Posting
Number : CM-262-2025
Posting
Title :
Adminstrative Specialist
IV
Position
Title :
Adminstrative Specialist
IV
Division : Student
Services
Department : ACCESS
FTE : 1.00
Term
(month / year) : 12
Months / Year
Primary Work
Schedule : Monday-Friday
8am-5pm
Shift
Differential : : Shift differential
eligibility based on the current collective bargaining
agreement.
Health &
Welfare : :
Mt. San Antonio College
offers a competitive and excellent benefits package providing
medical, dental, and vision benefits to eligible
employees and their dependents. Lifetime
supplemental medical benefits are also available for eligible
retirees.
The
College contributes an annual premium up to the family coverage
amount equivalent to Kaiser Permanente $15 office visit medical,
DeltaCare HMO dental, VSP vision and life insurance plans for
eligible employees.
The District
participates in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS),
State Teachers’ Retirement System (STRS) retirement programs, and
National Benefit Services.
does not cover Medicare expenses. Please visit the
Mt. San Antonio College Benefits
Website for further information. Salary and Health
& Welfare Benefits are subject to change based on the
Collective Bargaining Agreement or Meet-and-Confer agreements
depending on job classification. Annual Salary Step
Range : $71,769.12 -
$90,690.12
Open
Date : 09 / 24 / 2025
Initial
Screening
Date : 09 / 24 / 2025
Open
Until
Filled : Yes
District
Rights :
We reserve the right to re-open,
re-advertise, delay, or cancel filling this position. This
recruitment may be used to fill future
vacancies.
Application
Requirements : First Review of
Applications : Complete application packets will be
accepted until the position is filled; however,
applications submitted by 11 : 59 p.m. (PT) on the
above listed Initial Screening Date are assured
consideration.
Applicants must
submit all of the following materials online, unless otherwise
noted, at Mt. SAC Employment Website to be considered for this
position :
1. A Mt. San Antonio College online
application.
2. A cover letter describing how
the applicant meets the required education and
experience.
3. A detailed résumé that summarizes
educational preparation and professional experience for the
position.
4. If applicable, all candidates,
including current or former employees of the college, are required
to show evidence of the awarded / conferred degree from the issuing
college / university, and this evidence must be submitted with the
online application to demonstrate that the required educational
qualifications are met. Unofficial transcripts or a copy of the
diploma are acceptable at the time of application. Official
transcripts will be requested if an offer of employment is
made.
5. Optional – Three letters of
recommendation that reflect relevant experience (do not use social
media or professional networks as a means to provide letters of
recommendation). Confidential letters of recommendation are not
allowed for this position.
Special Note to
Applicants :
To be guaranteed consideration,
it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all required
materials are received before the initial screening date and time
indicated on the job posting. Incomplete application packets will
not be considered. All application materials will become College
Property, will not be returned, and will not be copied. Please
visit the Mt. SAC Employment
Website to complete and
submit your application for this position.
confirmation number will be assigned when your application packet
indicates the supplemental questions have been answered and a
document has been attached to each required link. Assistance with
the online application process is available through Human Resources
at 1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789-1399. Human Resources
telephone # : (909)274-4225. Human Resources e-mail :
employment@mtsac.edu .
Do
Not include photographs or personal information
(e.g. DOB, place of birth, etc.) on your application or supporting
documents.
Long Distance Travel
for Interviews : If you are selected to participate
in an interview and attendance will require you to travel in excess
of 150 miles from your residence, please contact the Human
Resources Technician listed on the interview invitation to discuss
accommodation and / or travel
reimbursement .
Foreign
Transcripts : : Foreign
Transcripts : Transcripts issued outside the United
States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency
statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying
the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within
the USA. This report must be attached with the application and
submitted by the filing deadline.
Selection
Procedure : :
A committee will evaluate
applications, considering the breadth and depth of relevant
education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities.
The screening committee reserves the right to limit the number of
interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a
position does not assure the applicant of an
interview.
Interviews may include a writing
sample, committee presentation, and / or performance test. The start
date will follow Board approval and live scan clearance
receipt.
Definition : Under
general supervision, performs a variety of advanced administrative
support duties that requires a significant level of knowledge of
the assigned division, its services policies, procedures, and
operational details.
Supervision Received
and Exercised :
Receives general supervision
from managerial personnel or similar high level administrator.
Exercises technical and functional direction over and provides
training to student or hourly workers and to less experienced
support staff, as assigned.
Class
Characteristics : The Administrative
Specialist IV classification is the fourth level in the
Administrative Specialist series which is comprised of four (4)
levels. Positions in the series are distinguished by reporting and
working relationships, level of independence, supervision received
and exercised, decision making, judgment, and minimum
qualifications for employment consideration.
The Administrative Specialist IV level
typically performs a wide variety of advanced administrative tasks
to relieve division head of routine matters. Incumbents at this
level are capable of performing advanced and complex administrative
support duties with little or no supervision, including
coordinating and administering complex budgetary functions,
providing overall division office coordination and management, and
assisting in division-related projects and programs. Incumbents at
this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures
related to the assigned division of responsibility, working with an
advanced degree of independent judgment, tact, and initiative. This
class is distinguished from other Administrative Specialist
classifications in that it may be specifically assigned to a
division head and performs a greater number and variety of advanced
and complex functions with an advanced degree of independent
judgement. This class is distinguished from the Executive Assistant
series in that the latter is responsible for providing
administrative support to a Vice President or Senior
Executive.
Examples of Essential
Functions(Illustrative Only) :
1. Provides
administrative support to managerial personnel or similar high
level administrator by assisting with duties of an advanced,
represents the division at meetings as assigned; manages and
coordinates multiple calendars, schedules meetings, makes travel
arrangements, and handles sensitive materials; acts as a liaison
between the managerial personnel and other staff or the public,
coordinating resolutions to issues, problems, and complaints as
appropriate.
2. Coordinates and manages the workflow of
the office, follows up on behalf of the administrator, checks-in
with managers, staff, and faculty regarding completion of tasks,
and scheduling and overseeing the work of student workers; performs
a variety of other highly complex and difficult
responsibilities.
3. Coordinates and participates in the
preparation of the division budget, including gathering and
monitors budget expenditures and revenues; initiates division
authorizes payment of invoices; processes division requisitions and
develops special statistical reports regarding budgetary
information.
4. Works with Fiscal Services to coordinate
financial and accounting related duties, including reconciling
purchasing orders, tracking vendor and invoice information, bid
requests, price quotes, purchase and expenditure requests; prints
and reviews invoices for accuracy; follows up with
vendors.
5. Schedules and / or coordinates meetings,
acts as meeting secretary including preparing agendas and
informational packets, setting up meeting and training rooms, and
taking and transcribing minutes for assigned boards and
commissions; prepares complex divisional agenda items and packets
for Board of Trustees meetings.
6. Plans and coordinates
divisional or campus-wide events, functions, and meetings,
including for the President’s Office, Board of Trustees meetings,
commencement and other ceremonies, various other periodic
committee, and employee training sessions.
7. Assists or
administers assigned division projects, processes, and / or programs
as assigned by the managerial personnel; provides assistance to
participates in developing and implementing division or campus-wide
policies and procedures.
8. Assists in coordinating the
monitors and tracks submission of evaluation materials for faculty
and staff as assigned.
9. May provide administrative
assistance to College governance committees, including maintaining
detailed and accurate records, compiling agendas, communicating
directly with committee members, compiling back-up documentation
for agenda items, and maintaining detailed tracking of governance
processes and actions.
10. Composes, types, edits, and
proofreads a variety of complex documents, including forms, memos,
statistical and analytical reports, organization charts, program
plans, and correspondence for division staff from rough draft,
dictation equipment, handwritten copy, verbal instructions, or from
other material using a computer; inputs and retrieves data and text
using a computer terminal; checks draft documents for punctuation,
spelling, and grammar; makes or suggests corrections to
drafts.
11. Processes and prepares a variety of documents,
materials, and records according to established procedures and
practices, such as divisional documents payroll records and
monitoring payroll and expenditures for grant compliance.
Calculates, inputs, and tracks faculty loads and lecture hour
submits faculty attendance reports monthly.
12. Provides
information to the public to ensure an understanding of division
and College policies, contracts, and procedures; listens to
questions and responds to inquiries and complaints, and explains
procedures requiring a significant level of independent judgment,
discretion, and interpretation; coordinates or resolves problems of
a complex nature when appropriate.
13. Designs and
implements complex file, index, tracking, and record keeping
systems; researches and / or gathers records, data, and written
information regarding divisional programs and processes to prepare
complex reports and provide follow-up information to customer and
staff inquiries.
14. May provide support to or serve in
assisting the division head or President in the Executive
Assistant’s absence.
15. Promotes an environment of
belonging as it relates to diversity, equity, inclusion, social
justice, anti-racism, and accessibility.
16. Provides
quality customer service when interacting with the public, vendors,
students, and College staff, including individuals from minoritized
groups.
17. Supports and abides by federal, state, local
policies, and Board Policies and Administrative
Procedures.
18. Participates on committees, task forces,
and special assignments, including, but not limited to Screening
and Selection Committees and mandated trainings as
required.
19. Prepares and delivers oral presentations
related to assigned areas as required.
20. Performs other
related or lower classification duties as
assigned.
Knowledge
of :
1. Principles and practices of
supporting a diverse, equitable, inclusive, socially just,
anti-racist, and accessible academic and work environment.
2. Practices and methods of general office
administration, including the use of standard office
equipment.
3. Principles and practices of providing
technical and functional direction and training to assigned
staff.
4. Computer applications related to the work,
including word processing, database, and spreadsheet
applications.
5. Applicable federal, state, and local
laws, codes, regulations, and policies, technical processes, and
procedures related to the division to which assigned.
6.
Principles and procedures of financial record keeping and
reporting, basic accounts payable, and purchasing. Including
business arithmetic, financial, and statistical
techniques.
7. Principles and practices of data collection
and report preparation.
8. Business letter writing and the
standard format for reports and correspondence.
9. Record
keeping principles and procedures.
10. Modern office
practices, methods, and computer equipment.
11.
Alphabetical and numerical filing methods.
12. Techniques
for providing a high level of customer service by effectively
dealing with the public, vendors, students, and College staff,
including individuals of various ages, disabilities, socio-economic
and ethnic groups.
Skills and
Abilities :
1. Advocate for and communicate
the College’s vision and commitment to creating a diverse,
equitable, inclusive, socially just, anti-racist, and accessible
academic and work environment.
2. Participate in
addressing gaps in diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice,
anti-racism, and accessibility in the recruitment and retention of
staff.
3. Participate in providing resources and support
towards the goal of a diverse, equitable, inclusive, socially just,
anti-racist, and accessible academic and work
environment.
4. Maintain confidentiality and be discreet
in handling and processing confidential information and
data.
5. Interpret, apply, and explain applicable federal,
state, and local laws, rules, regulations, policies, and timelines,
as well as complex administrative and divisional policies and
procedures.
6. Perform responsible administrative support
work with accuracy, speed, and general supervision.
7.
Provide varied and responsible office administrative work requiring
the use of tact and discretion.
8. Plan, schedule, assign,
and oversee activities of assigned personnel.
9. Inspect
the work of others and maintain established quality control
standards.
10. Train others in proper and safe work
procedures.
11. Identify and implement effective course
of action to complete assigned work.
12. Understand the
organization and operation of the College and of outside agencies
as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
13.
Compose correspondence and reports independently or from brief
instructions.
14. Understand and carry out complex oral
and written directions.
15. Research, analyze, and
summarize data and prepare accurate and logical written
reports.
16. Enter and retrieve data from a computer with
sufficient speed and accuracy to perform assigned
work.
17. Establish and maintain a variety of filing,
record-keeping, and tracking systems.
18. Organize and
prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective
and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet
critical time deadlines.
19. Operate and maintain modern
office equipment, including computer equipment and specialized
software applications programs.
20. Use English
effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in
writing.
21. Understand scope of authority in making
independent decisions.
22. Learns and applies emerging
technologies and, as necessary, to perform duties in an efficient,
organized, and timely manner.
23. Review situations
accurately and determine appropriate course of action using
judgment according to established policies and
procedures.
24. Establish, maintain, and foster positive
and effective working relationships with those contacted in the
course of work.
Education and
Experience :
1. Equivalent to an Associate’s
degree from a regionally accredited college with major coursework
in business or public administration, public policy, or a related
field; and
2. Three (3) years of varied administrative
support experience preferably involving public contact; or
3. Two (2) years of experience equivalent to
Administrative Specialist III at the
College.
Desirable
Qualifications :
1. Experience working with
policies and procedures relating to diversity, equity, inclusion,
social justice, anti-racism, and accessibility preferably in a
minority serving institution such as Hispanic Serving Institution
(HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific
Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI); OR
2. Experience
with participation in programs relating to diversity, equity,
inclusion, social justice, anti-racism, and accessibility
preferably in a minority serving institution such as Hispanic
Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American
Pacific Islander-Serving Institution
(AANAPISI).
Licenses and
Certificates :
The incumbent may periodically
be required to travel to a variety of locations. If operating a
vehicle, employees must have the ability to secure and maintain a
valid California driver’s
license.
Equivalencies : Any
combination of training and experience which would provide the
required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical
way to obtain the required qualifications is listed in the Minimum
Qualifications section.
Environmental
Elements :
Incumbents work in an office
environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature
conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical
substances. Incumbents may interact with staff and / or public and
private representatives in interpreting and enforcing divisional
policies and procedures.
Physical
Demands :
Must possess mobility to work in a
standard office setting and use standard office equipment,
including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle to visit various
College and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a
computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person,
before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a
sedentary office classification although standing in and walking
between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to
access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or
calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Incumbents in
this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push,
and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.
Incumbents must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull
materials and objects weighing up to 20
pounds.
Conditions of
Employment : The person holding
this position is required to be present on Mt. San Antonio
College’s campus to perform all essential duties and
responsibilities.
Official offers
of employment are made by Mt. San Antonio College Human Resources
and are made contingent upon Board approval. It is also required
that a final offer of employment will only be made after the
candidate has successfully been live-scanned and clearance for
employment is authorized by Human Resources. Costs for live-scan
services shall be borne by the candidate.
Notice to all prospective employees : 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 Administrative Procedure
3518, titled Child Abuse Reporting, as a condition of employment.
As required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of
Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Mt. San
Antonio Community College Annual Security Report is available here :
Mt. SAC Annual Security
Report .
The person holding this
position is considered a ‘Responsible Employee’ under Title IX of
the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 and is required to report to
the College’s Title IX Coordinator all relevant details reported to
him or her about an incident of alleged sexual misconduct including
sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence and
stalking.
Mission, Vision, and Equity
Statement : Our
Mission : The mission of Mt. San Antonio College is
to support all students in achieving their educational goals in an
environment of academic excellence. Specifically, the College is
committed to providing quality education, services, and workforce
training so that students become productive members of a diverse,
sustainable, global society. The College pledges to prepare
students for lifelong learning through the mastery of basic skills,
the achievement of associate degrees and certificates, and the
completion of career and transfer pathways. The College will carry
out this commitment by providing an engaging and supportive
teaching and learning environment for students of diverse origins,
experiences, needs, abilities, and goals. The College is dedicated
to serving our community through improving economic achievement,
advancing civic engagement, enhancing personal well-being,
promoting critical thinking, and enriching aesthetic and cultural
experiences.
Our
Vision : Mt. San Antonio College strives to be
regarded as one of the premier community colleges in the nation. We
will be viewed as a leader in community college teaching, programs,
and services. As a premier community college, we will provide
access to quality educational programs and services, focusing on
student success within a climate of integrity and respect. We will
earn this reputation by consistently exceeding the expectations of
our students, our staff, and our
community.
Mt. San Antonio College
Mission and Goals
Equal
Employment Opportunity Policy :
The College
is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the College is to
encourage applications from ethnic and racial minorities, women,
persons with disabilities, and Vietnam-era veterans. No person
shall be denied employment because of race, religious creed, color,
national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability,
medical condition, marital status, sex (gender), age, sexual
orientation, or the perception that a person has one or more of
these
characteristics.
Demographics : We
recruit and retain quality employees who are reflective of our
students and the community we serve, in addition to providing all
personnel with equity and diversity
training.
The District is a proud
Chicanx / Latinx, and Hispanic-Serving Institution, Asian American
and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and
Minority Serving Institution, serving over 74,655
students based on the 2023-2024 academic
year.
The student
population is as
follows : by
Ethnicity – 58.53% Latinx, 9.30% White, 20.85%
Asian, 2.83% Filipino, 0.23% Pacific Islander, 3.64% Black / African
American, 0.27% American Indian, 2.30% two or more races and 2.05%
unknown;
by
Gender – 54.96% Female, 43.11% Male, 0.66%
Non-Binary, 1.27%
unspecified;
and by
Age – 47.71% ages 19 or younger, 19.37% ages 20-24,
8.53% ages 25-29, 5.51% ages 30-34, 3.90% ages 35-39, 5.16% ages
40-49, 9.79% ages 50 and older.
The
current employee population is as
follows : by
Ethnicity – 38% Latinx, 19% White, 15% Asian, 4%
Black / African American, 2% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific
Islander, 1% Two or More Races, 19%
unknown;
by Gender
– 54.59% Female, 43.64% Male, 1.77%
unspecified;
and by
Age – 3.57% under 20 years, 27.38% ages 20-29,
21.81% ages 30-39, 20.87% ages 40-49, 26.35% ages 50 and
older.
Conflict of
Interest :
Mt. San Antonio College employees
and the Board of Trustees members shall not engage in any
employment or activity that is inconsistent with, incompatible
with, or in conflict with Mt. San Antonio College’s Administrative
Procedures (AP 2710 Conflict of Interest, AP 2712 Conflict of
Interest
Codes).
Inquiries / Contact :
Human
Resources
1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789-1399
Phone : (909) 274-4225
E-mail : employment@mtsac.edu
Specialist • Walnut, CA, US