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Budgets and Grants Technician
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Position Number: 2229481
Location: Ukiah, CA
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Budgets and Grants Technician

Salary: $48,588.00 - $60,768.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Job Number: FY20-2100009
Closing: 5/23/2021 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Ukiah, CA
Department: Fiscal Services

DESCRIPTION

Mendocino-Lake Community College District is currently accepting applications for a Budgets and Grants Technician.

This is a full-time, Classified position. We are seeking an equity-minded person who is committed to supporting our diverse student population and the District Mission. Please review our District Mission, Goals, and Values at the following website: https://www.mendocino.edu/college/mission-vision-values-goals

This full-time, 12 month per year position, performs governmental accounting and budget monitoring for District and special funded programs consistent with audit requirements; resolves discrepancies; assists with related budgetary records and reports and the annual District audit; provides technical support and training for the District accounting system.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

The Mendocino-Lake Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success and to recruiting and hiring persons from diverse backgrounds. Diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students including first generation students, underrepresented students, and students of color. The District strives to employ and retain faculty, staff and administrative personnel who promote a positive learning environment and are well prepared to serve our increasingly diverse student population.

Mendocino College takes active steps to ensure equal employment opportunity and to create a diverse work and academic environment that is welcoming and inclusive for all.

Mendocino-Lake Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary Range (27): The monthly salary range is $4,049 - $5,064. There are five annual step movements; initial placement will be at step 1, unless approved by the Superintendent/President. Please see the current salary schedule at: https://www.mendocino.edu/college/employment/salary-schedule

Benefits: With no monthly premium contribution from the employee, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes family medical, dental, vision, EAP benefits and employee life insurance. Additional voluntary life insurance is available for employee purchase. Benefits are effective the first of the month following hire date.

Holidays and Paid Time Off: The successful candidate will earn twelve (12) days of vacation and twelve (12) days of sick leave per year. Vacation leave increases with the length of service. There are nineteen (19) paid holidays annually.

Retirement: This position is eligible for CalPERS Retirement.

ABOUT OUR COLLEGE

Established in 1973, Mendocino College, a Hispanic Serving Institution, is a vibrant and inclusive academic community, rich in culture, creativity, diversity, and technology. A fully accredited two-year community college, the District serves more than 6,500 students across four locations in the greater parts of Lake and Mendocino Counties. Complete with a friendly small-campus academic setting and a respectfully collaborative work environment, Mendocino College prepares students for a future of innovation and success.

The beautifully landscaped main campus is located in Ukiah, California. With views of oak-covered hills, sprawling vineyards, and distant mountains, the 127-acre campus is equipped with a state-of-the-art Library/Learning Center, high-tech Nursing Facility, and Student Center. The college operates three fully equipped centers in Fort Bragg, Lakeport, and Willits, conveniently providing our valued students with quality instruction, academic support and administrative services in neighboring communities.

With a comprehensive curriculum and engaging instruction, Mendocino College provides a wide variety of degree, certificate, transfer, occupational, and basic skills programs. Mendocino College students learn in a nurturing and supportive environment enhanced by small-sized classes, personalized academic advising, and several hundred dedicated faculty and staff.

ABOUT OUR COMMUNITIES

Mendocino and Lake Counties include some of California's most picturesque landscape. Because of the geographic location, climate, and natural beauty, Mendocino and Lake Counties attract many visitors. Agriculture, timber, and tourism industries form the economic base of the area with some light manufacturing. Mendocino and Lake Counties have a long and colorful history as a premium grape-growing region within the state's famous North Coast wine country. A relaxed and friendly lifestyle is characteristic of our communities. Recreational opportunities abound for water skiing, swimming, fishing, boating, sailing, camping, hiking, tennis, and golf.

Check out the local visitor guides to find out more: https://www.visitmendocino.com/ & https://www.lakecounty.com/

Mendocino College welcomes applications from all qualified candidates who demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of our community college students.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The successful candidate will support institutional success by executing the following duties:

Assists in the development and implementation of annual budgets for District and special funded programs to ensure compliance with generally accepted governmental accounting principles and auditing procedures.

Assists with fiscal year-end closing entries for special funded programs to facilitate a clean audit.

Interprets regulations and governmental accounting policies and procedures from local, state, and federal agencies.

Interfaces with the Computing Services Department to insure the timely production and modification of various reports required for federal and state reporting.

Audits and monitors budget accounts; notifies department manager or staff of significant variances and recommends methods of limiting expenditures or transferring funds between accounts; posts budget and expense transfers.

Utilizes specialized governmental financial accounting computer software to prepare comparative reports, access District and external host computer/network databases, enter and extract information, and send/receive electronic mail for federal and state reporting.

Writes instructions and procedures for implementing and maintaining the District's accounting system; conducts on-going training for employees.

Analyzes data; prepares monthly, quarterly, and final State Franchise Tax Board reports; calculates and prepares periodic reports related to multi-funded timesheets to comply with federal and state requirements.

Answers questions regarding financial and governmental accounting procedures and related matters.

Operates a variety of office equipment including a computer and related software, typewriter, calculator, copier and others as applicable

Attends meeting and workshops as needed; performs other related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Office environment; subject to interruptions and distractions.
Physical demands include sitting, standing, reaching, bending, walking, and light lifting.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Associates of Arts/Science Degree

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree

KNOWLEDGE OF

Principles, practices, terminology, and organizational structure used in accounting,

auditing, and financial work pertaining to governmental or educational accounting

Laws, regulations and policies governing the fiscal requirements of community college districts
Principles of federal, state and local categorical/restricted programs
Budget and financial analysis techniques
Computer information systems concepts, operations, capabilities and application in governmental accounting, budget development, financial management, District-wide information research
Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
Verbal and written communication skills

ABILITY TO

Learn and interpret laws, rules, regulations and policies as they apply to governmental accounting
Apply and perform governmental accounting, auditing principles and procedures
Maintain a wide variety of complex and computerized files, records, and reports
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Analyze situations accurately and adopt and effective course of action
Meet schedules and timelines
Plan, organize, prioritize, and schedule work
Be detail oriented and produce accurate reports/documents
Be flexible and receptive to change
Work independently with little direction.
Work confidentially with discretion
Complete work with interruptions and distractions

Operate a variety of equipment including a computer and related software, typewriter, calculator, copier, and others as applicable

PHYSICAL ABLITY TO
Sit, stand, reach, bend, walk, and occasional light lifting (up to 15 lbs).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Through this online portal, submit the following documents:

Completed online application
Resume
Copy of Transcripts (official transcripts requested upon employment offer)
A letter of interest that succinctly addresses how your experience and professional qualifications prepare you for this position
A diversity statement regarding how your background demonstrates a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of our community college students and employees
Contact Information for 3 professional references (no letters please)

IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING APPLICATION PROCEDURE

All application materials must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date indicated above
Only completed applications with the above required documents will be reviewed by the committee
Application materials not required (including reference letters) for this position will not be reviewed
Remove personally identifiable information such as personal photos, social security number, birth date, age, and gender from your application materials. Expenses related to the recruitment process are the responsibility of the applicant
Incomplete application packets will not be accepted
Interviews are by invitation only
The college does not reimburse applicants for related travel expenses
Due to the current health crisis, first level interviews will be held via Zoom

SELECTION PROCEDURE
A search committee will review and invite applicants for an interview. Meeting the posted requirements does not guarantee an interview. A written performance exercise and/or presentation may be a part of the interview, and finalists may be invited to return for a second interview. All notifications will be via email, and by accessing your application profile.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (Prior to beginning employment)

In accordance with Federal Law all employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States;
Must be fingerprinted through DOJ and FBI and have background clearance; and
Must take a TB test (once hired and every four years thereafter).
Within 6 months of employment, must complete required District trainings such as Sexual Harassment Prevention.

EEO STATEMENT
Mendocino College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks a diverse pool of qualified applicants. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from all persons. Mendocino College does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity or race, color, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, genetic conditions, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), military or veteran status. Mendocino College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

ACCOMMODATIONS
Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Human Resources no later than 72 hours prior to the closing date. Human Resources can be contacted at (707) 468-3065 or via email at HRRecruiting@mendocino.edu.

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mendocinoedu/jobs/3007407/budgets-and-grants-technician