IN-HOUSE ONLY: Administrative Assistant I

About the Department

(ON-CAMPUS - in-person position)

Orange Coast College (OCC) is seeking equity-minded individuals for a classified employee role as an Administrative Assistant I under the Instructional Services Wing, as part of the Science & Engineering Tutoring Center.

THE COLLEGE - About Orange Coast College

Orange Coast College's 164-acre campus is located in Costa Mesa, just minutes from Southern California's beautiful beaches, with its main campus in Costa Mesa and a campus in Newport Beach (Waterfront Campus). Orange Coast College (OCC) was founded in 1947 with the mission to serve the educational needs of a diverse local and global community. The College empowers students to achieve their goals by providing high-quality, culturally responsive, and innovative programs and services through pathways leading to degrees, transfers, certificates, foundational skills, workforce development, and lifelong learning. The College promotes student development, learning, and equitable outcomes by fostering a respectful, inclusive, caring, and participatory campus climate of student engagement and academic inquiry. Ideal candidates for this position will share OCC’s dedication to transforming lives through education, with a strong commitment to serving a diverse and vibrant student population.  We currently enroll 18,121 students, the majority of whom are from racially minoritized populations: 39% of OCC's students are Latinx, 2% are African-American, 23% are Asian, less than 1% are Native American, 28% are White, and 6% are multiracial. As a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an eligibility designation as an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), Orange Coast College reflects the dynamic diversity in the region. 

Orange Coast College (OCC) engages in a wide range of collaborative efforts to foster a culture of educational excellence and inclusivity. With a commitment to providing high-quality academic programs and student-centered support services, OCC creates an environment where all students can thrive. As a diverse and globally-minded institution, the college takes pride in initiatives that empower student communities by promoting cultural synergy across departments, including the Office of Student Equity, the Global Engagement Center, and the Multicultural Center.

OCC is a recognized leader in preparing students for transfer to four-year institutions and holds the prestigious designations of both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). The college also boasts state-of-the-art facilities and is the first community college in Southern California to offer on-campus residential housing with over 300 apartment units, further enhancing the student experience.

Orange Coast College Employee-Student Demographic Information 

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THE DEPARTMENT:  About the OCC Science & Engineering Tutoring Center

The Science and Engineering Tutoring Center (SETC) provides academic support for science, engineering, and computer science courses to facilitate increased student success in STEM. Through collaboration with faculty in these disciplines, the services offered at the SETC include scheduled tutoring appointments both in-person and online, course-specific study groups, drop-in tutoring, open study with lab models, and embedded tutoring.

ABOUT THE DISTRICT

The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includes Coastline Community College, Golden West College, and Orange Coast College.  The three colleges offer programs in transfer, general education, occupational/technical education, community services, and student support services.  Coastline, Golden West, and Orange Coast colleges enroll more than 60,000 students each year in more than 300 degree and certificate programs. Since its founding in 1947, the Coast Community College District has enjoyed a reputation as one of the leading community college districts in the United States.  The Coast Community College District values diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and anti-racism by creating a culture of inclusive excellence that uplifts employees and students through an environment that is equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible. 

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY & IMPACT

The Coast Community College District (Orange Coast College, Golden West College, and Coastline) continues to strengthen our efforts around diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and anti-racism. Orange Coast College is focused on creating a culture of inclusive excellence by uplifting employees and students through an environment that is equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible. We have a strong focus and importance on building an inclusive culture and atmosphere of belonging.  

• Orange Coast College - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Page

• Vision, Mission, Values, and Governance

• Educational Master Plan (2021-2027)

Ideal candidates for this position will share OCC's commitment to transforming lives through education, with a strong commitment to serving a diverse and vibrant student and employee population. 

Summary
Performs specialized technical and administrative support services usually for a senior-level administrator or director of a complex organization, such as a department head who has responsibility over multiple sub-functions, or a District-wide service with substantial
administrative needs. Coordinates and performs administrative projects, workflow, and support activities for the office and related functions. 

Distinguishing Career Features 
The Administrative Assistant I requires compliance with the job qualifications and the ability to provide support to committees and proceedings, and processes requiring a higher level of specialization at the college or District-level, such as in instruction, student services, business, or other functions requiring advanced administrative support.

The Administrative Assistant I is part of a multi-level career path for administrative support. Advancement to the next level of Administrative Assistant II is possible based on need, requiring the ability to provide varied and difficult support to business and academic processes, usually reporting to a college or District senior-level administrator, such as a Dean or Director of a complex organization. Administrative Assistant II would support committee processes, such as curriculum.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 
Specific duties may vary among departments, divisions, and jobs. Incumbents typically perform a substantial portion or all of the following types of duties, as assigned: 

Administrative Assistant I is qualified to perform all the following; however, will usually specialize in a portion based on supporting academic or business processes.

• Performs administrative support involving applications of a working understanding of the functions and procedures of the division, with a basic understanding of functions and procedures of other divisions.
• Responds to inquiries and conveys information about programs and services provided by the organizational unit and colleges. Interprets and conveys policies and procedures, referring difficult or sensitive matters to the appropriate administrator.
• Organizes work by researching and setting up business and academic calendars and cycles, then establishing and sequencing deadlines and/or timelines for projects, activities, and required submissions. Coordinates and performs administrative support for projects and events, integrating them with ongoing work routines.
• Provides administrative support to special processes and events including, but not limited to, committees, campus meetings, commencement, advisory boards, and special subject group meetings. Prepares and processes forms, revisions, and final documents to support proceedings. Activities may include planning, set-up, vendor agreements, and speaker arrangements.
• Takes notes and prepares meeting recollections. Types (keyboards) from rough drafts or instructions a variety of materials such as letters, memoranda, reports, and statistical data. Composes original correspondence and forms on routine department matters.
• Maintains committee records and assists in the preparation of departmental/divisional reports by gathering and summarizing information from a variety of sources.
• Searches, compiles, and organizes business and/or academic data from existing databases or resources, for further use by the supervisor.
• Receives, handles, and stores private information pertaining to the District, college, or assigned division. Maintains confidentiality of private and sensitive information.
• Receives telephone calls and visitors, screening callers, handling routine matters, providing information, or routing calls to administrators as necessary.
• Schedules appointments and arranges meetings. Prepares schedules and informs participants, confirming dates and times. May makes hotel, conference, and travel reservations.
• Prepares agreements and contracts for services used by and/or provided by the division. Processes and distributes contract documents for approval.
• Prepares from text, types, and checks course outlines, curriculum proposals, class schedules and faculty assignments.
• Creates, verifies, edits, and distributes faculty load records. Monitors, records, and reviews adjunct faculty load records with administrator for approval and compliance with work limits.
• Schedules and assists in the preparation of faculty member and other staff performance evaluations including peer-level evaluations.
• Records, verifies, codes, and processes faculty, staff, and student or temporary employee timesheets, including information for stipends and other compensable elements.
• May assist the administrator with development of organizational unit budget proposals, maintaining communications with work sections on status and information needs.
• May maintain approved budgets, databases, transaction records, and audit trails, including those for capital outlay, special projects, and grant-funded activities.
• May train and oversee the work of other staff members or student assistants.
• May update content to division’s web pages as approved by the supervisor.
• Oversees and may prepare requisitions and claims for reimbursement. Resolves purchase orders and contractual matters with vendors and other service providers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position. 
• Required to abide by all District policies and procedures including Board Policy 3050 – Code of Professional Ethics.

Position Duties

Knowledge and Skills 

• The position requires in-depth knowledge of office practices, procedures, and equipment, including the design and organization of filing systems, and letter and report writing.
• Requires a working knowledge of computer-based software programs that support this level of work, including, but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation graphics, desktop publishing, special applications used by the organization unit, and data
  entry into custom databases.
• Requires basic skills in facilitating small group problem-solving processes.
• Requires enough math skills to perform financial, numeric, and other record-keeping.
• Requires enough knowledge of proper English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation to prepare professional correspondence.
• Requires enough human relations skills to work cooperatively with diverse teams, convey technical information, solve problems, and exercise sensitivity when dealing with internal and external customers, and convey technical concepts.

Abilities 

• Requires the ability to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the position.
• Requires the ability to independently perform all the duties of the position.
• Requires the ability to accurately take and transcribe notes and/or meeting minutes/recollections.
• Requires the ability to learn, interpret, explain and apply knowledge of District, college and department organization, operations, programs, functions, special terminology used in the organization unit, and labor agreements to relieve an administrator or program
  director of a variety of administrative details.
• Requires the ability to learn and apply techniques for curriculum development processes and recording and monitoring faculty workload information and processing payroll transactions.
• Requires the ability to prepare spreadsheets, graphs and charts.
• Requires the ability to learn and enter, import, and export data to and from databases and college information systems within a reasonable time frame.
• Requires the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work in order to meet schedules and timelines.
• Requires the ability to maintain confidentiality of private and sensitive information.
• Requires the ability to communicate with faculty, students, staff, and the public using patience and courtesy, and in a manner that reflects positively on the college and District.
•  Requires the ability to maintain productive and cooperative working relationships with others.

Physical Abilities 

• The general physical demands, working conditions, and essential job functions associated with this classification will be kept on file with the Office of Human Resources. 
• Essential functions will vary by position. 
• As defined by Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”), the District shall engage in a timely, good faith interactive process with employees or employment applicants who are requesting or are in need of reasonable accommodations and, provide reasonable accommodations for employees or employment applicants who, because of their disability, are limited in or unable to perform one or more of the essential functions of their job in accordance with applicable state and federal law. 

Education and Experience 

• The position requires knowledge equivalent to an Associate Degree and two years of progressive administrative experience.
• Alternatively, may accept one year of post-secondary education in a business profession and four years of experience.

AND

• Evidence of demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, geographic, gender, gender identity, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. (California Code of Regulations Title 5 53022; Education Code Section 87360; Coast Community College District EEO Plan) 

Licenses and Certificates 

• May require a valid driver’s license.

Working Conditions 

• Work is performed indoors where minimal safety considerations exist 

Minimum Qualifications

(In-House Only)  This position is open to internal permanent and temporary Coast Community College District (CCCD) employees to apply. External candidates are not eligible to apply. If you are not a current active employee with CCCD, please do not apply at this time.

• Note:  To be eligible for employment, you must possess authorization to work in the United States. The District does not sponsor visas or take over any established visa sponsorship.

(ON-CAMPUS - in-person position) This is a temporary, special-funded, full-time (40 hours per week), 12-month-per-year classified position. The District reserves the right to extend, modify, or eliminate this position based upon available funds. The normal hours of work will be Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with the flexibility to occasionally work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet the department's needs. The effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor. The District provides medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents, and life insurance for the employee.  (Salary Schedule:  EE-117)

Please note that job offers are conditional and are contingent upon the successful completion of a satisfactory comprehensive background check (including Livescan fingerprinting), satisfactory references, and approval or ratification by the District's Board of Trustees or the Chancellor.

• Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment. 

• The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910) 

• The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the District's strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Pay Philosophy:

Through policies, practices, and other benefit programs, Coast Community College District delivers a fair and equitable total compensation program that promotes equal employment opportunity, inclusion, and workforce vitality. In general, it is the policy of the District to place new employees at the first step of the salary grade. All movement on the salary schedule will occur on July 1 of each year for all Educational Administrator employees.

The SELECTED CANDIDATE is required to complete the following before employment:

• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).

• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the candidate’s expense. (Clearance must be received before the first day of employment)

• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

• Participate in a new hire onboarding appointment with an Employment Services Representative.

Application Requirements:  

A complete application includes:

*Documents not requested in the job announcement will not be considered*

• A complete Coast Community College District Online Employment Application.

• Responses to Supplemental Questions (please provide clear and detailed responses, as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume, put "see resume" or "N/A", or leave blank).

• A Cover Letter highlighting your experiences relevant to this position and addressing the minimum and essential qualifications, including your evidence of demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, geographic, gender, gender identity, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. (PDF recommended and not to exceed 3 pages).

• A Current Resume of professional experience and educational background. (PDF recommended).

The deadline to apply is May 6, 2026. Incomplete applications and application materials submitted by U.S. mail will not be considered. You may seek in-person assistance with the online application by making an appointment with human resources. All applications must be submitted online before the deadline to be considered. 

Apply online at http://www.cccd.edu/employment

Reasonable Accommodations

Individuals who need reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office for assistance or email accommodation@cccd.edu. 

Other Qualifications

Selection Procedure

• All online applications received by the application deadline will be screened to determine which applicants meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement. Please note: Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview.

• Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit separate application materials for each desired position.

• Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who are also deemed to possess the highest committee evaluation will be invited to an interview.

• If any travel is required for an applicant to participate in person during the interview process, this will be done so at the candidate's own expense. 

• During the interview, candidates may be asked to conduct a short oral demonstration/presentation on a previously announced topic as well as participate in a writing exercise or a hands-on practical. 

• Consideration will also be given to factors in addition to education and experience, including but not limited to professional development, ability to work with others, and commitment to meet student needs.

• The search committee will rate the candidate's responses to the interview questions, the demonstration/presentation, and the applicable writing exercises and/or hands-on practicals. Based on this rating, several candidates will be recommended to move forward and will be invited for a second-level interview.

• The hiring manager will conduct reference checks on the final candidate. The district reserves the right to contact the current or most recent employer and to investigate past employment records of applicants selected for interviews.

• The campus President will make the final recommendation for employment to the Board of Trustees.

• The start date will be determined based on the needs of the campus and the conditions of employment as posted in the job announcement/recruitment.

• Applicants who are eliminated from consideration will be notified by email. All applicants are requested to provide an email address in their online application. Candidates should not expect official notification of the status of their candidacy until the Board of Trustees has acted upon the College's recommendation for employment.

• The District reserves the right to extend the deadline, re-advertise the position, or delay filling this position based on the needs of the District and the student population we serve.

Employment Information

• To be considered in the initial committee review, all materials requested in this vacancy notice must be received no later than the filing deadline.  Submission of all application materials is the responsibility of the applicant. Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit separate application materials for each desired position.

• Applicants who are eliminated from consideration will be notified by email. All applicants are requested to provide an email address in their online application. Candidates should not expect official notification of the status of their candidacy until the Board of Trustees has acted upon the College’s recommendation for employment.

• The District reserves the right to contact the current or most recent employer and to investigate past employment records of applicants selected for interviews. The District reserves the right to extend the deadline, re-advertise the position, or delay filling this position based on the needs of the District and the student population we serve. The College does not return materials submitted in the application for a position.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Coast Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators/managers, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. We are committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and equal consideration for all qualified candidates. The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

TITLE IX NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

The 2025 Coast Community College District Annual Security and Fire Safety Report provides the crime statistics for calendar years 2022, 2023, and 2024, which were submitted to the U.S. Department of Education as required under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. A hard copy can be obtained from one of the Campus Safety Offices.  Please contact any of the Campus Safety Offices for any questions.  

Title IX & Sex Discrimination

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