Temporary Office Assistant
Native American Resource Center
Responsibilities: Under general direction, provides clerical support in the day-to-day operations for the assigned program, including but not limited to:
Provides a variety of secretarial and clerical duties which may include typing; copying; opening and distributing mail; updating documents; completing/planning and implementing special projects/events; maintaining a variety of reports, forms, files and other related materials; may perform data entry and compile information for statistical and other purposes.
Performs a variety of reception duties including answering and routing phone calls; taking and forwarding messages; receiving and screening visitors; scheduling appointments, and answering questions regarding relevant college policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and forms.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of: Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment including a computer; word processing, spreadsheet, and database software; recordkeeping techniques; correct English usage; basic arithmetic; telephone techniques and etiquette.
Ability to: Provide clerical and reception duties in a busy office environment; prepare basic business correspondence; utilize effective interpersonal skills including tact, patience, and courtesy.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit the following application materials to Human Resources, Mendocino College, 1000 Hensley Creek Road, Ukiah, CA, 95482. These materials may also be scanned and submitted electronically via email to Kris Bartolomei, kbartolo@mendocino.edu, or faxed to 707-467-1023.
• Completed Mendocino College Non-Academic Application and Voluntary Applicant Survey
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• Cover letter
• Resume
Interviews are by invitation only. The college does not reimburse applicants for related travel expenses.
THE COLLEGE: Established in 1973, Mendocino College is a vibrant and inclusive academic community rich in culture, creativity, diversity, and cutting-edge technology. A fully accredited two-year community college, the District serves more than 4,500 students in the greater parts of Lake and Mendocino Counties.
The beautifully landscaped main campus is located in Ukiah, California -– ranked among the best small towns in the United States. With clear skies and panoramic views of oak-covered hills, sprawling vineyards, and distant mountains, the 127-acre campus is equipped with a new state-of-the-art Library/Learning Center, high-tech Allied Health Facility, and Student Center. The college operates two newly constructed and fully equipped centers in Willits and Lakeport, and the newly acquired Mendocino Coast Center, conveniently providing our valued students with quality instruction, academic support and administrative services in neighboring communities.
With a comprehensive curriculum and engaging instruction, Mendocino College, provides a wide variety of degree, certificate, transfer, occupational and community service programs. Mendocino College students learn in a nurturing and supportive environment enhanced by small-sized classes, personalized academic advising, and several hundred dedicated faculty and staff.
Complete with a friendly small-campus academic setting and a respectfully collaborative work environment, Mendocino College boldly prepares students for a future of innovation and success.
THE COMMUNITIES: Mendocino and Lake Counties include some of California’s most picturesque landscape. Because of the geographic location, climate, and natural beauty, Mendocino and Lake Counties attract many visitors. Agriculture, timber, and tourism industries form the economic base of the area with some light manufacturing. Mendocino County has a long and colorful history as a premium grape-growing region within the state’s famous North Coast wine country, while Lake County is noted for its pear production and as an attractive spot for retirement and vacationing. A relaxed and friendly lifestyle is characteristic of our communities. Recreational opportunities abound for water skiing, swimming, fishing, boating, sailing, camping, hiking, tennis, and golf.
Mendocino College welcomes applications from all qualified candidates who demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of our community college students.