Administrative Assistant (Distance Learning)

Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must have the understanding and ability to successfully support individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all. **SUMMARY DESCRIPTION** Under general supervision from assigned manager, performs administrative duties in support of an assigned area, including, but not limited to, accounting, budget management, instructor onboarding, outreach, class scheduling and monitoring, and activity and event planning and logistics; provides information and assistance, including those of a confidential nature, to District staff, students, and the public; and performs a variety of special tasks and projects relative to assigned area of responsibility. **Need Help With Your Online Account?** - Use the online [**Help Guide**](https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide) or contact the **NEOED Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627** if you need assistance with your online applicant account. - Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday If you have any questions about this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@sierracollege.edu.**REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES** *The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.* 1. Performs of a variety of clerical, technical, and administrative activities to support office operations, including, but not limited to, producing correspondence, forms, handbooks, manuals, and other materials occasionally of a sensitive nature; ordering and monitoring supplies and equipment for office and other department related spaces; coordinates service or repair of office equipment; updates relevant intra-net items for area or campus location; reserving District vehicles and making travel arrangements for employees. 2. Greets, receives, and/or screens office visitors, mail, emails, and telephone callers in a sensitive, trauma-informed, and culturally inclusive manner; refers matters to appropriate manager or staff, as needed; responds to questions, complaints, and requests for information and assistance from District staff, students, and the public while maintaining and ensuring confidentiality; composes and prepares written responses independently or for manager approval; generates and disseminates communications as appropriate; facilitates communication between office or assigned manager(s) and the college community, the public, or outside organizations; interacts and relays information, answers questions, or explains decisions regarding area of assignment. 3. Maintains calendar(s) for assigned manager(s) or area of assignment to ensure coordination of office activities and status of assigned projects; schedules and coordinates meetings, activities, or events, including, but not limited to, location requirements, facility use requests, and audiovisual or presentation equipment needs and support; provides support for District and department events. 4. Assists employees and provides information to solve technology issues (e.g., Zoom/Teams, various software applications); directs users to handouts or other resources; assists users to determine optimum stra…