Rancho Santiago Community College District Is Hiring An Administrative Clerk Bilingual

Administrative Clerk (Bilingual - Spanish or Vietnamese) 💼

Join Rancho Santiago Community College District as a Bilingual Administrative Clerk, supporting diverse communities and contributing to educational excellence.

Position Overview

Salary Range: Grade 10: $63,381.75 - $80,910.50

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Number: CL26-01415

Location: 1530 W. 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA

Division: SAC Student Services

Application Closing Date: 6/8/2026 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time

About Rancho Santiago Community College District

🌟 Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) has been an integral part of Orange County for nearly 50 years, serving over 55,000 students across diverse communities. It encompasses Santiago Canyon College, Santa Ana College, and several centers, including the Digital Media Center and Orange County Sheriff's Regional Training Academy. RSCCD values diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, fostering a learning environment where all stakeholders feel valued and supported.

RSCCD's student body is highly diverse:

• 51% Hispanic/Latinx
• 20% White
• 9% Asian & Filipino
• 2% African American

As a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), RSCCD aims to provide equitable educational opportunities, promote workforce development, and nurture academic excellence. Our mission emphasizes transforming experiences through a commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and justice, inspiring our community to engage confidently in the wider world.

About the Position

🌐 The ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency, supporting faculty, management, and students from varied backgrounds, including those with differing abilities, AB 540 students, DACA recipients, Foreign Residents, VACA participants, and Continuing Education students. This role involves fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment to meet the diverse needs of the college community.

Key contributions include:

• Providing excellent service and support centered on diversity and equity
• Empowering students to reach their educational and career goals
• Promoting a positive, inclusive workplace where faculty and staff thrive

Class Summary

Under supervision, performs specialized clerical work requiring detailed knowledge of departmental procedures, policies, and precedents. Responsibilities include managing complex tasks independently, handling special projects, and assisting in research and report preparation. May lead and coordinate lower-grade clerks, interpret rules, and interpret office workflow.

Representative Duties

• Coordinate processing, recording, and filing of administrative documents
• Maintain cost and complex attendance records
• Handle duties involving departmental knowledge impacting the public
• Develop district procedures and policies
• Manage public relations and coordinate data for projects
• Lead clerical assistants and maintain schedules and calendars

Organizational Relations

This position reports to a designated supervisor or director and may oversee workflow for lower-grade clerks and address procedural questions.

Qualifications

Training and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent plus four years of progressively responsible clerical experience, including at least one year of independent responsibility.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of office machines, filing systems, and modern office practices
• Familiarity with college rules, regulations, and policies
• Ability to make decisions per laws and regulations, establish effective public relations
• Prepare accurate financial and statistical reports
• Operate office equipment, including computers and word processing applications

Additional Qualifications

Demonstrated sensitivity and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community college students, staff, and community members.

Application Process 📄

To be considered, applicants must submit a complete online application through this link including:

• RSCCD Online Application
• Resume detailing education, training, and experience

Screening & Interview

Applications will be reviewed based on criteria such as education, experience, bilingual ability, diversity sensitivity, professional growth, communication skills, and problem-solving. Selected candidates may be invited for a written test and/or oral interview, where communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills will be evaluated.

Applicants may be required to complete additional assessments and will be notified accordingly.

Disability Accommodations 🤝

If accommodations are needed during the application or interview process, please contact the HR Recruitment Office at least two days prior at (714) 480-7455.

Conditions of Employment

• Provide proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Submit a Tuberculosis clearance certificate.
• Complete fingerprinting via Live Scan (cost to candidate, must be cleared before start).

EEO Statement ⚖️

RSCCD is committed to equal opportunity employment. It encourages applications from underrepresented groups and persons with disabilities. Criminal history will be considered under the California Fair Chance Act, with background checks occurring after a conditional offer.