Executive Assistant II

JOB DESCRIPTION

Performs advanced administrative duties independently at the direction of a Vice President within a college, campus, or District; manages daily activities to assure efficient operations; schedules and confirms appointments; coordinates appointment calendar; greets visitors and directs to appropriate personnel; initiates and answers telephone calls; screens and directs calls; receives, opens, prioritizes and routes mail; provides information to departments, personnel, students and the public on the phone and in person; answers questions and resolves problems requiring specialized and extensive knowledge of assigned area.

Independently composes and prepares a variety of materials including correspondence, purchase requisitions, proposals, and memoranda; formats presentations and reports; student discipline; employee discipline; accreditation curriculum; develops and revises schedules and forms; compiles and prepares complex and difficult statistical narrative reports from a variety of sources; reviews documents and data for accuracy and completeness; prepares, organizes, and/or coordinates Board Agenda items for assigned area of responsibility; conducts research and special projects as assigned; compiles data, organizes, analyzes, and summarizes information and materials.

Verifies and ensures accuracy and completeness of a variety of documents, including forms, contracts, and agreements/contracts submitted by division/department offices to the area vice president for approval; items may be related to student discipline, curriculum, constructions, contracts, personnel, budget, staff development, program review, travel, or other college and student matters; analyzes and ensures proper procedure is being utilized so that the process continues in a timely and efficient manner throughout the remaining administrative approval process.

Plans and organizes special projects, committees, receptions and events as assigned; maintains calendar of activities, events and special meetings; schedules appointments and meetings; prepares agenda items and materials as required; attends meetings and transcribes and distributes minutes.

Prepares the initial design and development of the annual preliminary budgets for assigned area of responsibility; monitors and controls area budget and expenditures; maintains department expenditures and budgets; approves expenditures within established guidelines and at the direction of the Vice President; responsible for the accurate and timely submission of time sheets; responds to inquiries and resolved issues regarding board policy, administrative procedures, student discipline, complaints, collective bargaining, contracts, curriculum, bond, construction, public records request, and budget matters.

Maintains, analyzes, and reports on a variety of complex records of confidential nature including information regarding Board, District, Campus, personnel, student or public matters; compiles and processes materials for personnel evaluations, complaints, or legal processes; maintains detailed and comprehensive reports, records, and files regarding campus wide programs, operations, and activities; Responsible for performing analysis of campus information and producing reports thereof.

Serves as liaison in communications with campus community, public, civic leaders, elected officials, vendors, and business representatives for the assigned area of responsibility; coordinates information and communication between District, staff and external partners.

Attends a variety of meetings as required; serves on committees and special projects as assigned; coordinates programs and services as appropriate related to the Vice President's responsible areas of operations and activities.

Researches and troubleshoots for resolutions to discrepancies in processes and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.

Orders supplies and equipment, and prepares purchase requisitions; tracks orders to assure delivery and payment; processes facilities maintenance requests.

Trains and provides work direction and guidance to others as directed.

Learns and applies emerging technologies and advances as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.

Participate in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff and to address student achievement gaps; active assistance in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment; attend and participate in diversity, equity and inclusion trainings and events.

Performs related duties as assigned.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of comprehensive, complex, and specialized administrative duties to support the head of a functional area(s) within a college or District under the direction of a Vice President; and managing office functions to assure efficient operations. This requires specialized knowledge in the functional area supported.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

The Executive Assistant II maintains frequent contact with various District departments and personnel, faculty, students and the public.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of District organization, operations, policies and objectives

Knowledge of applicable sections of State Education Code and other applicable laws

Knowledge of organization, policies, and rules of assigned department or program

Knowledge of the policies and regulations related to accessing and processing confidential information and materials.

Knowledge of administrative office management.

Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment

Knowledge of record-keeping techniques

Knowledge of basic bookkeeping procedures

Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary

Knowledge of record keeping procedures and budget preparation and maintenance.

Knowledge of various computer software applications

Ability to compose correspondence and other written materials independently.

Ability to proofread and edit written materials to assure accuracy and completeness.

Ability to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures

Ability to make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately

Ability to type at 60 wpm from clear copy

Ability to operate a variety of office equipment such as calculator, computer, copier, etc.

Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action

Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work

Ability to work independently with little direction

Ability to complete work efficiently with many interruptions

Ability to work confidentially with discretion

Ability to meet schedules and time lines

Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Ability to understand scope of authority in making independent decisions

Ability to review situations accurately and determine appropriate action according to established guidelines

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED; supplemental college coursework desirable.

Minimum five (5) years of increasingly responsible administrative experience; may be supplemented by applicable college courses; preferably in an educational setting.

Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced experience overseeing operations in an administrative unit such as a department or division office.

Experience with event planning and coordination.

Experience collaborating with faculty, staff, and/or community leaders in programs and initiatives that are specifically designed to assist historically underrepresented students achieve their educational goals.

Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and students in an equity minded manner. Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.

This is a classified position subject to a six-month probationary period. Initial salary placement will be determined by the Office of Human Resources in accordance with Board Policy and is not negotiable. The candidate selected for employment will be required to provide the following: identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act, fingerprints and required medical certification pursuant to statue. NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.

The District may choose to fill one or more positions from this recruitment within eight (8) months.

To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants, please do not submit materials in addition to those requested. Additional materials will not be considered or returned. Be sure to complete all questions and sections of the application. For questions which may not apply, indicate “N/A” (not applicable). Do not use terms such as “see resume” or “see attached”.

The minimum required number of references for this position is three (3) and will be requested at the finalist and/or offer of employment phase of the hiring process.

All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview.

Minimum Qualifications – Experience: One year of experience is equivalent to 12 months of experience at a maximum of 40 hours per week (full time). Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for the sole purpose of meeting the experience minimum qualification (Example: Twelve (12) months of part time work experience is equivalent to six (6) months full time).

Minimum Qualifications – Education: 24 units are equal to one year of education. As applicable, education must be from a regionally accredited institution and verifiable on a legible unofficial transcript.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling (714) 808-4810 at least three business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.

Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or coursework are required. See our website here for information regarding evaluation of foreign degrees.

NORTH ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The policy of the North Orange County Community College District is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment, including but not limited to, access to its services, classes, and programs in which no person shall be unlawfully denied full and equal access to the benefits of, or be unlawfully subjected to discrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identification, gender expression, race, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or military and veteran status, or as otherwise prohibited by state and federal statutes, or because they are 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.