Office Assistant

Office Assistant

Salary: $4,182.00 – $5,293.00 Monthly

Job Type: Classified Full
Time

Job Number: 20260806

Closing: 8/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Merced College,
CA

Department:

We’re seeking an Office Assistant to support our team with essential clerical and
administrative tasks. The right candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask effectively. If you excel in a
fast-paced office environment and are proactive about finding ways to streamline processes, we encourage you to apply and be part of our
dynamic team!

As you consider this opportunity, know that Merced College is more than a community college – we are a
catalyst for transformation, redefining higher education and setting new standards for excellence. Serving nearly 20,000 students each year,
we are proud to be a leading center of learning and opportunity in California’s Central Valley.

Founded in 1962, Merced College
blends a strong tradition of academic excellence with forward-thinking innovation to create an inclusive and engaging environment for
students and employees alike. Committed to the well-being, growth, and professional success of our team, we foster collaboration and a
supportive culture where every employee is empowered to make a difference. Located in the heart of California’s Central Valley, the City of
Merced offers a welcoming community of more than 90,000 residents, with easy access to the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Yosemite National
Park.
If you are passionate about innovation, equity, and student success, we invite you to join the Merced College
team.

Merced College Mission

At Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their
success. We transform lives through education and workforce development.

Merced College
Vision

Enriching our community through educational experiences and support
services:

• Degree/Certificate Programs
• Transfer
• Career Technical Education
• Workforce
  Training
• Lifelong Learning
• Basic Skills
• Community Engagement

Merced College promotes student success
through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness, all with a focus on student
achievement.

Salary Schedule:

• Range 18
• 40 hours/week12
  months/year

General Description:

Under direction, performs varied
secretarial and clerical duties; supervises specific functions or has responsibility for performing a segment of the technical/clerical
functions, and does related work as required.

Examples of Duties

Representative
Duties:

• Performs a wide variety of clerical and secretarial duties involving the use of considerable independent
  judgment and an understanding of departmental functions and procedures
• Develops working knowledge of special terminology related to
  the function to which assigned
• Receives visitors and gives out information or refers callers to proper officials
• Types a
  variety of materials and initiates and answers routine letters independently
• Assists in the preparation of program
  activities
• Assists in the monitoring of college procedures
• Arranges meetings which involve contact with other
  departments
• Makes travel and hotel reservations
• Installs and revises filing systems and other clerical
  procedures
• Receives a variety of information which may be of a confidential nature
• Orders supplies
• Maintains budget
  records and files, prepares information needed for budget development
• Operates varied office equipment; requests for any equipment
  repair
• Assists in the implementation of program activities and objectives to meet targeted program goals.
• Coordinates with
  other areas in developing calendars of activities
• Assists with program data and reports
• Assists with program
  presentations
• Other related duties as assigned

Knowledge of:

• Modern office methods and
  procedures
• Principles of business letters and report writing

Ability to:

• Plan, train and
  supervise the work of others
• Read, understand, learn and apply pertinent procedures and requirements
• Perform assigned
  technical/clerical procedures
• Type at 50 words per minute
• Work with the public and other district employees in an effective,
  tactful, and diplomatic manner
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and
  anti-racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment. In conducting their
  duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues.

Typical
Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• High school
  diploma
  

  OR

• GED AND two (2) years applicable experience
  

  OR

• The equivalent
  education and experience
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender
  identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

PHYSICAL DEMAND AND WORKING
ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
job functions.

Environment:

Work is performed primarily in an office environment with some travel to
different sites; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.

Physical Ability
to:

• Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations
• Hear and understand speech at
  normal levels
• Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation
• Read printed matter and computer
  screens
• Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
• Bend and twist, stoop, kneel, crawl, push, pull
• Lift, carry,
  push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight
• Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine
  coordination including use of a computer keyboard
• Reach in all directions

Vision:

• See in the
  normal visual range with or without correction.
• Hearing
• Hear in the normal audio range with or
  without correction.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply:

1. Submit a complete
   application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at https:
   //www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mccd/transferjobs

Required Documentation:

1. Letter of interest
   addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)
2. Resume
3. List of three professional references (no reference
   letters permitted)
4. If applicable, legible unofficial college transcripts; transcripts must
   include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree; official copies are not required unless applicant is
   hired
5. If applicable, foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed
   by an approved organization.

Only the
required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your
application profile.

Interview Information:

Applicants deemed highly qualified for the
position will be invited to participate in onsite oral interviews conducted by a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be
selected to move forward to the interview stage.

Interviews are tentatively scheduled for August 24,
2026

Employee Benefits:

Health benefits for the employee and all their eligible
dependents cost employee’s only $12 per month and provide access to PPO medical coverage, PPO dental coverage, VSP Vision coverage, and
more! Please visit our Merced College Benefits website for more details about our incredible employee benefits. In
addition, sick leave and retirement benefits are also provided.

Condition of Employment:

The
selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance
with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States.
All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of
the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to
participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources
Office.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mccd/jobs/5438229/office-assistant
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