Project Assistant

Definition

Under general supervision, the Professional Expert provides assistance and support in accordance with assignments and directions from the supervisor. Professional Experts:

• Have specialized knowledge or expertise not generally required of or found in the classifications established by the District.
• Must be specially trained, experienced, or competent to perform expert services.
• Are used on a temporary basis for a specific project or projects.
• Terms of employment will be described in the Professional Expert Agreement.

Non‑academic, non‑classified Professional Experts are not part of classified service. Non‑academic, non‑classified short‑term employees are at‑will employees and have no entitlement rights to any position in the District. Professional Expert employment shall not result in the displacement of Classified personnel.

* Retired CalPERS Annuitants may not exceed 960 hours in a fiscal year (July 1 through June 30)*

Performs a variety of technical, analytical and administrative support duties in providing responsible staff support to one or more departments and is expected to, as directed, assist the department in the completion of a variety of special and/or technical projects, reports and other related duties; executes some, but not all, administrative and office support functions related to the project assignment. Exercises good judgment with a mid‑level expectation of independent judgment while referring policy decisions to the Supervisor.

OR Responsible for coordinating, overseeing and participating in various operations, activities and special projects in support of an assigned college program. Project Assistants will have significant responsibility for the scope, complexity, and overall impact of assigned program and related projects and activities.

Education and Experience:

• Level I – Work experience and/or training in related job category is required, including valid licenses and/or certifications, if applicable.
• Level II – Extensive work experience and/or training that is directly related to job category is required, including valid licenses and/or certifications, if applicable.

This is a professional expert position. The District reserves the right to extend, modify, or eliminate this position based upon available funds. The effective dates of employment will be arranged with the supervisor.

This is a recruitment for an applicant POOL to fill temporary/short‑term assignments on an as‑needed basis. Departments or Divisions will refer to the POOL of applications on file to fill temporary/short‑term assignments as the need arises. Applications will remain in the pool for one year. You will be contacted by the hiring manager should the department/division be interested in scheduling an interview.

Please do not call the Office of Human Resources regarding the status of your application.

Employment is contingent upon verification of employment history, background verification as governed under Education Code requirements, eligibility to work in the United States, and approval by the CCCD Board of Trustees. The hours of work and effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor.

• Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
• 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 Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910)
• The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the District's strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose.

Application materials must be electronically submitted online at…