Job Posting: Student Assistant, General Vocational Education

Board of Governors, California Community Colleges

JC-183804
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Student Assistant, General Vocational Education
STUDENT ASSISTANT

$2,153.00 - $2,367.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 12/20/2019

Job Description and Duties

Under close supervision of the Staff Services Manager I (SSMI), the Student Assistant provides support to the Workforce & Economic Development Division. The Student Assistant will sort, stamp, track and route mail to division staff members; assist with office supply orders; compose and proof read letters, memos, and forms as requested; update WEDD manual(s) as needed; assist with the creation of workflow utilization of Adobe Sign technology and other special project as assigned by the SSMI.  

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

  • Read, write and speak in a clear and concise manner
  • Work in a climate-controlled, open office environment under artificial lighting
  • Exposure to computer screens and other basic office equipment 

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-183804
Position #(s):
364-233-4870-905
Working Title:
Student Assistant, General Vocational Education
Classification:
STUDENT ASSISTANT
$2,153.00 - $2,367.00 A
$2,304.00 - $2,533.00 B
$2,464.00 - $2,711.00 C
$2,637.00 - $2,901.00 D
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Job Type:
Student Assistant
Work Week:
Part Time

Department Information

Our community colleges are the leading provider of workforce training in the world and we are uniquely positioned to improve the social and economic mobility of Californians from all backgrounds.

Key to your success is the California Community Colleges’ Workforce and Economic Development Division, which is responsible for supporting instruction, managing grants to community colleges, providing technical assistance, and implementing strategic special programs.

The division includes three units:

Combined, they coordinate jobs and career opportunities for our students to advance California’s economic growth and global competitiveness.

 
Department Website: http://www.cccco.edu

Special Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) provides detailed information about your experiences and allows the hiring manger to better assess your qualifications for this position The SOQ demonstrates your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ should be typed in 12 pt. Arial font and no more than two pages.  Your name and "Statement of Qualifications" must be at the top of each page. Please clearly address the following:

  1. Describe how your level of knowledge and experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. 
  2. Describe your experience working on multiple projects with tight deadlines.  What were the challenges you encountered and how did you address them?  What tools do you use to keep track of deadlines, projects and/or assignments?


Please do NOT add any confidential information to your application or supporting documentation such as:  social security number, date of birth, disability information, LEAP status, examination scores, pictures, etc.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

 

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 12/20/2019

Who May Apply

This is a non-testing classification, therefore anyone meeting the minimum qualifications listed on the classification specification may apply for this position. Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 18220 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority. If you are applying under this eligibility status, please note on your application your eligibility by stating “preference under Government Code section 18220”. Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Board of Governors, California Community Colleges
Attn: Human Resources
1102 Q Street, #4400
Sacramento, CA 95811

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Human Resources
1102 Q Street, #4400
Sacramento, CA 95811
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is required and must be included.
  • School Transcripts
  • Statement of Qualifications -

    A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) provides detailed information about your experiences and allows the hiring manger to better assess your qualifications for this position. The SOQ demonstrates your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. 

    Please see the Special Requirements section of this job advertisement for specific SOQ requirements.

     
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Ability to work collaboratively as a team member.

Strong oral and written communication skills

Positive attitude, open-mindedness, flexibility, and tact.

Commitment to quality service that exceeds expectations.

Excellent organizational skills.

Focus attention to detail and follow-through.

Multitask, meet deadlines, and adjust to fluctuating assignments in a cooperative manner.

Good attendance and punctuality record.

Consistently exercise a high degree of initiative.

Working proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Communicate confidently and courteously in a clear and concise manner in a diverse community. 

Benefits

Please see the California Department of Human Resources benefits website: http://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx for further information.

 

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.cccco.edu
Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources
(916) 323-0163
humanresources@cccco.edu

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Tiffany Argento
(916) 445-7911
targento@cccco.edu
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Information

Applications submitted without a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ), verification of education, and resume will be considered not interested in this position.  Applications without a clearly identified SOQ or a SOQ that does not address the topics requested will be considered not interested in this position.  Resumes and cover letters do not take the place of the SOQ.

Applications will not be accepted via fax or email.

All methods of appointment will be considered.

 

Education Verification

When you are applying for a classification with an educational requirement that you are basing your eligibility on, you MUST provide a copy of your degree or transcripts as proof of meeting the education requirement from the classification specification (link on the right side of the screen under "Additional Documentation"). Example: if you are applying for Staff Services Analyst based on your Bachelor's degree, you must attach a copy of your degree or transcript showing the degree you obtained. Applicants who fail to provide this information may be disqualified.

Please do NOT add any confidential information to your application or supporting documentation such as:  social security number, date of birth, disability information, LEAP status, examination scores, pictures, etc.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.