Clerical Short-Term Pool

Overview

Flexible schedule, up to 19 hours per week. We need reliable, accurate, detail-oriented individuals who can work with minimal supervision after training.

Positions assist department staff with paperwork, data entry, phone calls, faxing, filing, and other clerical functions as assigned.

Qualifications vary by department. Prior responsible administrative support experience is desired. Working knowledge of MS Word and Excel is desired.

SHORT-TERM EMPLOYEES are employees who assist the office, department or classroom on a temporary basis and are not currently hired as College Assistants. The employee cannot work in excess of 1000 hours or 180 days in a fiscal year. The range for this classification depends on the level of duty performed. For more detailed information on the ranges in this classification, please refer to the Short-Term Employee Salary Schedule and Descriptions located at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..php

• Successful completion of background fingerprint clearance, TB screening, physical abilities test (if applicable to position).
• Proof of Eligibility to work in the United States and sign loyalty oath per government codes .
• Meeting eligibility requirements under CalPERS or CalSTRS if you are a current or former member.
• Board of Trustees approval.

To be considered you must apply online at Jobs at COC. A cover letter is suggested to provide additional information about yourself and why you should be considered for a temporary position. You may also upload additional documents such as a resume or recommendation letters. It is important that you choose ALL the skill choices that describe your abilities and answer the supplemental questions in detail during the online process.

We suggest you prepare and save your answers to the following questions in a Word document prior to applying.

• Please list your availability for the current calendar year (days, hours, etc.)
• What do you think is most important about working in an educational environment?
• Please describe your experience working with MS Office Suite software (Word/Excel/Outlook/Access/PowerPoint). Describe examples of how you have used each of them in the workplace.
• What does integrity mean to you?
• What top five (5) professional skills do you offer to an employer?
• List up to three departments you would like to work in at College of the Canyons.

It is not necessary to contact our office for a status update, as we will call you if you are being considered for a temporary position. Not all applicants will be interviewed.