Administrative Technician - Transfer Center/Student Services - Modesto Junior College

Yosemite Community College District; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health options for employee and depend

District-paid vision care and dental

Life insurance and income protection

Job summary

Yosemite Community College District, Modesto Junior College, is seeking an Administrative Technician for the Transfer Center/Student Services in Modesto, CA. The role provides technical office support, assists with budgets, and coordinates program activities.

Responsibilities include data management, outreach support, and collaboration with faculty, staff, and the public. The position requires a High School Diploma and two years of clerical/technical office experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of technical administrative operations, procedures and processes.
• Ability to perform budget/fiscal material and office management tasks.
• Standard office methods, forms and equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform technical administrative support for the assigned unit.
• Assist in technical administrative activities related to programs and events; advise groups on procedures; support publicity and preparatory activities.
• Serve as a technical resource and explain policies to staff and the public; participate in outreach and activities.
• Perform technical data research, run queries, tabulate data, and prepare routine reports.
• Enter, maintain, track, evaluate and present data in systems, both manual and automated.
• Assist with preparing budgets; process invoices and purchase requisitions for payment.
• Establish and maintain technical file and record systems.
• Respond to inquiries and prepare information for administrative review; update newsletters, webpages as needed.
• Attend meetings and participate in committees; perform other related duties.

Skills

Technical administrative operations

Budget/fiscal administration

Office software

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Title:

Administrative Technician - Transfer Center/Student Services - Modesto Junior College

Site:

Modesto Junior College

Salary Range / Other:

$4,150 to $5,295 per month- Range 24 (2025-2026 Classified Salary Schedule) Appointments are hired at the first step of the range. The second step is paid after the first year of satisfactory service with subsequent steps annually thereafter to a maximum sixth step. Workplace: Modesto, CA; Modesto Junior College 40 hours per week, 12 months per year Monday through Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm (Some evening and weekend hours may be required)

Benefits :

The District currently pays for a health options for the employee and dependents. Employees may elect to pay a premium for a higher health option. Vision care and dental insurance premiums for the employee and dependents is District paid. Income protection and life insurance premiums for the employee are also District paid. The estimated cost of District provided benefits (health, dental, vision, and life) is $24,408 annually.

Job Description:

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, performs technical office administrative support work; performs technical duties in their assigned department; may provide secretarial support for the assigned operational unit; may assist higher-level administrative staff with the more complex projects and assignments.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the first technical level class in the administrative support series within the Yosemite Community College District (YCCD). Incumbents perform technical duties in support of department administrative and operational activities. Incumbents utilize technical knowledge of specialized subject areas to make decisions and complete assignments. Positions at this level may be assigned to various divisions or work units within YCCD Work may be performed independently or as part of an administrative support team.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Incumbents in this class work under general supervision, working alone on routine or regular work assignments and checking with a supervisor on non-routine assignments or when in doubt as to the correct procedures to follow. An incumbent in this class does not directly lead or supervise other full‑time employees, but may assign, direct and/or monitor the work of student employees on a project or assignment basis.

Minimum Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The knowledge and ability requirements are representative of essential duties. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Knowledge of:

• Technical administrative operations, procedures and processes.
• Laws, codes and requirements governing operations of department to which assigned.
• Principles and practices of organization and administration, budget preparation and fiscal record keeping, supervision and training, and personnel administration.
• Standard office methods, forms, and equipment.

Ability to:

• Understand and apply laws, regulations, policies and requirements.
• Perform technical administrative activities related to budget/fiscal matters, personnel, purchasing and office management.
• Prepare and maintain accurate data and narrative information.
• Initiate and complete work assignments with limited supervision, exercising sound independent judgment within policy guidelines.
• Recognize administrative problems and initiate effective solutions.
• Operate computer hardware and software applications.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records, reports and program documentation.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education, experience and/or training that would likely provide the above‑required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. Typical background patterns that would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities are:

• Education: Possession of a High School Diploma.
• Experience: Two years of clerical and/or technical office administrative experience.

Special Requirements:

• None

Example of Duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Coordinates and performs technical administrative support work of office operations within an assigned work unit.
• Assists in technical administrative activities pertaining to various programs and events; advises groups regarding proper procedures and administrative requirements; helps with publicity and other preparatory activities; monitors programs for compliance with established requirements.
• Serves as a technical resource to others regarding areas of specialty; explains and interprets policies, regulations and operational procedures to persons contacting the office such as faculty, students, staff and the general public; participates in outreach programs and activities.
• Performs technical research on internal and external data, methods, mechanisms and processes; develops and runs computerized queries; tabulates and summarizes data; identifies trends and concerns; prepares routine summary reports.
• Enter, maintain, track, evaluate and present technical data maintained in manual and/or automated systems.
• Assist with preparing and maintaining budgets for assigned functions. Prepares quotes, bids and purchase requisitions; receives and processes invoices and forwards for payment.
• Establishes and maintains technical file and record systems.
• Responds to various inquiries and correspondence; prepares information and data requested for administrative review; may develop and prepare newsletters, visual presentations, flyers, and graphic materials; may update web pages.
• Attends meetings; may participate on committees and/or task forces.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Licenses and Certificates:

• Depending upon assignment, possession of a valid license to drive in California may be required.

Physical and Mental Standards:

• Mobility: ability to sit for long periods, move about an office, stand occasionally, reach above and below desk level.
• Dexterity: fine manipulation sufficient to operate a computer keyboard, handle individual papers, write and take notes.
• Lifting: frequent lifting of papers, files, equipment and material weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Visual Requirements: close vision sufficient to read files, documents, and computer screens and do close‑up work; ability to adjust focus frequently.
• Hearing/Talking: ability to hear normal speech, speak and hear on the telephone, and speak in person.
• Emotional/Psychological Factors: ability to make decisions and concentrate; frequent contact with others including some public contact; frequent deadlines and time‑limited assignments.

*Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is generally performed in a standard office environment.

Additional Applicant Information:

Applications are accepted online only at:

https://www.yosemite.edu/recruitment/employmentopportunities/
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Classified:
This is a classified bargaining unit position.

SELECTION PROCEDURES

• YCCD Administrative online application, including contact information for at least three professional references.
• Resume
• Personal letter of interest

Applications will be reviewed by a screening committee which will select candidates to be interviewed. Those applicants selected for personal interview will be notified by email or phone. In accordance with Board policy official offers of employment will be made only by the Chancellor or Vice Chancellor/Human Resources, YCCD. Final appointment is subject to confirmation by the Board of Trustees. Federal law requires the District employ only US citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. Written verification of employment eligibility is required.

BACKGROUND CHECK: A background investigation of new employees is required, including reference checks and a state criminal history report. Employment will not begin until the history check has been cleared by Human Resources. The cost for the criminal history report will be the responsibility of the successful candidate.

The District may hire more than one applicant from this applicant pool. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

The Yosemite Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of Yosemite Community College District (Modesto Junior College and Columbia College) not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability in its educational programs and its employment practices. YCCD BP 3410 Nondiscrimination can be found at: https://www.yosemite.edu/trustees/board_policy/3410%20Nondiscrimination.pdf

Title IX Sexual Harassment regulations define Title IX Sexual Harassment to include four terms as defined in the Clery Act and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA): Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, and Stalking.

In accordance with 34 C.F.R. section 100.6(d), 104.8, and 106.9; and 28 C.F.R. section 35.106, the following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504/Title II policies:

District Title IX/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Yosemite Community College District
2201 Blue Gum Ave., Modesto, CA 95358

Open Date:

08/13/2026

Close Date:

09/10/2026

Open Until Filled:

No