Administrative Clerk

Role Description

The ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in serving diverse community college populations, including faculty, management, and students from varied ethnic, racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. This includes those with differing abilities, AB 540 students, DACA recipients, Foreign Residents, VACA participants, and Continuing Education students. They will support RSCCD’s mission to promote self-awareness, knowledge, and communication skills, enabling all members of the college community to participate creatively and confidently in an ever-changing world.

Candidates will contribute to an inclusive and collaborative workplace culture that supports the diverse needs of faculty, management, staff, and students. They will effectively provide services and support to individuals with differing academic preparation levels and unique learning or workplace needs, ensuring equitable access and opportunities for success. Candidates should demonstrate cultural competency, sensitivity, equity-mindedness, and a commitment to anti-racism in all interactions and contributions. Through their role, they will empower students to achieve their educational and career goals while promoting a positive and inclusive environment where faculty and management can thrive, fostering creativity, confidence, and lifelong learning throughout the college community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Combination of training and/or experience equivalent to four years of progressively responsible experience in general clerical work, including one year involving independent responsibility for a clerical activity.
• Clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and the community.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of office machines and filing systems.
• Modern office practices and procedures, departmental practices and procedures, as well as College rules, regulations, programs, and policies.
• Suitable or designated formats for presenting reports.
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations, and established procedures of the department.
• Establish and maintain effective public relations.
• Prepare accurate financial and statistical reports.
• Operate office equipment including personal computer terminal and a variety of word processing/business applications.

Benefits

• EEO Statement: The Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) is an equal opportunity employer.
• Encouragement of applications from persons who are economically disadvantaged and individuals belonging to significantly underrepresented groups.
• Consideration of qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act.

Application Process

To ensure full consideration, all applicants must submit a complete Rancho Santiago Community College District online application that includes the items listed below by the position's closing date. Recruitment will review all applications for completeness, and only complete application packets will be forwarded to the screening committee for further review.

• RSCCD Online Application
• Resume – details all relevant education, training, and other work experience

Interview

Applicants selected for an interview may be required to take additional tests or assessments and will be notified of such prior to the date of the interview. During the oral session, those selected for interviews will, in addition to the above, also be evaluated on the following factors:

• Oral communication skills
• Presentation
• Problem-solving skills

Conditions of Employment

The selected candidate is required to complete the following before employment as part of the onboarding process:

• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis Exam.
• Fingerprints (by a Live Scan Agency at the candidate's expense, and clearance must be received before the first day of employment).