Senior Clerk

Senior Clerk

Rancho Santiago Community College District


Salary Range: Grade 8: $46,993.80 - $60,070.75/year

Job Type:

Job Number: CL21-00176

Location: Santa Ana, CA

Division: Student Services/SAC

Closing: 10/13/2021 5:00 PM Pacific

Job Description

CLASS SUMMARY
Under direction - perform a wide variety of complex clerical and word processing work requiring specialized knowledge, and involving frequent and responsible public contacts; coordinates clerical work flow in office; masters complex technical functions within a given assigned subject area; serves as a primary reference source to supervisor and/or public; assists in resolution of difficult problems; works with a high degree of independent judgment; may handle complex document preparation assignments; performs related duties as required.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Plans, schedules and performs a wide variety of difficult and complex clerical work related to the function to which assigned; prepares letters, memoranda, reports, bulletins, handbooks, questionnaires, requisitions, contracts, and other materials from marginal notes, rough drafts, or verbal instructions; compiles information from various sources and types on a variety of forms or sets up appropriate format; reviews complex documents for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to pertinent procedures, practices and policies; compiles and tabulates complex statistical data; serves as receptionist to students, teachers, and the general public; answers inquiries and furnishes information requiring a knowledge of standards, procedures, rules and regulations, programs, and policies; develops and maintains files; posts attendance, cumulative inventory, cash receipt, and other records; operates a variety of office machines; may lead or assign the work of other clerical employees; serves as liaison to other departments and personnel; assumes limited responsibility for updating documents without supervisory review; certifies eligibility of students for specific programs; may track department expenditures to make certain budget is maintained; represents office in administrator's absence.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
This class reports to designated supervisor. It may be responsible for assisting in determination of clerical work-flow to Intermediate or General Office Clerks or for assisting in resolution of factual or procedural questions.

Job Qualifications

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCEHigh School diploma or equivalent, and at least three years of keyboarding, office technology training and/or clerical work experience. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIESGood Knowledge of: modern office practices and procedures; knowledge of rules, regulations, programs, and policies; designated formats for presenting reports. Ability to: maintain complex clerical records and prepare reports; interpret rules, regulations, and policies; perform clerical work with speed and accuracy; ability to operate office equipment including personal computer terminal and word processing software.
SELECTION CRITERIAApplication Screening In addition to the requirements and responsibilities listed, the following criteria will be considered in selecting candidates for interviews:

• Education experience (breadth and depth)
• Work experience (breadth and depth)
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others
• Bilingual ability (if needed)
• Demonstrated experience in working with diverse socio-economic communities
• Professional growth activities
• Specialized skills training
• Leadership skills
• Written and/or oral communication skills
• Presentation
• Problem Solving

Based upon the information presented on the application materials, a limited number of candidates with qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include a written test and oral interview. Meeting the minimum requirements of the position does not guarantee advancement in the selection process. Candidate qualifications will be assessed to determine those who meet and exceed requirements, and are deemed most competitive amongst the applicant pool to proceed. Interview Applicants selected for an interview may be required to take additional tests or assessments and will be notified of such prior to the date of the interview. During the oral session, those selected for interviews will, in addition to the above, also be evaluated on the following factors:

• Oral communication skills
• Presentation
• Problem solving skills

A predetermined set of questions will be asked of all applicants interviewed. Applicants are requested to provide thorough yet concise information on their related experience to ensure correct evaluation of their qualifications. Evaluation criteria will be applied consistently to all applicants. The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicant should contact Recruitment in the Human Resources Office for assistance. Method of Application For consideration in the selection process, interested persons must complete the RSCCD application and upload all required documents online by the specified closing date for the position. Please upload the following application materials in the appropriate boxes with your online application by the closing date:

• Resume (Required)

To be considered in the initial committee review, all materials required should be received by the Rancho Santiago Community College Office of Human Resources by the closing date and time. It is the applicant's responsibility to submit all required materials listed above. This applicant pool may be used for vacancies in the same classification occurring within the next six months. Pre-Employment Requirements Candidates selected for employment will be required to provide current verification of a negative TB test or chest x-ray, complete the district's fingerprinting process, and bring proof of their legal right to work in the United States. Cost of TB testing, fingerprinting and the fee for criminal record check will be paid for by the candidates. The Rancho Santiago Community College District is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, gender identity, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), marital status, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.



To apply, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rsccd/jobs/3231963/senior-clerk






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