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Administrative/Clerical Support Temp Pool

MiraCosta College

Oceanside, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$25.47–$34.99 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accreditation Standards, Administrative Skills, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Diversity, Driver's License, English Language, High School Diploma, Interpersonal Skills, Material Moving, Mathematics, Meeting Minutes, Military, Plan Meetings, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Record Keeping, Reporting Skills, Staff Policies, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Typing, University/School Policies, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Oceanside, CA
POSTED
1 day ago
Posting Details

Before applying, be sure to read the "Application Procedure" section below.

Posting Summary

Job Title
Administrative/Clerical Support Temp Pool 2026-2027

Type of Assignment
Classified/Staff

Assignment Category
Temporary Assignment

Position Details

MiraCosta College is accepting applications to create a pool for temporary clerical/secretarial short-term assignments. Availability of assignments is dependent on the needs of individual departments. Work schedule would be determined by the hiring department and may include morning, afternoon, and/or evening hours at any of the MiraCosta College sites (Oceanside Campus, San Elijo Campus in Cardiff, Community Learning Center in Oceanside, Technology Career Institute in Carlsbad). The department director or designees will review applications throughout the school year as vacancies become available.

Applications are valid through June 30, 2027, at which time they will expire. A new posting for this pool will be posted on July 1, 2027, and those still interested will need to reapply at that time.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:

MiraCosta College Board Policy 7800: Employee Residency requires all classified staff, administrators, and temporary/hourly short-term employees to maintain and permanently reside in a principal place of residence in the state of California that is within two-hundred (200) road miles from the employee's regularly assigned district worksite. The purpose of the policy is to promote efficiency and continuity throughout all campus administrative functions, provide students with high quality assistance and accessibility to all academic and campus services, ensure that students receive an engaging education, and respond to emerging student needs.

The District may consider an individual request to temporarily reside outside of the State of California or outside the 200-mile limit on a case-by-case basis, not to exceed twelve consecutive months.

Location City
Oceanside, Cardiff, and/or Carlsbad

Location State
California

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA)

MiraCosta College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing an educational environment that affirms and supports diversity in its faculty, staff, and administration, and promoting an environment of inclusion. The college's commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility is expressed in board policy 3400 found on the MiraCosta College Board of Trustees webpage: .

MiraCosta College is committed to creating a racially just campus climate. Individuals and their diverse cultures and identities are welcomed, nurtured, and validated. MiraCosta College takes institutional responsibility for closing the equity gap for disproportionately impacted populations including Latinx and Chicanx communities, Black and African American communities, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities, Native American communities, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer/questioning, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) communities, veteran communities, former foster youth, adult students, and students from low socioeconomic statuses. MiraCosta will continue to serve all constituents with values rooted in equity, diversity, inclusion, and community. MiraCosta College's Mission, Vision, Commitment, and Institutional Values & Goals can be viewed at .

The college was designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in 2013. This designation reflects the great responsibility that MiraCosta has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. We are a veteran and military supportive institution and an Achieving the Dream Leader College. New associate faculty will join a campus that exhibits its dedication to all students and faculty through offering robust, culturally-responsive events, including speaker series dedicated to heritage month events through the Social Justice and Equity Center.

Salary Range
Varies depending on assignment.

Compensation

$25.47 - $34.99 per hour, based on assignment.

Benefits

Short-term, temporary employees may be eligible for Healthy Families Sick Leave, and enrollment in a retirement system.

Position Term in Months
Varies

Application Procedure

In order to be considered for this position, you must submit the following documents directly in the online system and finish applying and receive a confirmation number:

1. Application in which you list all relevant experience. (Do not write "see resumé")

IMPORTANT: BE SURE TO LIST DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT THE JOB DUTIES YOU HAVE PERFORMED. The information you provide will be used to determine the level of assignment for which you will be considered.

2. A current resumé or curriculum vitae summarizing your educational background and experience.

4. Optional - Transcripts.If a degree(s) was earned, the transcripts must state that the degree was awarded. Any degree/coursework used to satisfy the minimum qualifications must be from a postsecondary institution accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by either the U.S. Department of Education or the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation.

If your degree(s) is from a college or university outside of the United States, you must submit a detailed evaluation from a professional evaluation agency. Click here to view a list of agencies approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Transcripts or translations in English still require an evaluation to show the U.S. equivalence of your degree.

Departments will review applications and contact applicants selected for interview either by phone or by email.

Offer of employment to the person selected for this position is contingent upon 1) submission of a current tuberculosis test clearance; 2) proof of eligibility to work in the United States; 3) fingerprint clearance; and 4) approval by the Board of Trustees.

Retired STRS members are not eligible for this position.

Basic Function

Perform a wide variety of clerical/secretarial work ranging from basic to complex duties.

Distinguishing Characteristics

California Driver's License Requirement Check

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Duties will vary per assignment and may include:

  • typing;
  • filing;
  • answering phones;
  • providing customer service to internal and external customers;
  • arranging and scheduling meetings;
  • data entry;
  • maintaining and updating records, databases, and files;
  • composing and preparing a variety of documents;
  • proofreading;
  • verifying, compiling, and recording information for the preparation of reports;
  • taking and transcribing minutes.
To view the full job descriptions for the Administrative Support Assistant job series, go to

Other Duties

Knowledge of
  • computer applications
  • correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary
  • interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
  • modern office practices, procedures, and equipment
  • telephone techniques and etiquette
  • record-keeping techniques
  • basic math
Ability to
  • communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • meet schedules and timelines


Education & Experience

To be eligible for this position, you must meet and provide evidence of the following minimum qualifications:

Minimum education: graduation from high school or GED equivalent;

AND

Minimum experience: one (1) to three (3) years of related work experience depending on assignment.

NOTE: For work experience, one "year" is defined as equivalent to 40 hours per week for 12 months, or at least 2,080 hours.

Desirable Qualifications

Licenses & Other Requirements

Physical Effort

The physical efforts described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Primarily sedentary with intermittent standing, walking, bending and stooping; occasional light lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds; ability to travel to various locations on and off campus as needed to conduct district business.

Emotional Effort

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships involving interactions and communications personally, by phone and in writing with a variety of individuals and/or groups fromdiverse backgrounds on a regular, ongoing basis; ability to work effectively under pressure on a variety of tasks concurrently while meeting established deadlines and changing priorities.

Working Conditions

Primarily business office environment; subject to frequent public contact and interruption; intermittent exposure to individuals acting in a disagreeable fashion; occasional evening, weekend and/or holiday hours are required on an as-needed basis.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
S_25/26_060_P

Human Resources Contact Information
jobs@miracosta.edu or 760.795.6854

Job Close Date
06/30/2027

Open Until Filled

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