Interim Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Instruction

Interim Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Instruction

Interim Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Instruction

Location: Woodland Community College - Woodland, CA

Basic Function: Serves as the confidential executive assistant to the Vice President of the College, relieving the Vice President of a variety of complex administrative details; independently prepare reports, coordinate functions, communicate department policy and other administrative tasks.

Distinguishing Characteristics: The Executive Assistant to the Vice President assists in providing support for the leadship of the educational programs of the College and contributes to the executive management of the College.

Essential Duties Summary:

Independently provide executive administrative support to a Vice President, relieving the administrator of a variety of technical and administrative duties; serve as a liaison between the Vice President and the public, students, staff and other campus officials; maintain specialized knowledge of an assigned area of educational administration.

Initiate and answer telephone calls; screen and direct visitors and calls to appropriate personnel, schedules and confirms appointments and maintains the Vice President's calendar. Coordinate, process and manage travel arrangements for the Vice President, faculty and others, to include conference registration and hotel. Organize, coordinate and manage various departmental activities, projects and functions as directed.

Provide information and assistance in person or by telephone regarding programs, policies and procedures to faculty, staff, administrators, students and the general public. Assist in annual budget preparations; maintain current college instructional program and state funded budget accounts; monitor budget expenditures. Assist the Vice President in review, development and/or recommend changes of program policies and procedures. Gather, research and compile complex statistical information for budget preparation and for preparation of narrative reports for such items as program and curriculum review, handles grant and state reporting.

Coordinate communication and activities with other College and District departments and personnel, students, educational institutions, vendors, other outside organizations and the public. Establish and maintain a variety of complex files and records. Prepares agenda items for meetings; attends meetings, records minutes, prepares minutes for distribution and maintains records; reviews and proofs documents, records and forms for accuracy, completeness and conformance to applicable rules and regulations; maintains confidentiality of the District's negotiations with the collective bargaining units of the District.

Acts as a key contact for student issues/complaints; solves problems, makes contacts for students, and routes students through the appropriate channels. Remain current concerning problems, situations, and conditions of special interest to the Vice President, President and other College administration. Exercise independent judgment concerning matters requiring the Vice President's attention to assure timely action. Prepares a wide variety of materials such as correspondence, reports, surveys, forms, charts budget sheets and memoranda (independently, notes and/or oral instructions), maintaining confidentiality. Assist the Vice President in developing procedures to expedite transmittal of information or facilitate implementation of policies and programs. Exercise discretion in disseminating information, explaining policies and procedures and speaking as directed for the Vice President in personal and telephone contacts and meetings. Provide work direction and guidance to others as assigned. Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of: Programs under the direction of the Vice President. District organization, operations, policies and objectives. Oral and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Telephone techniques and etiquette. Organization, policies and rules of assigned administrative office. Modern office practices, procedures and equipment. Statistical, financial and narrative record-keeping techniques. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Public relations techniques. Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.

Ability to: Maintain high level of confidentiality. Independently prioritize complex matters and issues. Process administrative details independently including the preparation of reports, coordination of functions, communication of department policy and other administrative tasks. Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Type at 65 words net per minute from clear copy. Work independently with little direction. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective professional relationships with employees, students and the public. Meet schedules and timelines despite multiple interruptions. Prepare reports by gathering and organizing data from a variety of sources. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Operate a variety of office equipment such as typewriters, computer terminals, calculators, copiers and word processors. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Make arrangements for meetings and conferences. Maintain a variety of files, records and logs. Plan and organize work. Utilize a computer to perform advanced level document production including complex formatting of documents and creating charts; establish and maintain databases and spreadsheets; and maintain web page information utilizing a variety of software and hardware. Learn applicable sections of the State Education Code and other applicable laws.

Required Qualifications - Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to: AA degree in business administration or related field and four (4) years increasingly responsible secretarial experience. Experience working in an educational setting preferred, but not required.

Salary Range - $65,738 - $87,473 Annual

EEO Statement - Equal Employment Opportunity The Yuba Community College District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Yuba Community College District will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. The Yuba Community College District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices. Board Policies Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Commitment to Diversity