Executive Assistant to the Board of Trustees

Recruitment #17-2448-001

Definition

Performs a variety of specialized, complex, and confidential administrative assistance duties for the members of the Board of Trustees.

Typical Duties

Performs complex and diverse administrative assistance duties for members of the Board of Trustees.

Posts official notices of meetings in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Distributes public documents such as meeting agenda, speakers' lists, and meeting minutes to District staff and other interested parties.

Assembles meeting materials for members of the Board of Trustees.

Provides members of the Board of Trustees with information on rules, regulations, parliamentary procedures, and customs regarding the conduct of Board of Trustees and committee meetings.

Attends on-and offsite meetings of the Board of Trustees.

Prepares or edits prepared minutes for regular and special meetings of the Board of Trustees and its committees and oversees their posting/distribution.

Implements and maintains a system of filing and indexing for official records and actions of the Board of Trustees.

Prepares and edits resolutions, and official correspondence by members of the Board of Trustees using a variety of software applications.

Obtains, compiles, and organizes information requested by members of the Board of Trustees on a wide variety of District matters.

Schedules appointments, meetings, and other commitments for individual members of the Board of Trustees.

Informs members of the Board of Trustees of important matters arising in their absence and directs their attention to significant correspondence or matters requiring their attention.

Screens telephone calls and visitors to the Board of Trustees Office for urgency and nature of business; refers calls and visitors to appropriate staff/offices or personally responds to routine inquiries.

Receives office mail and reviews items for nature of business and urgency; directs items to members of the Board of Trustees and/or appropriate staff or personally responds to routine matters.

Drafts and/or edits correspondence such as letters, memoranda, personal acknowledgements, routine reports, and other materials based on verbal instructions or upon own initiative using word processing, spreadsheet, and desktop publishing software.

Reviews outgoing correspondence, reports, and publications for grammar, sentence structure, format, attachments, continuity of text, and compliance with applicable laws, rules, and procedures.

Maintains business files for individual members of the Board of Trustees.

Explains and provides information regarding Board of Trustees rules, Board of Trustees actions, regulations, policies, procedures, and precedents to staff, representatives of other jurisdictions, and the public.

Contacts public agencies, public officials, and members of the public on behalf of the members of the Board of Trustees.

Submits a statement of Board of Trustees appointment(s) to the Secretary of State when new appointments are made.

Acts as a liaison between District staff and members of the Board of Trustees on matters related to the status of information requests, the scheduling of meetings and events, and the coordination of other staff/Board of Trustees activities.

Assists in orienting new members of the Board of Trustees by providing information on Board meetings and the business practices, procedures, and activities of the Board of Trustees Office.

Prepares and processes accounting, budgeting, and purchasing documents related to operations and activities of the Board of Trustees Office.

Assists in the training and provides guidance to the student member of the Board of Trustees in the protocol of Board of Trustees membership and basic business practices and procedures.

Maintains the time-keeping records of the members of the Board of Trustees.

Makes transportation, hotel, business and social arrangements for members of the Board of Trustees traveling on District business and prepares and processes expense reimbursement claims for members of the Board of Trustees.

Processes room requests for the Board and Hearing rooms and provides assistance to the attendees on an as needed basis.

Trains and provides work direction to clerical support staff of the Board of Trustees Office.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics

An Executive Assistant to the Board of Trustees performs administrative assistance duties of a highly responsible, confidential, and sensitive nature for members of the Board of Trustees. Work assignments require the incumbent to use a high degree of independence, discretion, and tact, and exercise sound judgement.

An Executive Assistant to the Chancellor performs administrative assistance duties of the highest level of responsibility, confidentiality, and sensitivity for the Chancellor and manages the clerical operations of the Chancellor's Office. Work assignments require the incumbent to use a high degree of independence, discretion, and tact, and exercise sound judgement.

An Administrative Assistant to the Board of Trustees assists in providing administrative assistance duties to members of the Board of Trustees. This class has primary responsibility for recording and transcribing the proceedings of the Board of Trustees and other meetings as well as summarizing and assembling pertinent information and materials for Board of Trustees meetings.

Supervision

General supervision is received from the Administrative Officer to the Chancellor. Functional supervision is received from the President of the Board of Trustees. Work direction is provided to clerical staff assigned to the Board Office.

Class Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Laws, policies, rules, regulations, and procedures related to Board of Trustees activities

Office organization and functions

Proper English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation

English and business composition

Business vocabulary and terminology

Computer software such as word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and desktop publishing

Principles and procedures of record storage, control, retrieval and management

Principles of training

Fundamentals of budgetary process and procedures

Customer service techniques for public contact in person and on the telephone

Organizational structure, functions, and key staff of the District

Skill in:

Operating computer and standard office equipment

Interpersonal communications

Ability to:

Provide highly responsible administrative assistance to members of the Board of Trustees

Interpret, apply, and explain pertinent laws, regulations, rules, policies, procedures, and directions

Coordinate and complete work assignments from multiple members of the Board of Trustees simultaneously

Apply correct clerical, business, and District procedures to assigned work

Compose, edit, and/or format complex business correspondence, reports, and minutes

Communicate the content, intent, and spirit of information accurately

Critically review source data and detect and correct errors

Travel to off-site Board meetings

Exercise good judgment and discretion in working with and on behalf of members of the Board of Trustees

Exercise initiative

Maintain the confidentiality of work

Evaluate work methods and efficiency

Anticipate conditions and establish and adjust to changing priorities

Assess situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action

Work effectively under pressure

Prioritize work with respect to importance and to meet recurring and critical deadlines

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with administrators, staff of the District, and members of the public

Exercise professional demeanor and actions when dealing with students, staff, faculty, and the general public who wish to communicate their concerns to members of the Board of Trustees

Train and provide work direction to others

Learn specialized software applications and systems used in the Board of Trustees Office

Entrance Qualifications

An associate degree or its equivalent from a recognized college or university preferably with a major in computer applications and office technologies (CAOT), business administration, or a related field AND four years of full-time paid experience providing administrative assistance to an executive or administrator. Qualifying experience must have also included use of computer software such as word processing and spreadsheet. Two years of additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. Experience working with elected officials is desirable.

Special:

A valid "Class C" California driver's license.
Travel throughout the District is required.

Benefits

  • Medical and dental insurance and vision care plans are provided for employees and their dependents.
  • A $50,000 life insurance policy is provided free of charge for each employee.
  • New employees receive 12 full-pay days and 88 half-pay days of illness leave.
  • At least 15 paid holidays per year.
  • Vacation days accrue annually beginning at 10 days and increasing incrementally to 24 days depending on years of service with the District. Vacation days for management and confidential positions begin at 15, 20, or 24 days.
  • Other paid time off includes: bereavement leave, personal necessity leave, court subpoena, and jury duty.
  • Employees become members of the Public Employees Retirement System. Employees are also covered by Social Security.
  • Employee Assistance Program

Selection Process

The examination process may consist of one or more parts which may include a training and experience evaluation, written test, performance test and/or oral interview.

Reasonable Accommodations

Our class specification generally describes the duties, responsibilities, and requirements characteristic of the position(s) within this job class. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a particular position within this class may vary from the duties of other positions within the class.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Los Angeles Community College District provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with covered disabilities on a case-by-case basis throughout the application, examination, and hiring processes and throughout employment. If an individual is in doubt about his or her ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of a position or possession of any other requirement noted in a class specification or job announcement, he or she should always apply for a position and request reasonable accommodation at the appropriate time.

 




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