Closing Date: 5/19/2023

Position Number: 011740

Location: San Diego Miramar College

Position Type: Classified

Pay Information:
Range 21 ($3,865.70- $6,170.54) per month based on the current Classified salary schedule. New employees will begin on Step A ($3,865.70), Step B ($4,058.99) with 18 months of verified, paid, full-time equivalent related job experience or up to Step C ($4,261.94) with 36 months of verified, paid, full-time equivalent related job experience. For purposes of salary placement, 7.5 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) of directly related coursework from a regularly accredited institution will be equivalent to one (1) year of job experience. Promoted or transferred employees will be placed as specified in the CBA. This position is FLSA Non-exempt (may accrue overtime). Excellent Benefits are provided to all Contract employees with assignments greater than, or equal to, 50% (0.50 FTE) and all eligible dependents. A temporary probationary period will apply to the employee entering this assignment. The SDCCD Employment Web Page provides a link to employee collective bargaining agreements/handbooks and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits.

Position Equivalent FTE: 1.0 FTE

No. Months: 12 Months

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (accrues overtime)

Bargaining Unit: AFT - Classified Professionals

Range: 21

Department: Matriculation and Student Development

The Position
Applications are currently being accepted for Administrative Assistant IV in Student Development, located at Miramar College, SDCCD. Hours are Monday -Friday 8 am to 5 pm. The selected candidate must be willing to adjust work days/hours based on the department's needs.

San Diego Miramar College, a student-ready college, invites all qualified candidates to apply for the position of Administrative Assistant IV. Miramar College, a leader in providing student access and success, seeks candidates who are motivated by serving students in a college community and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

We are a fast-growing and innovative college with a freshly adopted focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion as we move into a new era. Recently designated as an emerging Minority Serving Institution (MSI) the College is committed to helping students access higher education and achieve success inside and outside the classroom.

The College is located in the Mira Mesa/Scripps Ranch area of San Diego and is one of four colleges/centers in the San Diego Community College District. Our student population of 14,193 [African American (5%), Native American (<1%), Asian (14%), Filipino (7%), Latinx (30%), Multiple Ethnicities (8%), Pacific Islander (1%), White (32%), Unreported (2%)], is reflective of the diverse community we serve.

In addition to expertise in their field, San Diego Miramar College seeks applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to support our diverse student populations. Additionally, candidates should be able to demonstrate ways they will develop tools and resources to better serve historically marginalized and minoritized populations. We strongly encourage candidates who possess the experience for the position, who are student-centered, and who continue to demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to best serve our student population.
Those who join our team at San Diego Miramar College can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that promotes broad collaboration among faculty, classified professionals, administration, students, and community and industry partners. We are proud of our commitment to creating a socially just and responsive culture, hosting ethnically diverse speakers, and supporting various equity-focused professional development opportunities. Our college strives to ensure that students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color and disproportionately impacted students. In fact, the college's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is encapsulated by our newly adopted Strategic Goal #5:

Miramar College Strategic Goal #5
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) - Build an environment that embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and social justice for the benefit of the college community.
Strategic Direction 1- Systematically update college processes, programs, and practices within a comprehensive equity framework for equity-minded practices in the workplace, the classroom, and support programs/services.
Strategic Direction 2- Establish comprehensive professional development for the campus community to increase capacity around and engage in equity, diversity, inclusion, social justice, and anti-racism.
Strategic Direction 3-Systematically review, develop and incorporate equity-minded practices in: 1) culturally responsive instructional pedagogy, 2) student-centered services, and 3) recruitment, screening, and retention of employees.
Applicants can review Miramar College's full strategic plan on Miramar College's: https://sdmiramar.edu/sites/default/files/2021-07/San_Diego_Miramar_College_Fall_2020-Spring_2027_Strategic_Plan.pdf

Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor.

Desired Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.

Foreign Degree:
Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC.(ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.

Commitment to Diversity:
All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
To ensure full consideration, qualified candidates must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed (extraneous material will not be reviewed). References to resumes or other uploaded documents within the online application will be considered an "incomplete" application; please enter "N/A" if any section does not apply.

• Complete the online application;
  
• Current resume; AND,
  
• Cover letter.
  
• Unofficial Transcripts (optional);
  
• Foreign Degree Evaluation (if applicable)
  
  Important: To ensure consistency and fairness to all candidates, please do not submit materials other than those requested (i.e., personal photo, articles you've written, etc). Please only upload requested documents using respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials, unless specifically requested within this posting, may result in your application not being reviewed. Only complete application packets will be forwarded to the committee.
  
• Application materials sent via mail, fax, or email will not be accepted.
  
• Note that correspondence, including interview invitations, will be sent to you via email.
  
• All inquiries, nominations and applications will be held in the strictest confidence.
  
  SDCCD COVID-19 Board Resolution Overview At the June 9, 2022 Board meeting, the Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution directing the District's COVID-19 protocols going forward. Click here to access and read the Board resolution directing the District's COVID-19 protocols.
  
  All potential employees are required to be up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccination, which includes booster doses, or have an approved exemption from the requirement to be vaccinated and/or receive a booster dose based on a medical condition or religious belief, in accordance with federal and state law. Potential employees who do not have an approved exemption must be fully vaccinated and up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccination to comply with District policy. Potential employees who are fully vaccinated prior to February 1, 2022, must receive a booster dose when eligible.
  
  Potential employees who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and plan to request an exemption based on a medical condition or religious belief, may submit the "VACCINATION EXEMPTION FORM" at the time of a conditional job offer.
  
  Conditions of Employment:
  SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT:
  
• Submit "official" college transcripts as stated on application (even if a degree is not a requirement for this position);
  
• Pass a pre-employment physical exam at the District's expense;
  
• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment);
  
• Provide a valid COVID-19 Vaccination card, including Booster, or Vaccination Exemption;
  
• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the candidate's expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment);
  
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States; AND
  
• Attend a new hire processing appointment in People, Culture, and Technology Services (HR) located at the District Administrative Offices.
  
  EMPLOYMENT AFTER RETIREMENT
  If you accept a contract (permanent) position with SDCCD and are a retired annuitant with CalPERS or CalSTRS, you must reinstate from your retirement system. Please reference the CalPERS or CalSTRS website for further information.
  
  Additional Information:
  EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
  SDCCD provides a comprehensive fringe benefit package for its full-time classified employees. The District contributes toward the cost of the premium (including dependent coverage) for the medical insurance plan options. Additional benefits include dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and opportunities for professional development. Contract employees become members of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) upon appointment.
  
  Posting Number CL01476
  
  To apply, visit: https://www.sdccdjobs.com/postings/14505
  
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