Administrative Assistant – Budget & Programs

Kern Community College District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Kern Community College District is seeking an Administrative Assistant at Bakersfield College -- Panorama Campus. The position supports an assigned program, participating in budget preparation and administration while handling a wide range of office duties and confidential records.

The role requires an associate degree and four years of secretarial experience, with strong communication, organization, and computer skills. Apply in a timely manner according to district guidelines.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required with four years of increasingly responsible secretarial experience.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply rules, regulations and procedures.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to an assigned program and assist in budget preparation and administration.
• Answer phones, screen callers, route mail, and coordinate with departments and the public.
• Prepare budget summaries and monitor expenditures across accounts.
• Maintain calendars, handle travel requests, and organize filing systems.
• Compose and edit correspondence; prepare annual, quarterly, or administrative reports.
• Research and summarize data for special projects and programs.

Skills

Administrative support

Budgeting

Office equipment

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

Kern Community College District is seeking an Administrative Assistant at Bakersfield College -- Panorama Campus. The position supports an assigned program, participating in budget preparation and administration while handling a wide range of office duties and confidential records.

The role requires an associate degree and four years of secretarial experience, with strong communication, organization, and computer skills. Apply in a timely manner according to district guidelines.