Foundation for California Community Colleges
Administrative Assistant, Career Catalyst
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Administrative Assistant
Remote within California, Must reside in California
We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to join FoundationCCC in its mission of benefiting, supporting, and enhancing the California Community Colleges—the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation. Together, we are building stronger communities by getting students and colleges the resources they need to succeed and expanding pathways to economic and social mobility across California. Join us as we continue this important work to uphold the value of community colleges in building a brighter future.
What You’ll Do
The Foundation for California Community Colleges is seeking an individual to join our Career Catalyst program. As an employer of record service, Career Catalyst provides human resources and payroll services for work-based learning while partnering with a diverse network of clients. Work experience learning creates opportunities for students to develop, practice an,d demonstrate employability skills. In this role, the Workforce Development Administrative Assistant will facilitate hiring, time tracking, terminations, and payroll processes that enable employees to learn outside the classroom while earning a wage.
Under the direction of the Senior Manager, this Administrative Assistant position represents an exciting opportunity for an individual with robust attention to detail and problem solving skills to provide administrative support to resource development activities and special projects. The ideal candidate is a quick learner, strong performer, and collaborative team player who is passionate about their own work and the team's success, and takes pride in successful outcomes.
Administrative support for Career Catalyst Service, including monitoring the Salesforce ticketing system, performing password resets, tracking and auditing employment and worksite documentation , and assisting with client and employee training.
Accurately and effectively enter data and audits the integrity of that data in Salesforce and Workday platforms. Generates reports as necessary.
Administrative support for internal and external meetings, including complex scheduling, regular monitoring for schedule conflicts, meeting preparation (including preparing agendas and coordinating agenda contributions from staff members), detailed note taking, and meeting follow up (includingtracking action items, sending reminders, and scheduling follow up meetings).
Attributes for Success
Relevant AA/AS, certifications, or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 12 months work experience in an administrative capacity in an office environment.
Excellent record in customer service required.
Familiarity with human resources hiring, payroll, and termination processes preferred.
Experience with Salesforce preferred
We’re recruiting for mission-driven, passionate, equity-minded individuals with a strong desire to impact and change people’s lives for the better
Innovation, creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurship are encouraged as employees work to achieve organizational goals
FoundationCCC blends the impact of a non-profit, the culture of an entrepreneurial start-up, and the scale of a state agency
We are committed to professional development with an emphasis on shared leadership, to ensure growth for employees and the organization overall
What we Offer
FoundationCCC is fully committed to a “remote-first” philosophy, and recruits and hires talent across the state in fully remote positions, where virtual work is possible. Our headquarters are located in Downtown Sacramento, just blocks from California’s State Capitol.
Benefits
Competitive compensation, generous PTO, and paid holidays
Medical, dental, and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Wellness offerings
CalPERS retirement program and optional 403(b) and 457 Retirement plans
Carrot reproductive health and fertility support
Tuition reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
To see the full job description, please email [email protected].
Budgeted Hourly Pay Range:
$22.00 - $22.00Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.
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