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Office Specialist- Dental Hygiene Clinic, Short-Term/Substitute

Position Number: 6691779
Location: Aptos, CA
Position Type: Medicine - Dentistry

Office Specialist- Dental Hygiene Clinic, Short-Term/Substitute

Cabrillo College

Salary: See Position Description
Job Type: Temporary, Hourly/Short-Term
Job Number: 2025-02075
Closing: 11/14/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Aptos, CA
Department: Dental Hygiene

Please apply for this job directly on the Cabrillo College job opportunities page here.

Employment Opportunity

Are you interested in creating an amazing educational environment for students who are part of an equity driven community? Staff at Cabrillo College support quality programs and services to students that promote their diverse and evolving needs as they progress toward their individual educational goals. Come join us in our vision to improve the world,one student at a time!

About the position: The School of Health and Public Service (HPS) Division is recruiting for an Office Assistant for the Dental Hygiene Clinic on a short term and part-time basis. The work includes provides complex office support. Days and hours are variable and will be 50%-80% (20-32 hr per week) with days/times to be determined. The ideal candidate will have direct administrative and/or clerical experience. The Dental Hygiene field is preferred, but not required.

Hourly Rate: $23.91 per hour. Short-term and part-time assignment with variable hours based on the department's needs.

Estimated Duration of Assignment: This position is expected to run December 1, 2025 - May, 2026.

Typical Shift Times: Hours vary on departmental needs; but will be a minimum of 20 hours per week, Mondays through Fridays. Days and hours will vary based on the needs of the department.

Examples of Duties

Performs complex office support work, which requires judgment, the application of specialized skills and a knowledge of activities related to Dental Hygiene
Researches and assembles information from a variety of sources for the completion of forms or the preparation of reports
Makes arithmetic or statistical calculations
Provides information to the public, students and college staff that requires the use of judgment and the interpretation of policies, rules or procedures
Organizes, maintains, and purges various files
Maintains records, and identifies and resolves discrepancies, including financial or bookkeeping records
Operates standard office equipment and various software to produce correspondence and reports such as email, word processing, spreadsheet, databases, and website management
Proofreads and checks materials for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with departmental policies and regulations
Reviews reports for accuracy and makes corrections as required
Greets, screens, and refers visitors and phone calls
May train others in work procedures or guide the work of temporary staff on a project or relief basis
Performs related duties as required or assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Equivalent to graduation from high school AND three (3) years of general clerical support or office assistant experience.

Please note: College coursework in Computer Applications/Business Technology or area of assignment may be substituted for one (1) year of the experience outlined above.

Knowledge of:

Principles of terminology of the instructional area
Office administrative practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment
Basic business data processing principles and the use of a computer
Applicable federal, state, and college laws, rules, and regulations
Policies and procedures related to the assigned office
Business mathematics, including percentages and decimals
Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Recordkeeping principles and procedures

Ability to:

Apply and explain relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
Perform specialized and complex office support work
Organize, prioritize, and coordinate work activities
Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the community
Organize, research, and maintain office files
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Compose routine correspondence from brief instructions
Make mathematic calculations with speed and accuracy
Use initiative and sound judgment within established guidelines
Operate standard office equipment with sufficient speed and accuracy to enter data into a computer and produce correspondence, and other written materials using various software

Additional Information

Hourly Rate: $26.36 per hour. Short-term and part-time assignment with variable hours based on the department's needs. Hours vary on departmental needs; but will be a minimum of 20 hours per week, Mondays through Fridays. Days and hours will vary based on the needs of the department..

Application Process:

Completed application
Attach resume

Please note: All application materials must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date indicated above.

Attention Applicants
Only completed applications with the above required documents will be reviewed by the committee. Application materials not required (including cover letters or letters of recommendation ) 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. Cabrillo is unable to sponsor work visas. A position eligibility pool may be established in order to fill other full-time, part-time, or substitute assignments as needs arise.

Selection Procedure
Meeting the posted requirements does not guarantee an interview. All notifications will be via email or phone call.

Conditions of Employment
Selected candidates given a conditional offer of employment are required to submit tuberculosis screening clearance results, proof of eligibility to work in the United States, and present their Social Security card upon hire (for payroll purposes). Cabrillo is anE-Verifyemployer.

EEO Statement

Cabrillo 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. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, color, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, status or protected veteran status.

Accommodations

Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Human Resources at cabrillohr@cabrillo.edu.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cabrilloedu/jobs/5123503/office-specialist-dental-hygiene-clinic-short-term-substitute