Senior Office Assistant - LRC

Senior Office Assistant - LRC

Salary

$46,956.00 - $57,195.00 Annually

Location

Santa Barbara, CA

Job Type

Classified Staff

Job Number

08.26.26 N1

Department

Learning Resource Center

Opening Date

08/26/2026

Closing Date

9/14/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Basic Functions

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform diversified and complex clerical support

duties involving independent judgment and requiring in-depth knowledge of an assigned function or

program; answer phones, provide program or function information, and greet and assist visitors.

Representative Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Perform diversified and complex clerical support duties involving independent judgment and

requiring in-depth knowledge of an assigned function or program; assist in assuring smooth and

efficient office operations, and proper and timely completion of assigned projects and activities.

Receive, greet and direct visitors; respond to inquiries and provide a variety of detailed information

to personnel, students and the public concerning program or function services, goals, objectives,

resources, time lines, activities, policies and procedures.

Compose and proofread correspondence; type letters, lists, memoranda, forms, announcements,

manuals, handouts, notices, fliers, labels, certificates, newsletters, brochures, minutes or other

materials from detailed or rough copy; process various forms, applications and paperwork.

Serve as receptionist, answering telephone calls and directing calls to appropriate personnel as

required; take and relay messages as appropriate; refer visitors and callers to other programs, services

or agencies as appropriate.

Compile information and prepare and maintain a variety of records, logs and reports related to

assigned programs, services and activities; establish and maintain filing systems; duplicate,

assemble, distribute, collect, review and verify accuracy and completeness of various documents.

Input data into an assigned computer system; establish and maintain automated records and files;

initiate queries and generate computerized reports and documents as required; review input and

output data for accuracy.

Communicate with students, personnel and outside agencies to exchange information and resolve

issues or concerns; communicate in a designated second language as assigned by the position.

Operate a variety of office equipment including a copier, fax machine, typewriter, computer and

assigned software; operate a cash register as assigned by the position.

Schedule and arrange appointments, meetings, special events and other activities as directed;

coordinate facility use as assigned; maintain office or function calendars and schedules as required.

Monitor inventory levels of office and other designated supplies as assigned; order, receive and

maintain inventory of office supplies; prepare purchase orders and invoices as required.

Perform a variety of clerical accounting duties as assigned; monitor funds for income and

expenditures; calculate, prepare and revise accounting and budgetary data; arrange for payments and

billings and collect, deposit and account for various monies and fees as required.

Open and close assigned facilities as assigned; lock and unlock doors; turn equipment on and off;

issue and collect keys as required.

Receive, sort and distribute mail as required; prepare and distribute informational packets and bulk

mailings as directed.

Attend and participate in various meetings as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES:

Perform related duties as assigned

Education and Experience

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and two years general clerical

experience involving frequent public contact.

Knowledge and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Management of District payroll operations and activities.

Practices, procedures and techniques involved in payroll preparation and processing.

District payroll policies, objectives and procedures.

Tax withholding, voluntary deductions and supplemental insurance.

Preparation, maintenance, verification and processing of payroll records and reports.

Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures relating to payroll processes.

California Public Retirement System and California State Teachers Retirement System laws,

procedures, and reporting requirements.

• The District offers a cafeteria style plan in which employees are given a district allowance and may choose from a number of medical and dental plans. Life and income protection insurances are also available.
• Vacation days (based on assigned hours) are earned and accumulated on a monthly basis.
• Sick leave is earned at the rate of one day (based on the number of assigned hours) per month, and is accumulative from year to year.
• Credit Union: The Santa Barbara Teachers Federal Credit Union offers a variety of services.
• Retirement: Employees, who work 20 or more hours per week, are covered by the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Social Security, and Medicare.
• Coastal Housing Partnership: home buying educational seminars, mortgage refinance benefits, and rental assistance programs available to full-time staff and faculty.
• Employee Assistance Program: provides confidential counseling and referral services for job-related or personal problems to employees, dependents and household members.

Eligibility for the benefits below are dependent on job classification:

• Degree differential for employees who have degrees above required minimum qualifications (upon receipt of official transcripts).
• Bilingual differential (English/Spanish)
• Holidays: 17 holidays per year.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

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Employer Santa Barbara City College

Address 721 Cliff Drive

Santa Barbara, California, 93109

Phone 805-730-5130

Website https://www.sbcc.edu/hr