MESA STEM Programs Administrative Assistant

Merced College; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Merced College is seeking an Administrative Assistant I to support the MESA program under the Director of MESA. The role emphasizes clerical duties, record-keeping, scheduling, and budget-related tasks to aid underrepresented students in STEM reach and transfer outcomes.

The position requires initiative, strong communication with students and staff, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a growing program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2 years related clerical experience or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Familiarity with budgeting and record-keeping basics.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of clerical duties related to the MESA program operations.
• Receives visitors, takes calls, and provides information.
• Composes correspondence with general direction and review.
• Types various materials and takes minutes of meetings.
• Schedules meetings and coordinates program communications.
• Maintains filing systems and budget records.

Skills

Typing 50 wpm

Budgeting basics

Record-keeping

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED with 2 years experience

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

MS Office

Email management

Web page maintenance

Office equipment operation

Job description

Merced College is seeking an Administrative Assistant I to support the MESA program under the Director of MESA. The role emphasizes clerical duties, record-keeping, scheduling, and budget-related tasks to aid underrepresented students in STEM reach and transfer outcomes.

The position requires initiative, strong communication with students and staff, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a growing program.