Admissions & Records Technician I

Admissions & Records Technician I

Salary

$51,852.00 - $72,900.00 Annually

Location

One College Drive, Blythe, CA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

448

Department

Admissions & Records

Opening Date

11/05/2026

Closing Date

11/19/2026 4:30 PM Pacific

Description

ABOUT THE COLLEGE

Palo Verde College is a publicly supported 2-year college located in the beautiful Southeastern California desert. Yearly enrollment is approximately 7,000 students (full and part-time).

Palo Verde Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing an educational environment which affirms and supports diversity in its faculty, staff, and administration, and promoting an environment of inclusion. At Palo Verde College, we value every team member's contribution in achieving the mission of providing excellent educational programs and services that contribute to the success of our students and the vitality of the community we serve. We are looking for individuals who enjoy working collaboratively in an environment of diversity, culture, thinking, and learning.

Palo Verde College is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and proudly offers many programs to serve and support our diverse student body. College faculty are expected to be willing to utilize different learning and teaching methods appropriate to the students they serve. Palo Verde College expands access to higher education and learning opportunities by providing education via in person, online, correspondence education, hybrid classes, and interactive television (ITV) modalities. Further information on the Colleges distance education programs can be found in the College Catalog. In addition, Palo Verde College is committed to serving students who have been impacted by the criminal justice system through education. Resources for teaching classes for incarcerated or formerly incarcerated students are available through the Rising Scholar Network.

LOCATION

Palo Verde College is located in the City of Blythe at one of the busiest entrance points to California. The college is located in a desert oasis adjacent to the beautiful Colorado River and the Palo Verde Valley. Blythe, and the fertile Palo Verde Valley, is primarily a farming and ranching area. Boating, fishing and hunting attract many tourists. The Palo Verde Valley is centrally located between Phoenix and Los Angeles, Las Vegas and the Mexican border. The valley's great climate, with more than 350 days of sunshine and mild winters, attracts thousands of winter visitors every year.

NATURE OF THE POSITION

Under the direction of the Director of Admissions & Records, the Admissions and Records Technician I performs computer data entry functions and diverse record keeping and verification tasks necessary for the maintenance and processing of student records as required for the reporting of student registration, achievement, and attendance information.

Examples of Duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs departmental operations, including processing a variety of documents, updating student records, and registering students.

2. Perform computer data entry and/or retrieval of all academic records, including admissions applications, enrollments, drop/adds, withdrawals, and other related personal student information.

3. Assist the Director in the verification of student residency requirements.

4. Scan and link documents in imaging system.

5. Answers questions regarding registration, admissions, and student records policies and procedures of the District.

6. Assist with preparation and distribution of grades, and student schedules.

7. Prepares, copies, collates, and distributes a variety of documents; ensures proper filing of copies in departmental or central files.

8. Assists students with registration process, including online accounts and applications and late adds and reinstatements.

9. Assist with data entry of MIS data to comply with state reporting requirements.

10. Assist the Director with probation/dismissal processes.

11. Assist the Director with graduation processes.

12. Respond to telephone inquiries regarding records.

13. Assist in processing transcript requests, certification of attendance requests, and directory requests.

14. Monitor supply stock; reorder and/or copy admissions applications and various admission forms as needed.

15. Perform general typing and filing.

16. Learns and applies emerging technologies and, as necessary, to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner

17. Perform other work-related duties, as assigned.

Educational/Experience Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.

2. Ability to type 40 wpm.

3. Passage of the college's clerical skills tests.

4. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

5. Ability to work under time constraints and deadlines

6. Experience in data entry, retrieval, and report preparation.

7. Physical ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Associate of Arts degree with Business/Computer emphasis.

2. Prior experience at an institution of higher education.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. The physical demands and work environment are typical of an administrative job in an office environment.

2. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

CLASSIFICATION/SALARY

1. This is a 12-month full time classified position. May include evening and weekend duty.

2. Row 5 on the Classified salary schedule.

3. The college offers an attractive package of fringe benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision and life insurance as accorded per CSEA agreement.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Our employment online application process is designed to assist the search committee in evaluating whether or not you possess the required knowledge and skills for the position for which you are applying. Job-related information from all applicants will be evaluated to identify those best qualified. Only the best-qualified applicants will be selected for testing and further consideration. Therefore, the online application must be completed to allow a comprehensive review and evaluation. Failure to complete the online application (and supplemental material, when required) will constitute failure to comply with the selection process and the application will be rejected.

• To guarantee consideration, a completed application and any other required material listed, must be submitted with the online application by the published closing date.
• Applications are only accepted for positions currently open for recruitment.
• Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee you an interview.
• Current employees who are applying for a position should be aware that material from their personnel files will not be included as part of the application packet, and they should provide information on past and present employment in the same degree of detail as any other candidate.
• Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit a separate application and required materials for each position.
• Legible photocopies of documents will only be accepted.
• Travel costs related to the interview process will be borne solely by the candidate.
• Please read the job announcement/description carefully to ensure your background and education meet the requirements of the position
• The selection process may also include practical exercise (i.e., training demonstration and/or other written, technical manipulative, or simulation exercises), or skilled testing to evaluate candidates' qualifications.
• Applicants with foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an Accredited United States Institution, please see the approved organizations listed in the following link: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/docs/default-source/leaflets/cl635.pdf?sfvrsn=bb4f6e6a_6 or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services link: https://www.naces.org/

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Cover Letter

Resume

Diversity Statement

Copies of Transcripts (Must show all work completed and the conferral date of the degree. If hired original transcripts must be submitted)

Six References (3 Professional and 3 Personal)

Professional Licenses (If applicable)

Recommended: Typing Certificate

Employer Palo Verde Community College District

Address One College Drive

Blythe, California, 92225

Phone 760-921-5539

Website http://www.paloverde.edu