Merced College is seeking a friendly, organized, and dedicated Administrative Assistant to support the daily operations of our Child Development Center and contribute to a positive and efficient work environment. This position works closely with faculty, staff, students, families, and community members to provide exceptional administrative support, coordinate office functions, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, customer-service focused, and skilled at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting. They value professionalism, effective communication, and collaboration, and take pride in providing outstanding support to both internal and external stakeholders. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to contribute to student success and support the mission of Merced College, we encourage you to apply.

As you consider this opportunity, know that Merced College is more than a community college — we are a catalyst for transformation, redefining higher education and setting new standards for excellence. Serving nearly 20,000 students each year, we are proud to be a leading center of learning and opportunity in California’s Central Valley.

Founded in 1962, Merced College blends a strong tradition of academic excellence with forward-thinking innovation to create an inclusive and engaging environment for students and employees alike. Committed to the well-being, growth, and professional success of our team, we foster collaboration and a supportive culture where every employee is empowered to make a difference. Located in the heart of California’s Central Valley, the City of Merced offers a welcoming community of more than 90,000 residents, with easy access to the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Yosemite National Park.

If you are passionate about innovation, equity, and student success, we invite you to join the Merced College team.

Merced College Mission

At Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development.

Merced College Vision

Enriching our community through educational experiences and support services:

• Degree/Certificate Programs
• Transfer
• Career Technical Education
• Workforce Training
• Lifelong Learning
• Basic Skills
• Community Engagement

Merced College promotes student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness, all with a focus on student achievement.

Salary Schedule

Range 20
40 hours/week

11 months/year
This position works 11 months of the year and is paid over 12 months
This is a categorically funded assignment contingent upon year-to-year funding
Pursuant to Board of Trustees approval, the salary for this position will be increased by 1% effective July 1, 2026

General Description

Under general supervision, to coordinate assistance to students and staff, develop and maintain the budget, develop statistical data, perform varied secretarial and clerical duties, coordinate office activities, provide administrative relief; supervise clerical functions, oversee assigned area in the absence of administrator; and perform related work as required.

Examples of Duties

Representative Duties:

• Performs a wide variety of clerical and secretarial duties involving the use of considerable independent judgment and an understanding of district policies, functions and procedures
• Develops working knowledge of special terminology related to the function to which assigned
• Receives visitors and gives out information or refers callers to proper officials
• May take minutes
• Types a variety of materials
• Answers routine letters independently
• Receives telephone calls
• Arranges meetings for the supervisor which may involve contact with other departments
• May make travel and hotel reservations
• Prepares schedules of meetings and insures that participants are informed of meeting dates
• Keeps records of various committees
• Installs and revises filing systems and other clerical procedures
• Receives a variety of information which may be of a confidential nature
• Orders supplies
• Operates varied office equipment
• Assists in the process which leads to the hiring of employees
• Trains, assigns and reviews work of subordinate employees or student assistants
• Coordinates workshops
• Facilitates outreach activities
• Provides students with college information and other services
• Provides budget management
• Responsible for all monetary procedures
• Maintains subsidiary programs
• Collects and organizes record of services provided to students
• Coordinates scheduling of facilities
• Coordinates the development and implementation of schedules
• Other related duties as assigned

Knowledge of:

• Modern office equipment, practices and procedures
• Program guidelines and policies
• Principles of business letter and report writing including the use of good English, spelling and punctuation
• Collection and organization of data and information

Ability to:

• Read, understand, learn and apply pertinent procedures and requirements
• Compile and analyze data
• Train and supervise student workers
• Type at 55 words per minute
• Effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• Work independently and with a minimum of supervision
• Work cooperatively with students, the public and District personnel
• Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment. In conducting their duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• An associate's degree
  OR
• High school diploma OR GED AND three (3) years applicable experience
  OR
• The equivalent education and experience
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

PHYSICAL DEMAND AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment:

Work is performed primarily in an office environment.

Physical Ability to:

• Hear and understand speech at normal levels
• Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation
• Read printed matter and computer screens
• Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
• Bend and twist, stoop, kneel, crawl, push, pull
• Reach in all directions
• Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations
• Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard

Vision:

See in the normal visual range with or without correction

Hearing:

Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction

Supplemental Information

How to Apply:   

1. Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mccd/transferjobs

 Required Documentation:

1. Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)
2. Resume
3. List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)
4. If applicable, Legible unofficial college transcripts; transcripts must include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree; official copies are not required unless applicant is hired
5. If applicable, foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an approved organization.

Only the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.

Interview Information:

Applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to participate in onsite oral interviews conducted by a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be selected to move forward to the interview stage.

Interviews are tentatively scheduled for July, 20th and 21st, 2026 with an in-person second interview scheduled for the following day.

Employee Benefits:

Employee Benefits: Health benefits for the employee and all their eligible dependents cost employee’s only $12 per month and provide access to PPO medical coverage, PPO dental coverage, VSP Vision coverage, and more! Please visit our Merced College Benefits website for more details about our incredible employee benefits. In addition, sick leave and retirement benefits are also provided. 

Condition of Employment:

The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits

Merced College offers a wide range of employee benefits at minimal cost to the employee.

CLASSIFIED

Health Benefits

The cost is $12.00 per month for 10 months each year, with no deductions in June and July. This amount covers the following services, provided that members use Plan providers:

• Medical (Anthem Blue Cross)
  $100 deductible for each family member or $300 deductible per family paid by employee each calendar year. 100% coverage after deductible is paid (except for emergency room visits which cost $100 unless the person is admitted to the hospital).

• Prescription (Navitus) 
  Pharmacy costs are $3.00 for up to a 30-day supply of generic medications and a $15.00 co-payment for brand-name medications; at Costco, a 30-day supply of generic medications and a 90-day supply by mail are $0.00, while brand-name medications cost $15.00 for a 30-day supply and $35.00 for a 90-day supply.
  
  
• Dental (Delta Dental - Incentive Plan)
  • Plan pays 70% the first calendar year that the plan is used
  • 80% paid second year
  •  90% paid third year
  • 100% paid fourth year
  • 100% will be paid each year thereafter unless member does not visit the dentist each year for cleanings/check-ups.
  •  $1,500 lifetime maximum for each enrollee.
    
    
• Vision (VSP)

$5.00 co-pay for exam every calendar year. The plan pays $150 for frames, anything over $150 is paid by the member. Single vision, lined bifocal and lined trifocal lenses are covered in full.

• $50,000 life insurance policy on employee

• Short-term and long-term disability.
  
  
  

Retirement (Public Employees Retirement System - CalPERS)
 Classic members - 7% and the college pays 26.68%.
 New members (PEPRA) – 8% and the college pays 26.68%.

Holidays, Sick Leave, Vacation 

• Holidays: 11 paid plus 5 days during Christmas.
• Sick: 12 days per year each fiscal year.
• Vacation: 12 days per year (8 hours per month). Can accrue more based on years of service (see table below).

Years of Service	Days Per Year	Hours Per Months Worked	Hours Per Year	Max Cap in Hours
0-5	12	8	96	192
6-10	15	10	120	240
11-15	18	12	144	288
16-20	22.5	15	180	360

Supplemental Questions

01

Have you attached your transcripts for all completed college units or degrees?

• Yes
• No
• Not applicable

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer

Merced Community College

Address

3600 M Street








Merced, California, 95348

Phone

(209) 381-6550

Website

http://www.mccd.edu/index.html