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Southwestern College (CA)
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$70,566 Salary, Full-Time
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Project Technician Southwestern College (CA) Chula Vista, CA Job Details Full-time $5,192.91 - $6,568.14 a month 1 day ago Qualifications Driving Task prioritization Clerical experience Full Job Description
One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement.
Related experience that is above the minimum requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with online application.
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Processes, procedures, and practices of budget preparation and administration.
Principles, practices, and procedures of complex fiscal, statistical, and administrative research and report preparation.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
Principles and practices of providing training, work direction, and guidance to lower-level office staff and student workers.
English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
Editing, proofreading, and copywriting principles and practices may be required for some assignments.
Oral and written communication skills.
Ability to: Understand the organization and operation of the assigned program area as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
Perform responsible program and technical support as well as difficult administrative and secretarial duties involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative.
Establish, review, and revise office work priorities.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority.
Exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality in maintaining critical and sensitive information, records, and reports.
Participate in the development of survey instruments, conduct surveys, and record and interpret survey results may be required for some assignments.
Research, compile, analyze, and interpret diverse data.
Prepare a variety of clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
Independently compose and prepare correspondence and memoranda.
Participate in the preparation and administration of assigned budgets.
Use correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
Plan and organize work to meet schedules and changing deadlines.
Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Work confidentially with discretion.
Work under steady pressure with frequent interruptions and a high degree of public contact by phone or in person.
Work independently and effectively in the absence of supervision.
Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse racial, ethnic, disabled, sexual orientation, and cultural populations of community college students.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
June 4-21, 2026Position advertised; District receives applications.
June 21, 2026Initial screening deadline for guaranteed consideration. Position is open until filled.
June 29-July 9, 2026Reviewing of applications.
July 13-23, 2026Search Committee interviews candidatesAugust, 2026Tentative employment start date pending Governing Board approval.
JOB SUMMARY
DESCRIPTIONUnder direction of assigned supervisor of record, performs a full range of technical, program support, administrative, secretarial, and clerical assistance in support of assigned program area; provide technical support and program assistance to assigned administrator, faculty, and staff; serve as a liaison between the program administrator and faculty, the general public, students, staff, and other campus and community officials; and plan, coordinate, and implement assigned operations and activities of the assigned office.DISTINGUISHING
CHARACTERISTICSThe Project Technician is the journey-level technical classification with incumbents assigned to a grant funded or limited term position. Incumbents perform the full range of technical and program support, administrative support, and complex secretarial and clerical duties independently for an assigned program area requiring a broad knowledge of the assigned program or functional area. Incumbents at this level typically receive instruction or assistance only as new or unusual situations arise, and must be fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.EXAMPLE OF DUTIES EDUCATION AND
EXPERIENCEAny combination equivalent to: two (2) years of college with major course work in public administration, business administration, office automation, or a related field; AND Three (3) years of increasingly responsible program, technical, and clerical support experience.One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement.
Related experience that is above the minimum requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with online application.
PREFERRED LICENSE OR
CERTIFICATEValid California driver's license and a safe driving record may be required for some positions to drive a District or personal vehicle to attend meetings or pick up/deliver documents or other materials.KNOWLEDGE AND
ABILITIESKnowledge of:
Work organization and office management principles and practices.Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Processes, procedures, and practices of budget preparation and administration.
Principles, practices, and procedures of complex fiscal, statistical, and administrative research and report preparation.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
Principles and practices of providing training, work direction, and guidance to lower-level office staff and student workers.
English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
Editing, proofreading, and copywriting principles and practices may be required for some assignments.
Oral and written communication skills.
Ability to: Understand the organization and operation of the assigned program area as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
Perform responsible program and technical support as well as difficult administrative and secretarial duties involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative.
Establish, review, and revise office work priorities.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority.
Exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality in maintaining critical and sensitive information, records, and reports.
Participate in the development of survey instruments, conduct surveys, and record and interpret survey results may be required for some assignments.
Research, compile, analyze, and interpret diverse data.
Prepare a variety of clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
Independently compose and prepare correspondence and memoranda.
Participate in the preparation and administration of assigned budgets.
Use correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
Plan and organize work to meet schedules and changing deadlines.
Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Work confidentially with discretion.
Work under steady pressure with frequent interruptions and a high degree of public contact by phone or in person.
Work independently and effectively in the absence of supervision.
Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse racial, ethnic, disabled, sexual orientation, and cultural populations of community college students.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Project TechnicianSUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION SALARY SCHEDULE
CSEA - Classified Bargaining UnitPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING
ENVIRONMENTThis is a non-telecommuting position.Environment:
Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with frequent interruptions and distractions; extended periods of time viewing computer monitor; possible exposure to dissatisfied individuals.Physical:
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to verbally communicate to exchange information; and to occasionally travel to other offices or locations to attend meetings or to pick up or deliver materials.Vision:
See in the normal visual range with or without correction.Hearing:
Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.TENTATIVE TIMELINE
Any application received after the initial screening deadline is not guaranteed a review.June 4-21, 2026Position advertised; District receives applications.
June 21, 2026Initial screening deadline for guaranteed consideration. Position is open until filled.
June 29-July 9, 2026Reviewing of applications.
July 13-23, 2026Search Committee interviews candidatesAugust, 2026Tentative employment start date pending Governing Board approval.