Project Assistant

Under general supervision, the Professional Expert provides assistance and support in accordance with assignments and directions from the supervisor. Professional Experts Have specialized knowledge or expertise not generally required of or found in the classifications established by the District. Must be specially trained, experienced, or competent to perform expert services. Are used on a temporary basis for a specific project or projects. Terms of employment will be described in the Professional Expert Agreement. Non-academic, non-classified Professional Experts are not part of classified service. Non-academic, non-classified short-term employees are at-will employees and have no entitlement rights to any position in the District. Professional Expert employment shall not result in the displacement of Classified personnel. Retired CalPERS Annuitants may not exceed 960 hours in a fiscal year (July 1 through June 30). Representative Duties Performs a variety of technical, analytical and administrative support duties in providing responsible staff support to one or more departments and is expected to, as directed, assist the department in the completion of a variety of special and/or technical projects, reports and other related duties; executes some, but not all, administrative and office support functions related to the project assignment. Exercises good judgment with a mid-level expectation of independent judgment while referring policy decisions to the Supervisor. Responsible for coordinating, overseeing and participating in various operations, activities and special projects in support of an assigned college program. Project Assistants will have significant responsibility for the scope, complexity, and overall impact of assigned program and related projects and activities. Education and Experience Level I - Work experience and/or training in related job category is required, including valid licenses and/or certifications, if applicable. Level II - Extensive work experience and/or training that is directly related to job category is required, including valid licenses and/or certifications, if applicable. This is a professional expert position. The District reserves the right to extend, modify, or eliminate this position based upon available funds. The effective dates of employment will be arranged with the supervisor. This is a recruitment for an applicant pool to fill temporary/short-term assignments on an as-needed basis. Departments or Divisions will refer to the pool of applications on file to fill temporary/short-term assignments as the need arises. Applications will remain in the pool for one year. You will be contacted by the hiring manager should the department/division be interested in scheduling an interview. Please do not call the Office of Human Resources regarding the status of your application. Employment is contingent upon verification of employment history, background verification as governed under Education Code requirements, eligibility to work in the United States, and approval by the CCC Board of Trustees. The hours of work and effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor. Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment. The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910) The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the District's strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Application materials must be electronically submitted online at Incomplete applications and application materials submitted by mail will not be considered. Application Requirements A complete Coast Community College District Online Employment Application. Answers to all Supplemental Questions, if any (please provide clear and detailed responses, where applicable, as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume, put 'see resume' or 'N/A', or leave blank). Candidates will also be responsible for all travel expenses if selected for an interview; the Coast Community College District does not reimburse for candidate travel expenses. Disability Accommodations If you require accommodations in the application or examination process, please notify Human Resources by calling (714) 438‑4714. Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A detailed list of physical demands and work environment is on file and will be provided upon request. Equal Opportunity Employer The Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is committed to employing qualified administrators, managers, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Coast Community College District