Administrative Secretary-Grants

Butte-Glenn Community College

Opening Date/Time:

Closing Date/Time: 1/16/2019 4:00 PM Pacific

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Job Type:

Location: Main Campus, CA

Department: Office of Instruction

Description:
Full time 40 hours per week, 12 months per year
CSEA-Range 25; $3,727.79 per month
Tentative start date: April 1, 2019
Relocation reimbursement may be authorized. Please contact Human Resources for more information.

Some highlights and details associated with this position:
Work schedule of Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Over the summer, that changes to Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with Friday off.
Health benefits, The District offers several plans to employees, many of them at no cost to the employee. Additionally, Butte College employees have access to two Health and Wellness Centers through Butte Schools Self-Funded Programs. Employees can receive free or reduced cost care (depending on plan election).

Butte College's main campus is located on a 928-acre wildlife refuge and we pride ourselves on being a national college leader in sustainability. Community partnerships matter to us. We work with our K-12 partners to create career pathways for students to seamlessly move from high school to Butte College coursework or credit to transfer to a four-year university. In fact, Butte College has the highest transfer rate of all California community colleges to California State University, Chico. Butte College contributes to economic development through the Training Place, and the Small Business Development Center.

For 50 years, we have successfully provided a quality educational experience to our students, offering associates degrees and training in career fields including business, medical, law enforcement, welding, automotive, computers, and more.

The ideal candidate will share Butte College's commitment to our mission and values, especially our commitment to educating our racially and socio-economically diverse student population. We currently enroll around 16,000 students annually, many of whom are from racially minoritized populations. 56% of Butte College students are white, 27% are Latinx, 6% are Asian, 2% are African American, 1% are Native American, and 5% are multi-ethnic. As a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Butte College understands that it has a great responsibility to the educational attainment and economic well-being of our surrounding communities.

The successful candidate will join a campus community that demonstrates its commitment to student equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students, faculty and staff. These opportunities include a Cultural Awareness Community of Practice, FAIR Classrooms, active Diversity and Student Equity Committees, support for our undocumented and AB 540 students (Download PDF reader), a robust set of culturally responsive programs and events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students.

OVERVIEW:
Under the direction of an administrator, performs a variety of complex administrative secretarial and managerial accounting responsibilities with specialized and/or advanced skills in one or more areas of the work assigned. An excellent understanding of accounting functions, business operations and record-keeping needs are required. Duties may involve performing the most technical and difficult tasks requiring the use of independent judgment; assists with complex administrative matters; serves as initial contact providing specialized information and assistance for students, faculty, staff, external agencies, organizations and the general public.

Representative Duties:
The duties recorded below are representative of the duties of the class and are not intended to cover all the duties performed by incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class. The essential duties of the class are indicated with an asterisk *

Organizes and oversees the activities of an assigned office to assure efficient and effective operations; assists the assigned grant administrator or department manager as directed; coordinates communications; and may conduct operations to maintain assigned listserv services for the assigned grant*
Performs a variety of duties independently in support of functions delegated to assigned grant administrator; interprets and applies rules and regulations as appropriate; maintains issues of a confidential nature*
Performs financial and managerial accounting and business operations record-keeping functions required by Federal, State and District policies, procedures, rules and regulations*
Maintains, audits and controls a variety of accounts, records, reports and files which include the tracking and reporting of annual program allocations.
Works closely with the grant program monitor(s) and the Butte College Business Office*
Maintains accuracy and integrity of accounting records; makes necessary budget or expenditure transfers to correct any discrepancies*
Maintains current budget information; initiates and monitors budget augmentations and expenditures; assists in budget formulation and preparations; provides monthly budget reports to assigned grant administrator; may collect, post, deposit and distribute various money; reconciles deposits with reports; maintains expense records; creates asset statements; prepares information for yearly audit and responds to audit findings*
Maintains and updates technical skills in order to design, create and modify complex, advanced level computer methods including, but not limited to: word processing, design and layout for publications, database development and maintenance and charts and spreadsheets, utilizing a variety of software and peripherals*
Researches, compiles and retrieves data and provides input for complex statistical and narrative reports from a variety of sources; verifies data to determine compliance with established policies and procedures*
Makes and processes travel, conference, hotel reservations and arrangements; schedules and confirms appointments; maintains calendars; may develop calendar of schedules or meetings, consultation sessions, workshops, and other related activities*
Initiates, screens, and directs telephone calls; assists and directs visitors; receives and opens mail, determines priorities, independently responds to and initiates correspondence as appropriate*
Composes and prepares correspondence, memoranda, minutes, confidential materials, statistical spreadsheets, financials, personal services contracts, and reports from oral and written instruction; maintains a variety of files and records*
Prepares a variety of complex support materials including surveys, forms, charts, computerized presentations and brochures; prepares agenda items for meetings; records, prepares and distributes minutes; maintains records; coordinates and attends events both on and off-campus; may facilitate meetings in absence of supervisor*
Maintains working knowledge of specialized terminology; maintains familiarity with District programs, policies, procedures and rules; responds to requests for information from students, faculty, staff and the general public regarding the District and grant program(s)*
May provide training and work direction to student workers and hourly personnel
May serve on a variety of District committees as requested
May perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Associate's Degree in finance, accounting, office information systems or a related field or the equivalent*; AND
Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities of this class; AND
Graduation from high school, G.E.D. or the equivalent**.
*Associate's Degree education equivalency equals two (2) years of increasingly responsible work experience for each full year (24-30 units) of college. Work experience must be in an office setting.

**High School education equivalency equals an adult education diploma or four (4) years of full-time, paid work experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Some travel is required.
Hold and maintain a valid driver's license throughout duration of employment with the District.
DIVERSITY QUALIFICATIONS:
Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity and sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Access.
Four (4) years of experience in a directly related position with two (2) of the four (4) years working with grants.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
May be acquired through education, training and/or experience.
Knowledge of: District policies and procedures; modern office practices and procedures including letter writing techniques and the elements of proper grammar usage, spelling and vocabulary; grant funded programs; filing practices and systems; various office equipment including computers, peripherals, communications devices and digital hardware; methods, practices and terminology used in government accounting and financial reporting, bookkeeping and financial record-keeping; a variety of software programs related to word processing, spreadsheets, ledgers, and journals.
Ability to: understand and apply District and department policies and procedures; integrate State laws and regulations with program policies and procedures; analyze and research problems and make appropriate recommendations; integrate and implement program needs within parameters of District accounting procedures; post data and make mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately; compile, organize, and use various financial information necessary in the preparation of program budget(s); independently compose correspondence and reports utilizing advanced software and techniques; acquire and maintain technical knowledge of modern office procedures, equipment and computer programs including purchase recommendations; manage a heavy workload; utilize Keyboarding skills commensurate with the required functions for this position; maintain proficiency in keyboarding skills; work independently with an emphasis on detail; prioritize work load and meet deadlines; make decisions; independently apply good judgment; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work; take accurate minutes of meetings.