Administrative Assistant, CAPCR

  • CSU, Sacramento
  • Sacramento, California
  • Mar 07, 2024
Clerical and Administrative Support

Job Description

Working Title: Administrative Assistant, CAPCR

Classification Title: Administrative Support Coordinator I

Posting Details

Priority Application Deadline: Sunday, March 17th @ 11:55pm PST (Posting will remain open until filled)

Hiring Preference


Eligible on-campus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 2,5,7, and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment.

Position Summary

The Administrative Support Coordinator I (ASC I) is primarily responsible for providing varying levels of general office, administrative, clerical, support for the Center for African Peace & Conflict Resolution’s (CAPCR) students, faculty, and partners, both local/domestic and international. The full range of work activities includes processing mail, maintaining files and records, scheduling, event planning, and arranging appointments, keeping records of meetings, processing of documents and records, gathering data, preparing standard reports, and interacting with and solving problems for work unit customers, partners, and staff.
CAPCR works with both the campus community and the community at large, as well as internationally. As is defined in the CAPCR mission statement, all working relationships with the various African/African American communities, as well as allied organizations, on programs, projects, and partnerships.

FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime compensation)

Anticipated Hiring Range: $21.23 per hour

CSU Classification Salary Range: $21.23 per hour - $33.36 per hour

Salary Grade/Range: 1

Recruitment Type: Temporary

Time Base: Hourly-Intermittent

Work Hours: M-F, 8-5 (15 - 20 hours per week) weekends as needed

Department Information

The Center for African Peace and Conflict Resolution (CAPCR) was established in 1996 at California State University, Sacramento, to provide conflict resolution and reconciliation services for agencies, governments, institutions, businesses, civil society and community organizations and other groups through training, education, research, and intervention.

https://www.csus.edu/center/african-peace-conflict-resolution/

Minimum Qualifications

Entry to this classification requires a fully functional knowledge of and skill in standard office procedures and practices, as well as an ability to understand and operate in a variety of organizational structures. Additionally, incumbents are expected to have a thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation and be able to clearly communicate orally and in writing. Some positions may require knowledge of business mathematics beyond basis arithmetic. The ability to use and quickly learn new office support technology systems and software packages is also a prerequisite.
These entry qualifications would normally be obtained through a high school program, technical/vocational program, or their equivalents combined with several years of related office work experience.

Required Qualifications

General Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
1. Thorough knowledge of English grammar, punctuation and spelling.
2. Thorough knowledge of office systems and ability to use a broader range of technology, systems and packages. Must be proficient in MS Office Suite; Outlook, Word, strong skills with Excel and PowerPoint.
3. Ability to independently plan and organize multiple work unit priorities and projects, and take related initiative.
4. Ability to apply independently and follow a wide variety of policies and procedures where specific guidelines may not exist.
5. Working knowledge of budget policies and procedures.
6. Ability to perform standard business math, such as calculate ratios and percentages, track financial data, and make simple projections.
7. Ability to draft and compose correspondence and standard reports.
8. Ability to effectively handle a broad range of interpersonal contacts, including those at a higher level and those sensitive in nature.
9. Attention to detail and organizational and problem-solving skills.
10. Ability to maintain confidentiality and identify sensitive information.
11. Experience performing clerical and/or administrative support duties in an office environment.
12. At least one year of professional administrative experience.
13. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute multiple, time-sensitive tasks simultaneously.
14. Highly personable demeanor and ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others.
15. Eagerness to work both independently and as part of a small, nimble, diverse team.

16. Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.

Conditions of Employment: Ability to pass a background check.

Preferred Qualifications

17. Degree, course work in business management, governmental policy, international, Ethnic or Pan/African Studies Preferred.
18. Experience working both independently and as part of a small, nimble, diverse team with international partners and interactions.

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume, cover letter and diversity statement.

Diversity statement: One of Sacramento State's imperatives is a commitment to diversity and inclusion and ensuring that our campus is a welcoming and inclusive place for all of our students, faculty, staff and community members. Please include a statement up 500 words, discussing your commitment to supporting students, staff and faculty in a diverse University setting.

Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.

About Sacramento State

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the “Farm-to-Fork Capital,” is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State is a Hispanic and AANAPISI serving institution with about 31,000 students coming not only from the Greater Sacramento Region, but also from across the state, country, and world. Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:

“As California’s capital university, we transform lives by preparing students to lead, serve, and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming, caring, and inclusive leader in education, innovation, and engagement.” As the regional hub of higher education, Sacramento State is dedicated to learning and student success ; teaching, research, scholarship and creative activity ; justice, diversity, equity and inclusion ; resource development and sustainability ; dedicated community engagement , and wellness and safety .

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code , Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning.

To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.

Equal Employment Opportunity
California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

It is the policy of California State University, Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/benefits/reasonable-accomodation.html .

The University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/learning-development/csu-learn.html .

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Fire Safety Right-To-know Act Notification:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://www.csus.edu/clery .
The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request at the Police Service Center located in the University Union.

Background Check Disclaimer

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position.

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Effective May 2023, per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy , it is strongly recommended that all California State University, Sacramento employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.

Out of State Employment

Sacramento State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees (up)on date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Eligibility Verification

Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (ie. H-1-B Visa).

Note to Applicants:

Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.

Advertised: Mar 01 2024 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close:

Closing Date/Time:

Job Address

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