Receptionist/Switchboard Operator - Substitutes (Temporary/Hourly) 2026-2027

MiraCosta College; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Part time

Job summary

MiraCosta College is looking to build a pool of substitute Receptionist/Switchboard Operators for the information desk. This on-call position involves answering questions and providing information to the public, both in person and via phone.

The pay for this role is $25.47 per hour. Candidates are expected to maintain residence within 200 miles of the workplace, ensuring efficiency in service delivery.

Qualifications

• Ability to respond to inquiries and provide information clearly and effectively.
• Strong communication skills for public interaction.

Responsibilities

• Serve as receptionist at the information desk.
• Answer questions and provide information to the public.
• Handle telephone calls and manage inquiries.

Job description

The Public Information Office (PIO) at MiraCosta College would like to build a pool of substitute Receptionist/Switchboard Operators to serve as receptionist at the information desk as needed. The assignment will be on an on‑call basis, with substitutes potentially being contacted on short notice about a shift.

The department will review applications in the pool as needed.

Applications are valid through June 30, 2027, at which time they will expire. A new posting for this pool will be posted on July 1, 2027, and those still interested will need to reapply at that time.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

MiraCosta College Board Policy 7800: Employee Residency requires all classified staff, administrators, and temporary/hourly short‑term employees to maintain and permanently reside in a principal place of residence in the state of California that is within two‑hundred (200) road miles from the employee’s regularly assigned district worksite. The purpose of the policy is to promote efficiency and continuity throughout all campus administrative functions, provide students with high quality assistance and accessibility to all academic and campus services, ensure that students receive an engaging education, and respond to emerging student needs.

The District may consider an individual request to temporarily reside outside of the State of California or outside the 200‑mile limit on a case‑by‑case basis, not to exceed twelve consecutive months.

Under the direction of the Director of Public & Governmental Relations, Marketing and Communications, serve as receptionist at the information desk in the lobby of the Administration Building, answer questions and provide information to the public both in person and in response to telephone calls.

$25.47 per hour (range 9, step 1).