Substitute Administrative Secretary III

Yuba Community College District; Yuba City (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Yuba Community College District seeks a Substitute Administrative Secretary III at Woodland Community College in Woodland, CA. The successful candidate will provide high-level secretarial support to the Vice President, manage the VP's calendar, coordinate travel for executives, prepare reports and budgets, and maintain confidential records.

Strong organization and communication skills are essential. Preferred candidates have an AA degree in business administration or related field and four years

Qualifications

• AA degree in business administration or related field with four years of progressively responsible secretarial experience.
• Experience in an educational setting preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of office procedures, confidentiality and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex administrative secretarial support to the Vice President and manage the VP's calendar.
• Coordinate travel arrangements including conference registration and hotel.
• Prepare reports, budgets and narrative documents; maintain confidential files.
• Prepare meeting agenda items and minutes; liaise with departments, students and the public.

Skills

Communication skills

Telephone etiquette

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

AA degree in business administration or related field

Job description

Position Information

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
1. This is a substitute position. The tentative employment dates are after Nov 1, 2026, ending on or before June 30, 2027.

Yuba Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

Job Title

Job Title Substitute Administrative Secretary III

Location

Location Woodland Community College - Woodland, CA

Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION : Under the direction of a Vice President, with minimal supervision, provide complex administrative secretarial support to relieve the Vice President of administrative tasks; process administrative details independently including the preparation of reports, coordination of functions, communication of department policy and other administrative tasks.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES : Independently provide advanced administrative secretarial support to a Vice President, relieving the administrator of a variety of clerical, technical and administrative duties; serves as a liaison between the Vice President and the public, students, staff and other campus officials; maintain specialized knowledge of an assigned area of educational administration. (E)
Initiates and answers telephone calls; screens and directs visitors and calls to appropriate personnel, schedules and confirms appointments and maintains the Vice President’s calendar. (E) Coordinate, process and manage travel arrangements for the Vice President, faculty and others, to include conference registration and hotel. (E)
Organize, coordinate and manage various departmental activities, projects and functions as directed. (E)
Provide information and assistance in person or by telephone regarding programs, policies and procedures to faculty, staff, administrators, students and the general public. (E)
Assist in annual budget preparations; maintain current District Instructional program and state funded budget accounts; monitor budget expenditures. (E)
Assist the Vice President in review, development and/or recommend changes of program policies and procedures. (E)
Gather, research and compile complex statistical information for budget preparation and for preparation of narrative reports for such items as program and curriculum review, handles grant and state reporting. (E)
Coordinate communication and activities with other District departments and personnel, students, educational institutions, vendors, other outside organizations and the public. (E)
Establish and maintain a variety of complex files and records. (E)
Prepares agenda items for meetings; attends meetings, records minutes, prepares minutes for distribution and maintains records. (E)
Acts as a key contact for student issues/complaints; solves problems, makes contacts for students, and routes students through the appropriate channels. (E)
Prepares a wide variety of materials such as correspondence, reports, surveys, forms, charts budget sheets and memoranda (independently, notes and/or oral instructions), maintaining confidentiality. (E)
Assist the Vice President in developing procedures to expedite transmittal of information or facilitate implementation of policies and programs. Provide work direction and guidance to others as assigned. Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF: Programs under the direction of the Vice President. District organization, operations, policies and objectives.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Telephone techniques and etiquette.
Organization, policies and rules of assigned administrative office.
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
Statistical, financial and narrative record-keeping techniques.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Public relations techniques.
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.

ABILITY TO: Maintain high level of confidentiality. Independently prioritize complex matters and issues. Process administrative details independently including the preparation of reports, coordination of functions, communication of department policy and other administrative tasks. Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Type at 65 words net per minute from clear copy.
Work independently with little direction.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective professional relationships with employees, students and the public.
Meet schedules and time lines despite multiple interruptions.
Prepare reports by gathering and organizing data from a variety of sources.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Operate a variety of office equipment such as typewriters, computer terminals, calculators, copiers and word processors.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Make arrangements for meetings and conferences.
Maintain a variety of files, records and logs. Plan and organize work.
Utilize a computer to perform advanced level document production including complex formatting of documents and creating charts; establish and maintain databases and spreadsheets; and maintain web page information utilizing a variety of software and hardware.
Learn applicable sections of the State Education Code and other applicable laws.
Learn applicable sections of the State Education Code and other applicable laws.

Required Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : Any combination equivalent to: AA degree in business administration or related field and four (4) years increasingly responsible secretarial experience. Experience working in an educational setting preferred, but not required.

Physical Demands

ENVIRONMENT : Constant interruptions.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES : Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard. Sitting for extended periods of time. Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone. Seeing to read various materials.

Range/Step

Range/Step $26.11/Hr.

EEO Statement

As an equal opportunity employer with a diverse staff and student population, the Yuba Community College District is committed to creating an inclusive and effective learning and working environment for all.

Posting Number

Posting Number AS967P

Open Date

Open Date 10/20/2026

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume or CV
• Diversity/Equity Statement

Optional Documents

Yuba Community College District,
3301 E. Onstott Road,
Yuba City, CA 95991
http://www.yccd.edu
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