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Staff Services Specialist/Fiscal - Berkeley City College

Employer
Peralta Community College District
Location
California, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Mar 24, 2023


College Information

Peralta/College Information

Berkeley City College

Berkeley City College ( BCC ), one of California’s 112 community colleges, is centrally located in downtown Berkeley, only 1-1/2 blocks from the U.C. campus. The college’s mission is to contribute to the success of all students and to the well-being of the community by offering the best possible education which promises intellectual growth, social mobility, economic development and an understanding of diverse ideas and peoples. BCC is ranked second in the state in the percentage of students who transfer to U.C. Berkeley.

BCC serves students who seek general education, transfer to four-year universities, associate degrees and certificates in liberal arts, the sciences, career/technical areas, or foundational skills. BCC students represent a diverse mix of ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds. Many are the first in their families to attend college. The college is an active partner in local economic development and employment training endeavors and maintains a strong and unique collaboration with U.C. Berkeley. Berkeley City College’s world-class faculty has created a student-centered learning community dedicated to academic excellence and student success. They have won distinction in the sciences, arts, English, humanities, multimedia arts, and the social sciences.

Position Information

Job Title
Staff Services Specialist/Fiscal - Berkeley City College

Time Base
40 Hours/Week 12 Months/Year

Compensation
Salary Range: $5,228.89 - $6,684.90/month; Hiring Range: $5,228.89 - $5,775.58/Month; The maximum placement is Step 3 depending on experience.

Position Type
Classified

Department
Business Office (831)

City
Berkeley

State
CA

Job Description Summary

Under the direction of the College Business Services Manager, is responsible for providing technical resource assistance in the day-to-day operations of the Business Services Department.

Duties & Responsibilities

Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions required for the position.

• Maintains a repository of college fiscal data, state and federal statistics on fiscal and budget matters; develops as instructed by Business Manager relevant reports, facts and information
necessary for decision making.
• Operates a personal computer to prepare letters, memorandums, committee meeting minutes, spreadsheets and databases for the Business Manager utilizing computer skills in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Access.
• Assist in the reconciliation of the college bank accounts.
• Serves as liaison to community groups and Peralta employees for facility usage.
• Accounts payable – responsible for distribution and payment.
• Serves as a back-up in the Bursar’s office, mailroom and Switchboard.
• Sets up all maintenance agreements.
• Performs financial and statistical research studies as assigned.
• Responsible for fiscal data collection, reporting, analysis and preparing excel spreadsheets as assigned by the business manager.
• Monitors college expenditures by verifying budget coding on all payroll related documents and all purchase requisitions for good and services.
• Primary contact person for photocopier and postage machine operation, maintenance and repair.
• Performs a variety of functions pertaining to budget development.
• Disburses reimbursement and travel checks.
• Processes all work orders (custodian and physical plant)
• Processes general fund requisitions for funds 1- 10
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, business administration or related field and two (2) years of responsible and professional work in budgeting, administrative and accounting experience; or any combination of education, training and qualifying experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

2. Knowledge and proficiency in the operation and use of personal computes utilizing word processing, spreadsheet and database management software programs (e.g., MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) and knowledge of standard office equipment.

3. Applicant must have demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college staff, faculty, and students.

Desirable Qualifications

Knowledge of California Community College regulations, practices and policies relating to management functions including Public Agency Accounting, Public Administration, Supervisory Practices Budgeting Principles and Procedures.

Environmental Demands

Occasional work performed alone
Constant work around and with people

Other Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and climbing stairs
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 15 lbs.
• Occasional pushing and pulling up to 20 lbs.
• Occasional twisting of body
• Occasional use of manual dexterity
• Occasional use of tactile acuity
• Occasional use of visual acuity from a distance, with depth, and for color
• Frequent work at a rapid pace
• Frequent reaching, high, low, and level
• Frequent audio acuity at all ranges, including speech
• Frequent visual acuity for reading
• Constant sitting
• Constant use of clear oral communication

Tools & Equipment Used

Standard Office Equipment.

Application Deadline Date
Open until filled

Open Date
03/24/2023

Special Instructions to Applicants

Benefits Information

Benefits Information

Benefits Information
FRINGE BENEFITS

The Peralta Colleges proudly offers a competitive and comprehensive core of work-life benefits. The value of the employer contribution towards your benefits may increase your total compensation by as much as 47%. Benefit-eligible employees have access to coverage for themselves and eligible dependents:

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug insurance coverage*

• Life insurance of 150% of your income up to $100,000.

• Long-term disability coverage.

• Employee Assistance Program.

In addition to your own contribution, Peralta also contributes 25.37% of your salary to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).

Effective January 1, 2013, the PEPRA (Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act) went into effect. Changes have been implemented as a result of the adoption of this legislation that impact new and existing employees enrolled in CalPERS. A summary of those changes is available at http://www.calpers.ca.gov/eip-docs/employer/program-services/summary-pension-act.pdf. For further up to date information on CalPERS retirement eligibility and PEPRA, please visit the website at www.calpers.com www.calpers.ca.gov/. The CalPERS member handbook is available at http://www.calpers.ca.gov/eip-docs/about/pubs/member/your-benefits-your-future-school-benefits.pdf., please visit the website at www.calpers.com. After 10 years of creditable service, medical benefits in retirement are extended until age 65.

Other voluntary benefits include:

• Flexible benefit plan participation in the Medical Reimbursement Plan, Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan (under tax code 125)

• Pre-tax commuting expenses (under IRS code 132)

• Tax-deferred plan participation in the 403(b) and 457 plans

• Credit union membership

• Prepaid legal plan participation

• Additional Life Insurance for yourself, spouse or children

* Kaiser and United Health Care Dental are fully paid by the District. Other plans require employee contribution. Subject to change.

Mission Statement

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. List of References
  2. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Other Document

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