Chancellor's Office, Board of Trustees and elected officials;coordinates event logistics; and performs related duties as assigned.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
  • Provides clerical, administrative and executive level support to an Executive Director, Vice President or in the Office of the Chancellor; composes and prepares memoranda, correspondence, division reports, presentations, spreadsheets, forms and other documents, often of a highly sensitive and confidential nature; drafts Board of Trustee documents and reports; proofreads and checks typed and other materials for accuracy, completeness and compliance with District standards, policies and procedures; ensures materials, contracts, reports and documents for signature are accurate and complete.
  • Screens and/or independently responds to visitors, phone calls, correspondence and email inquiries regarding a variety of division matters; acts as liaison in coordinating calendars and matters between the executive's office and other departments, divisions, elected officials, students, community members and external entities; maintains a variety of division calendars; performs important divisional public relations duties over the phone, in person and online; provides information and handles issues that may require sensitivity and use of tact and independent judgment; prioritizes requests by departments within the division and facilitates the completion of action items and the flow of information; researches requests or complaints and refers matters to appropriate staff and/or takes or recommends actions to resolve issues.
  • Gathers background materials and documents needed to draft recommendations and reports for committees, the Personnel Commission and the Board of Trustees; researches best practices, prior actions, student data and financial information and forwards to executive for review.
  • Attends meetings and provides administrative support to a variety of committees, student groups and other divisional meetings; participates in preparation of the agenda, presentations and meeting packets; keeps minutes and records of assigned committees in accordance with the Brown Act; tracks status of action items and validates required deadlines are met; coordinates meetings and events; maintains committee records and disseminates all formal actions including minutes.
  • Organizes, maintains and updates confidential, specialized and technical files, documents and records including department personnel records; creates and maintains electronic and physical filing systems.
  • Coordinates personnel processes including for hiring and evaluation purposes; ensures the accuracy of time cards and payroll documents; coordinates the timely resolution of student and employee grievance and discipline processes.
  • Creates and maintains spreadsheets and databases; reviews, submits and tracks requests for payments and purchase orders; reviews travel and conference expense forms; calculates budget usage and fund percentages; prepares budget variance reports and spending forecasts for management review; tracks multiple funding sources; may participate in grant administration functions including basic grant writing, collecting program data and generating performance reports.
  • Provides day-to-day lead work guidance and direction to other staff and student aides; assigns, schedules and monitors work for completeness, accuracy and conformance with District, department and legal/regulatory requirements and standards; provides information, instruction and training on work procedures and technical, legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of historically minoritized groups and participates in professional development activities to increase cultural competency to enhance equity-minded practices within the District.
As assigned to the Chancellor's Office:
  • Provides administrative support to members of the Board of Trustees; responds to inquiries from Board members for information and records; coordinates travel and attendance at conferences and meetings; processes expense reimbursement claims and District credit card information; monitors Board travel and expense budget.
  • Reviews incoming documents and Board reports for accuracy and compliance with applicable laws, rules and procedures; assists in the preparation and posting of Board agendas, recommendations, documents and minutes; may attend Board meetings and take minutes; updates and maintains records and data on Board web pages.
  • Drafts for review, types and/or transcribes highly confidential information regarding a variety of matters, controversial issues and/or projects with District-wide implications; renders confidential assistance to other executives as necessary.

OTHER DUTIES
  • May provide administrative coordination of the Program Review process and gathers and prepares associated documentation.
  • Organizes a variety of formal and informal meetings and events including awards ceremonies, tours, receptions, conferences and Foundation fund-raising events.
  • Provides backup for other departments or division office administrative support staff.
  • Orders and replenishes an inventory of office materials and supplies.
  • Represents the division on internal committees and task forces and with external groups and organizations.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards / Minimum Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
  • Office administrative and management practices and procedures.
  • Advanced principles, practices and techniques used in customer service, public relations and community outreach.
  • Provisions of the Brown Act and the Public Records Act.
  • Bookkeeping and elementary accounting practices and procedures.
  • Department services, program goals, objectives, policies, procedures and practices.
  • District student recordkeeping practices and procedures for processing student information and interpreting input and output data.
  • District payroll and general accounting systems operations, practices and procedures.
  • Practices and techniques of sound business communication; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
  • College and District organization, rules, policies and procedures applicable to departmental and division operations.
  • District policies, procedures and rules regarding budgeting, purchasing and travel/training and expense reporting.
  • Basic research methods and statistical analysis techniques.
  • Applicable sections of the California Education Code and other applicable laws.
  • Safety policies and safe work practices applicable to the assignment.
  • Basic principles and practices of employee work guidance and direction.
  • Personnel Commission Rules, Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, Human Resources procedures and collective bargaining agreements.
  • Uses and operations of scanners, phone systems, computers, standard business software, and database and spreadsheet applications.
Skills and Abilities to:
  • Assign and review the work of assigned staff.
  • Communicate information accurately and effectively; understand requests for information or assistance; maintain a courteous and tactful manner when under pressure or in an antagonistic situation.
  • Compose clear, concise and comprehensive analyses, correspondence, reports, studies, agreements, presentations and other written materials from brief instructions.
  • Track and report statistical information utilizing complex spreadsheets and databases.
  • Perform mathematical calculations; assist in monitoring departmental budgets.
  • Analyze problems, evaluate alternatives and recommend or adopt effective courses of action in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Set priorities and exercise sound judgment within areas of responsibility.
  • Understand, interpret, explain and apply applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Maintain confidentiality of District and student files and records.
  • Effectively engage and support historically minoritized groups by addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive service-oriented practices.
  • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
  • Operate a computer and use standard business software.
  • Type accurately at a speed necessary to meet the requirements of the position.
  • Represent the District effectively in dealing with students, District leadership, community groups, and elected officials.
  • Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential student, employee, management issues and situations.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course of work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an accredited community college with an associate degree, and at least four years of progressively responsible executive or administrative support experience, preferably in an academic environment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

A bachelor's degree is highly desirable.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Certain assignments may require a California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Districts vehicle insurance program.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to sit; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. Employees are frequently required to walk and stand; and lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work; work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work with frequent interruptions; work under intensive deadlines; and interact with District managers, staff, the public and others encountered in the course of work.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees work under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet.

The employee may be required to travel to locations other than assigned work site and to adjust to work schedule changes and requirements to work overtime.
Assessment Process
Only the most qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.
Full-time permanent positions provide an attractive benefit package which includes health, dental and vision coverage for the employee and eligible dependents, as well as life insurance and disability coverage for employees. Part-time positions are paid hourly, with limited benefits. For a detailed list of benefits, visit our
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This application will ONLY be used to fill a temporary position. The temporary position will NOT turn into a permanent position. Do you understand this working condition?
  • Yes
  • No

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(MQ) Please select the level of education you possess:Please attach copies of your degree(s) or transcript(s) showing when degree was awarded or your application may be deemed incomplete.
  • Formal or informal education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade OR no related degree
  • Associate's degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's Degree or Higher

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(MQ) Please select the years of progressively responsible executive or administrative support experience you possess:
  • Less than one (1) year of experience.
  • One (1) to less than two (2) years or experience.
  • Two (2) to less than four (4) years of experience.
  • Four (4) to less than less than six (6) years of experience.
  • Six (6) or more years of experience.

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(MQ) Please describe your executive or administrative support experience. Include the types of duties and the name of the employer:This information will also need to be identifiable in the work history portion of the application or the application may be deemed incomplete.
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(MR) Do you possess experience in an academic environment?
  • Yes
  • No

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(MR) Certain assignments may require a California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Districts vehicle insurance program. Do you possess a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No

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State Center Community College District