TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT POOL

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College Information

Peralta/College Information

College of Alameda

College of Alameda's mission is to meet the educational needs of its multicultural and diverse community by providing excellent comprehensive and flexible programs including basic skills, transfer, and occupational, which will enable each student to achieve his/her own unique goals.

The College is California's only island-based community college and it offers both park-like tranquility and easy access to urban resources. Having served almost half a million day, evening and weekend students since its 1970 founding, College of Alameda enjoys a well-deserved reputation for excellence in its academic, vocational, and student support programs. The College of Alameda is proud of its strong ties to the City of Alameda and is recognized for its strong partnerships with the local business community.

Laney College

Laney College, in the heart of vibrant, multicultural downtown Oakland, features the cosmopolitan atmosphere and human energy of a big-city university. Laney is adjacent to the Oakland Museum of California, blocks from historic Chinatown and a pleasant stroll from Lake Merritt.

Since 1948, Laney has provided educational opportunities to students throughout the East Bay and beyond. Serving approximately 14,000 students each semester, Laney reflects the incredible diversity of the community that surrounds it and provides opportunities to traditionally underserved populations. Dozens of languages are spoken on Laney's campus each day.

The school boasts a proven track record of success with exceptional educational programs. The college was given full accreditation by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) in summer 2009 - a distinction awarded to only five community colleges out of the 27 reviewed that year. In addition, Laney ranks among the top community colleges in California in transferring students to U.C. Berkeley.

Merritt College

Merritt College is a public, comprehensive, two-year college, maintained by the Peralta Community College District in Alameda County. With a comprehensive day and evening program of transfer, technical, occupational and basic skills education, the College is committed to meeting the educational needs of the diverse student population it serves.

Located on a 125-acre site in the hills of East Oakland, Merritt College combines modern, spacious facilities with a spectacular view of the entire Bay Area. An integral part of a large, busy urban community, the location provides a sense of tranquility and peace.

Berkeley City College

Berkeley City College is just blocks from the University of California - Berkeley. The energetic new urban campus stands on the cutting edge of community college education. University preparation and occupational training classes form the core of the Berkeley City College curriculum, which also features model programs in fields as diverse as American Sign Language, Biotechnology, and Multimedia.

The new campus is located in downtown Berkeley, and houses state-of-the-art facilities assuring that the college meets the educational needs of students and the community. With the opening of the new facility, Berkeley City College is significantly expanding educational programs at the college and increasing student enrollment and community participation in college activities.

District Office

The Peralta Community College District is a two-year college system, dedicated to providing comprehensive educational and community services to the communities it serves, including the cities of Albany, Alameda, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland and Piedmont California. The District enrolls over 25,000 students in a broad range of transfer and occupational curricula. The colleges in the District include College of Alameda, Laney College, Merritt College and Berkeley City College, which operate under the governance of a seven- member Board of Trustees and are administered by a Chancellor/Superintendent.

Position Information

Job Title TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT POOL (Non-Teaching) Time Base Up to 40 hrs/week as needed Compensation Varies with position and salary schedule. Position Type Classified Department Human Resources-Personnel (135) City State Job Description Summary

Full-time and part-time temporary clerical support positions available. Length of assignments will vary and are on an as needed basis. Daily work hours are variable typically between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Duties & Responsibilities

The nature of the duties vary depending on position/job title.Here is a partial list of some of the temporary positions that become available from time to time:

* Admissions & Records Clerk
* Admissions & Records Technician
* Cashier
* Child Care Assistant
* Child Care Specialist
* Clerical Assistant
* Cook
* Custodian
* Financial Aid & Placement Assistant
* Financial Aid Specialist
* Instructional Assistant
* Interpreter for Hearing Impaired
* Lifeguard
* Senior Clerical Assistant

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications vary depending on position/job title.

Desirable Qualifications

Previous clerical experience in an office setting

Experience with electronic calendars/scheduling

Effective written and interpersonal communication skills

Proficient computer and basic software skills (Microsoft Word and Excel)

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Environmental Demands

* occasional work performed alone
* constant work around and with people

Other Requirements

* occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and climbing stairs
* occasional lifting and carrying up to 15 lbs.
* occasional pushing and pulling up to 20 lbs.
* occasional twisting of body
* occasional use of manual dexterity
* occasional use of tactile acuity
* occasional use of visual acuity from a distance, with depth, and for color
* frequent work at a rapid pace
* frequent reaching, high, low, and level
* frequent audio acuity at all ranges, including speech
* frequent visual acuity for reading
* constant sitting
* constant use of clear oral communication
* flexibility or ability to respond to multiple demands

Tools & Equipment Used

* computer
* standard office machines and equipment
* equipment that my be specific to an assigned discipline/functional area

Application Deadline Date Ongoing Open Date First Review Date Special Instructions to Applicants

Benefits Information

Benefits Information

Benefits Information

Part-time, temporary, non-academic employees are enrolled in a deferred compensation plan known as APPLE (Accumulation Program for Part-time and Limited-service Employees). Employees must make a 3.75% contribution each pay period, which is matched by a 3.75% contribution by the District.

Mission Statement

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

* List of References
* Other Document
* Resume
* Cover Letter
* Transcripts
* Training/Certification Document

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* * How did you find out about the position?
* Asian Week
* California Community College Chancellor's Office website
* Career Builder
* Chronicle of Higher Education website
* Chronicle of Higher Education newspaper
* Community College Times
* Craigslist
* Diverse Issues in Higher Education
* Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education
* Job Fair, Conference or Workshop
* Local Newspaper (Oakland Tribune, SF Chronicle, ect)
* Peralta Jobs Website
* Walk-In (PCCD Office of Human Resources)
* Women in Higher Education
* Word of Mouth
* 24-Hour Job Line
* Other


* If you chose "Other" as your answer for the above quesiton, please provide details

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