Human Resources Technician (1 Vacancy Eligibility List)

Human Resources Technician (1 Vacancy Eligibility List)



Salary: $56,731.56 - $79,810.68 Annually

Location: Palm Desert, CA

Job Type: FULL TIME

Job Number:

Division: Office of Human Resources & Employee Relations

Department: Human Resources & Employee Relations

Opening Date: 05/14/2026

Closing Date: 6/7/:59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit: CSEA-California School Employees Association



Description




About College of the Desert

The College of the Desert, Desert Community College District enrolls approximately 20,000 students each academic year with steady enrollment growth each year. College of the Desert embraces diversity in all forms and the right of all people to have access to quality higher education in a safe learning environment. Designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), College of the Desert administers an array of student programs specifically focused on student support and helping students achieve their educational and career goals. As a two-year college, we offer Associates Degree for Transfer, both in Art and Sciences, Associates Degrees, and Certificates across a wide range of disciplines.


College of the Desert is a district that consists of leadership, staff, and faculty who are committed to enhancing our community through supporting the academic success of all of our students including racially and ethnically diverse students, students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students of all ages, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, "dreamers", and students of diverse sexual orientation and gender expression.


When you join College of the Desert you can expect to be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative community. We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences, emphasizes collaboration, and engages students in and out of the classroom. We are committed to ensuring that College of the Desert is a welcoming place for the success of all students.


Interested in learning more about College of the Desert and the Coachella Valley? Visit the links below.

• The Community - Coachella Valley
• College of the Desert

Who We Want:

College of the Desert is seeking individuals from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. As such, we prioritize individuals who fully demonstrate their understanding of the community we serve, the benefits of diversity in a professional and educational setting, and values creating a culture that brings people together. A successful candidate will value working in a collegial, collaborative environment that is guided by a commitment to inclusion, student education, and equity. An equity-minded individual is a person who already does or has demonstrated the desire to:

• Understand the importance of holding ourselves accountable as faculty, staff and leadership for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;
• Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;
• Encourage positive race-consciousness and embrace human difference;
• Reflect on institutional and teaching practices and aim to make them more culturally responsive; and
• Strategically build buy-in and participation among colleagues for equity-related initiatives.

BASIC FUNCTION




BASIC FUNCTION

Under the direction of the Vice President, Human Resources & Labor Relations, perform a wide variety of administrative clerical duties in support of the Office of Human Resources.




REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES




REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

1. Perform administrative duties and assist the Vice President (VP) with a variety of technical, clerical, and administrative duties; facilitate communications and coordinate activities between the VP, staff, public and other personnel. Work confidentially with discretion concerning personnel and disciplinary procedures.
2. Greet students, employees and the public; communicate information in person or by telephone where judgment, knowledge and interpretation of policies, procedures and regulations are necessary; receive, open and distribute mail; answer telephone calls and refer to appropriate staff members.
3. Assist with the functions of the Human Resources Generalist, including the management of the online applicant tracking system, onboarding new employees and the personnel database.
4. Prepare and maintain documents for the recruitment, screening and interview processes; assist with the preparation and administer skills test and assessments.
5. Operate a variety of office machines and equipment including a computer and applicable software including work processing, spreadsheets, database management, copier and email.
6. Review documents, records and forms for accuracy, completeness and conformance to applicable rules and regulations; compose and type correspondence, memorandum and forms independently or from oral instructions; maintain personnel and office files; order and maintain office supplies and other materials.
7. Compile data for reports as requested; track, maintain and report statistical applicant pool and other employee data to meet District, state and federal reporting requirements.
8. Initiate and monitor new-hire onboarding processes, both electronic and paper, as appropriate.
9. Process new employees and others for entry into the database and payroll. Review documents for completeness and accuracy.
10. Arrange and schedule a variety of meetings, appointments and conferences; prepare materials for meetings as assigned. Attend a variety of meetings as assigned and provide administrative staff support to committees, including taking and transcribing minutes of meetings. Serve on committees as assigned.
11. Meet schedules and timelines, organize multiple project s efficiently and effectively and carry out required project details throughout the year.
12. Monitor budget expenditures and transfers; maintain financial records and current account balances as assigned.
13. Seek and participate in professional development activities.
14. Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS




MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and three (3) years administrative or technical clerical experience including some public contact.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

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  Knowledge of: Operations, procedures and methods of office to which assigned; modern office practices, procedures and equipment; record-keeping techniques and alpha and numeric filing systems; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy; receptionist and telephone techniques.


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  Ability to: Perform a wide variety of secretarial and clerical duties in support of the Office of Human Resources; assemble data for the preparation of reports; maintain complex and varied files and records; learn, interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures; operate a variety of office machines and equipment, including a computer and demonstrate ability to utilize work processing programs, spreadsheets, database management, and other applicable software, as well as calculator, copier and other equipment; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; communicate effectively both orally and in writing to exchange information in person and on the telephone; meet schedules and time-lines; prepare and type reports, correspondence and related materials; work confidentially with discretion with sensitive and private information applicable to personnel, collective bargaining and other union matters; work independently with minimal direction; exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive or confidential matters, bend at the waist, kneel or crouch to file materials; sit or stand for extended periods of time.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS






EMPLOYMENT STATUS:

• Classified Bargaining Unit Position


• Classified Staff Salary Range 10


• Retirement System: CalPERS (upon meeting eligibility criteria)


• Salary placement is contingent on education, experience, and department budget.


• This posting is for 1 current vacancy and to establish a 6-month eligibility list for current and future Human Resources Technician openings.

WORKING CONDITIONS

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  Environment: Office environment. Constant interruptions.

SCHEDULE & LOCATION:

• This position is scheduled 40 hours per week, 12 months per year.


• The schedule is Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.


• The primary location is Palm Desert Campus.


• The schedule and location are subject to change based on District need.

REQUIRED APPLICATION AND REQUIRED UPLOADED DOCUMENTS:



To be considered a candidate for this position, the following materials must be electronically uploaded:

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  Online Application: All sections of the College of the Desert District online application must be completed including education and experience.


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  Resume: Must include length of employment (month/year start and end dates) for each employer.


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  Cover Letter: . click apply for full job details