ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (Administrative Support Assistant II)

Recruitment Details

Recruitment Number VA1496 Posting Period
09/23/21 – 10/07/21 On Campus Only Promotional Opportunity No Working Title ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (Administrative Support Assistant II) Class Title ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT ASSISTANT -11/12 Level/Range/Grade 2 Salary Range (From $ to $) $2,669 - $4,209 per month / $32,028 - $50,508 per year (New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning of the salary range) Department College of Business Number of Positions 1 FLSA Code Non-Exempt Status Regular: Permanent (after one-year probationary period) Full-time/part-time (if part-time, indicate time base) Full-time Pay Plan 11/12 CBU/MOU R07 - CSUEU Clerical & Administrative Support Services Quick Link https://jobs.csuchico.edu/postings/6750
Hours Per Day 8 hours during the school year / 10 hours during the summer Days Per Week 5 days during the school year / 4 days during the summer Shift Day
Primary Duties
Under general instruction, provide administrative clerical support to the College of Business ( COB ) Dean’s Office. Incumbent performs a full range of work activities including supporting COB faculty and staff in clerical tasks, monitoring and reconciling budgets, maintaining files and records, gathering data, and interacting with and solving problems for students, work unit customers and staff.

For a full description of job duties, please visit: https://csuchico.box.com/v/VA1496-Position-Description

MANDATORY VACCINATIONS :
Effective September 30, 2021, the CSU will require faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID -19 or have received a medical or religious exemption. Selected candidates should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ . Questions can be sent to: humanresources@csuchico.edu (staff and management positions) or academicpersonnel@csuchico.edu (faculty positions). Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE :
Incumbent must possess:
Thorough knowledge of:

• English grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• Office methods, procedures and practices.

• Fluency in using standard office equipment (computers, copiers, phones) and standard office software packages such as, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and related computer software packages.

• General working knowledge of applicable University infrastructure, policies, and procedures.

• Working knowledge of budget policies and procedures.

SKILLS :
Incumbent must possess:

• Active problem solving and effective interpersonal skills as work often involves frontline contacts with a variety of campus and community individuals.
• Demonstrated competence in understanding, interpreting, and communicating procedures, policies, information, ideas, and instructions.
• Demonstrated competence in effectively presenting standard information in writing.
• Typing and keyboarding skills.

ABILITIES :
Incumbent must have the ability to:

• Learn, independently interpret, and apply a wide variety of complex policies and procedures, and be able to identify deviations from applicable policies.
• Apply independent judgment, discretion, and initiative to address problems, participate in developing practical, thorough and, at times, creative solutions.
• Respond to routine inquiries and explain standard policies and procedures to others.
• Identify and solve standard problems where policy and procedures are referenced and refer more complex problems to appropriate staff.
• Perform standard arithmetic calculations of a transactional nature, including tracking and comparing data.
• Use standard office equipment as well as quickly learn to use new office support technology systems and software packages.
• Work with and maintain integrity of confidential and sensitive information and materials with tact, discretion, and diplomacy.
• Perform assigned duties.

Required Education and/or Experience
This position requires experience to be proficient in performing most or all work assignments and should include administrative support, coordinating and prioritizing many different clerical tasks, applying and communicating policies and procedures. These qualifications, and those listed above, would normally be obtained through completion of a high school program or its equivalent and two years recent experience in an office environment. Additional Requirements for this Position
N/A Recruitment Preferences
Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills:
Recent, relevant experience:

• Performing administrative/clerical duties.
• Performing bookkeeping duties.

Special Requirements

• California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, requires that the successful candidate complete a background check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and/or fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive. This position is considered a sensitive position based on CSU guidelines. Incumbent is responsible for the safety and security of Level 1 data, sometimes also referred to as Level 1 protected data. This is confidential information that is in most cases protected by statutes, regulations, or other legal mandates.
• The duties of this position will include participation in a decision that may have a material/financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, this is a “designated position” under the California State University’s Conflict of Interest Code and the incumbent will be required to file a Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest and is subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission. (Group/Category: Procurement Card Holder, 2) Note this designation is applicable only if Procurement Card is issued.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbent/applicant will need to be able to perform the essential job functions (duties) of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. This position alternates between remaining in a stationary position operating a personal computer for long periods of time and frequently moving about inside the office. Must be able to travel across campus to other office and buildings for meetings and events.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Position involves frequent to constant interaction with students, faculty, and staff to perform services and support functions. Typical office environment operating standard office equipment. Benefits
This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible). Benefit Information
CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). Eligibility for standard CSU benefits is based on an appointment of half-time or more for a period exceeding six months. Employees appointed less than half-time or less than six months are not eligible for standard CSU benefits but do receive prorated sick leave and vacation.

Eligibility for Affordable Care Act ( ACA ) benefits is based on an appointment of at least three-quarter time, hired to work a minimum of 130 hours per month over the course of the appointment or works an average of 130 hours or more per month during the measurement period. The ACA guidelines provide for health coverage or FlexCash only. ACA does not provide dental or vision plan coverage. About the University and Community
California State University ( CSU ), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public University, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution ( HSI ) designation and operating as part of the 23-campus CSU system. The University enrolls over 17,000 students from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, with over half identifying as first-generation college students. Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, “Today Decides Tomorrow,” is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century.

The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from San Francisco Bay Area. A safe residential community, Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that CSU, Chico stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land and the waters that run through campus.

CSU, Chico is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates who reflect the diverse, intercultural, and intersectional identities of our student body. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of achievement gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and activities that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.
Open Date (posting open date) 09/23/2021 Close Date (posting close date) 10/07/2021 Open Until Filled No Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Résumé
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Optional Applicant Documents