Administrative Assistant I

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS Retirement

19 paid holidays per year

Starting vacation 10 days/year

Sick leave 12 days/year

Medical insurance for employee and dep

Dental insurance for employee and dep

Vision insurance for employee and dep

Job summary

Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District is seeking an Administrative Assistant I for part-time, approx. 18 hours/week in San Diego County. The role supports a program or division with a variety of secretarial and administrative tasks under supervision.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and at least one year of clerical experience or related training. Fingerprint clearance and U.S. work eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• One year of responsible clerical experience or formal training.
• Fingerprint clearance required and eligibility to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of secretarial and administrative duties.
• Support a program or functional area as assigned.
• Assist with general office tasks and front-desk duties as needed.

Skills

Clerical experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Administrative Assistant I

Salary: $21.29 - $26.62 Hourly

Job Type: Part-Time

Job Number: 26-047

Closing: 9/8/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Throughout Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District, CA

Division: District Wide

Overview & Highlights

The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District is seeking a qualified individual as an Administrative Assistant I. The Incumbent under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of responsible secretarial and administrative assistant duties in support of a program or functional area. If this describes you, we encourage you to apply for the opportunity to join the innovative and talented GCCCD team and become a part of this dedicated team in beautiful San Diego County!

*** This recruitment will establish an eligibility list valid for 6 months and will be used to fill current and future vacancies throughout the District. ***

About the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District

As the largest institution of higher education in East County, the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District has enhanced the quality of life in East County for over 65 years by providing topnotch, affordable education and workforce training. Our institutions offer a variety of convenient online and in-person classes, along with competitive degree and certificate programs. The District, which includes Grossmont College and Cuyamaca College, serves nearly 30,000 students annually, and awards over 6,000 degrees and certificates each year. The colleges are consistently ranked as top transfer institutions to SDSU, and lead the way in developing educational programs, classes, and services that meet the diverse needs of East County's student population.

We Offer Great Benefits

• Retirement - CalPERS
• Holidays - 19 paid holidays per year
• Vacation - Starting at 10 days per year for 12 month employees, increasing with length of service
• Sick Leave - 12 paid sick days per year (for 12 working months)
• Fully Paid Medical (for employee and dependents)
• Prescription Insurance (for employee and dependents)
• Fully Paid Dental Insurance (for employee and dependents)
• Fully Paid Vision Insurance (for employee and dependents)
• And more... (please see Benefits tab above)

Benefit information listed in this recruitment is, to the best of knowledge, accurate. For the most up-to-date and detailed Benefit information, please visit our website at: https://www.gcccd.edu/human-resources/benefits/index.php

All About the Job

At-a-Glance Position Information

Type of position: Part-Time, approximately 18 hours per week for 10 months.

Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Current Vacancy: Grossmont College

Salary: Range CL-26

$21.29 - $26.62 Hourly

$3,690 - $4,614 Monthly (based on 40 hours per week)

Initial Salary Placement: New employees start at Step A ($21.29 per hour) or B ($22.51 per hour) on the salary schedule.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Experience

One year responsible clerical experience or formal training/education.

Supplemental Information

Candidate Communication

The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District communicates information regarding the hiring process via email. It is your responsibility, as the candidate, to provide the correct contact information by which to be notified. Please be aware that the District is not responsible for messages blocked by your email service. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can add the domain @gcccd.edu, [e-mail] and [e-mail] to your safe senders list. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.

Disability Accommodations

Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who require accommodations for completing the application and/or assessment process should notify the Personnel Commission within two days of the closing date by emailing [e-mail]. Accommodations provided during the assessment process will end up on the establishment of the eligibility list. Accommodations required for selection interviews must be requested at the time of scheduling the selection interview.

Employment Requirements

• Offers of employment are contingent upon successful fingerprint clearance. A processing fee plus Live Scan fee will be required.
• Under Federal Law, employers are required to verify that all new employees are eligible for employment in the United States. Prior to appointment to a position, you must present acceptable proof of your identity and authorization to work in the United States.

Questions?

Please email [e-mail] if you have questions regarding this opportunity.

Equity Statement

The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants for employment, as well as District employees, shall have full and equal access to employment opportunities.

Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

The district encourages candidates who are equity-minded to apply. Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District is a minority-serving, Hispanic-serving institution. We actively seek to attract candidates from minority groups that value equity, diversity, and inclusion. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are built into the culture at Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District and are an essential component of the work that we do. Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District is committed to racial and socioeconomic diversity as it is a reflection of our student population and we strive to hire candidates that share this commitment.

Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX employer.

For more information, please contact:

Human Resources

Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District

8800 Grossmont College Drive

El Cajon, CA 92020