Project Specialist - (Curriculum)

El Camino College; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

El Camino College in Torrance, California seeks a paraprofessional-level analyst to perform complex research, statistical reporting, and data organization for district and government reporting. Under supervision, you will support curricular updates and the Common Course Numbering Project, handling data integrity and documentation.

This full-time, twelve-month position offers a structured work week with 40 hours, competitive benefits, and opportunities to contribute to policy development and

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Two years college level training in accounting or related field and three years increasingly responsible fiscal, statistical and clerical office experience.
• Proficiency in research, reporting and statistics for district or governmental use.
• Ability to design, revise policies, procedures, forms and manuals as directed.

Responsibilities

• Perform and conduct research, reporting and statistical functions at paraprofessional level.
• Organize, evaluate and compile data for governmental agencies.
• Design, develop and revise policies, administrative procedures, forms and manuals.
• Audit, compile and maintain documentation for district fiscal/program matters.
• Prepare federal and state reports as assigned and assist with computer applications.
• Coordinate and assist with various projects and data preparations for statistical reports.
• Exercise independent judgment regarding data reliability for reports and analyses.
• Assist with clerical and secretarial functions.

Skills

Research methods

Advanced reporting

Statistical records

Oral & written communication

Education

Two years college in accounting or related field and three years fiscal/statistical/clerical experience

Job description

BASIC FUNCTION

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety ofcomplex, specialized assignments requiring a high degree oftechnical knowledge, skill and independent judgment. Assist withcurricular changes and system updates associated with the CommonCourse Numbering Project.

*This position is contingent upon available categoricalfunding*

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Perform and conduct a variety of research, reporting and statistical functions.
• Organize, evaluate and compile data for various governmental agencies.
• Design, develop and revise policies, administrative procedures, forms and manuals as directed.
• Audit, compile and maintain documentation for District fiscal/program related matters.
• Maintain and update a variety of fiscal/program related recordsPrepare federal and State reports as assigned.
• Assist in the design and maintenance of computer applications.
• Coordinate and assist with a variety of projects.
• Organize data for statistical computations as necessary in producing statistical reports.
• Exercise independent judgment regarding reliability and consistency of data gathered for reports, analysis and evaluations.
• Assist and cooperate with assignments from other divisions as necessary.
• Assist with various office clerical and secretarial functions.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Any combination equivalent to: two years college level training inaccounting or related field and three years increasinglyresponsible fiscal, statistical and clerical officeexperience.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• College level training in business.
• Perform and conduct a variety of research, reporting and statistical functions related to curriculum.
• Coordinate and assist with a variety of projects related to curriculum.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge/Areas of Expertise:

• Research methods and techniques.
• Advanced report writing methods and techniques.
• Statistical record-keeping, report writing, structure andformats.
• Modern electronic office equipment such as computers, wordprocessors and calculators.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation andvocabulary.
• Laws, rules, regulations involved in assigned activities.

Abilities/Skills :

• Perform and conduct a variety of research, reporting and statistical functions at a paraprofessional level.
• Organize, evaluate and compile data for various governmentalagencies.
• Design, develop and revise policies, administrative procedures,forms and manuals.
• Audit, compile and maintain documentation for Districtfiscal/program related matters and maintain a variety of fiscalrelated records.
• Operate on-line terminal, PC and other modern officeequipment.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective workingrelationships with others.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Plan and organize work.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course ofaction.
• Understand and work within scope of authority.
• Learn department and program objectives and goals.
• Exercise tact and discretion when interacting with others.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Extensive computer work.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a keyboard.
• Exchange information in person and on the telephone
• Sit for extended periods of time.
• High volume telephone usage.

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

SALARY

Starting salary is $5,872 per month.

Generally, newemployees start at the first step on the salary schedule. Advancedsalary placement may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Salaryincreases are granted on the first day of the month following eachyear of service, until Step F is reached ($7,537 monthly).

Employees contribute 8% of their earnings toward the PublicEmployees Retirement System (PERS).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a full-time, twelve-month position subject to aprobationary period. The standard work week is 40 hours ofscheduled duty per week of not more than five consecutive workdays.Schedule may vary to include hours outside of the normal workschedule and weekends depending on operational need.

Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification ofall information provided on the employment application,credential(s), and transcripts. Candidates selected for employmentmust agree to be fingerprinted, submit Certificate of Completion ofthe Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and/or Examination, provide proofof eligibility for employment in the United States, and present avalid Social Security card upon hire.

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS

Applicants with disabilities requiring special accommodations mustcontact the ADA Compliance Officer at least five (5) working daysprior to the final filing date: ADA Job Applicant Accommodation Request (maxient.com)

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance

The College provides a diversified insured benefit program for allfull-time employees, including medical, dental, vision and lifeinsurance. Dependent medical, dental, and vision insurance isavailable, toward which both the College and the employeecontribute.

Sick Leave and Disability

Paid sick leave is granted equal to one day for each month ofservice. Sick leave days may be accumulated indefinitely.

Retirement

Full-time employees contribute a percentage of their regular salarythe Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and Social Security.Previous employment performed in a different public retirementsystem may allow eligibility to continue in the same retirementsystem .

Summer Work Hours

During the summer, employees work eight 32-hour work weeks withfull pay.

JEANNE CLERY CAMPUS SAFETY ACT

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, El Camino College has published an Annual Security Report and all required statistical data. This publication includes Clery crime statisticsfor the previous three years relevant to El Camino College classesand activities, in addition to institutional policies concerningcampus safety and security. The information is also available inprinted form in the lobby of the Police Department and in selectlocations on campus. Upon request, the Campus Police Department canprovide paper copies of this publication. Contact them at310-660-3100.

EL CAMINO COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The El Camino Community College District is committed to providingan educational and employment environment in which no person issubjected to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceivedrace, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over40), disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (includingpregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity,gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, maritalstatus, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on anyother basis as required by state and federal law.