PROGRAM ASSISTANT, NURSING
FIRST REVIEW DATE JUNE 25, 2026 - OPEN UNTIL FILLED
$21.89 TO $31.16 PER HOUR
12 MONTHS / 28 HOURS A WEEK POSITION
EXPECTED STARTING PAY $21.89 TO $24.62 PER HOUR
Under the direction of an administrator or manager, performs a wide variety of specialized program support services to assist students and faculty within the nursing program; performs a wide variety of duties and responsibilities specific to pre-licensure nursing education and compliance with healthcare agencies, state nursing boards, and operational student-focused requirements of the nursing program.
Knowledge of:
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District and college policies, procedures, rules, and regulations related to the area of assignment.
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Administrative support and services provided to programs for developing, retaining, and engaging students.
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California Education Code related to the area of assignment.
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Organizational operations, policies, and objectives.
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General functions, policies, rules, and regulations of a community college.
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Applicable codes, regulations, policies, procedures, and laws.
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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
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Record-keeping, record and file retrieval, filing, file sharing, and filing systems methods and techniques.
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Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
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Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
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Computer software programs and applications, computer hardware, and peripheral equipment.
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Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
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Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
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Operation of computers, software programs and applications, and hardware peripherals.
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Mathematic calculations.
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Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
Ability to:
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Independently perform the essential responsibilities of the position.
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Learn, interpret, explain, and apply knowledge of college and department organization, operations, programs, functions, and special terminology used in the area of assignment.
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Prepare spreadsheets, records, files, graphs, charts, standard correspondence, and communications related to the area of assignment.
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Maintain confidentiality of private, medical, and personal program and student information.
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Plan, coordinate, organize, and prioritize workload to meet schedules and timelines.
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Coordinate flow of communications and information as needed.
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Generate and prepare comprehensive reports related to the area of assignment.
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Compose effective correspondence.
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Type or input data at an acceptable rate of speed.
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Answer telephones and greet the public courteously.
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Maintain a variety of records, logs, and files.
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Utilize a computer to input and/or extract data, maintain automated records, and generate computerized reports.
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Work independently with little direction.
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Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
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Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
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Add, subtract, multiply, and divide with speed and accuracy.
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Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others during the course of work.
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Demonstrate a sensitivity and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students, and of staff and students with physical and learning disabilities.?
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this classification, employees are regularly required to sit or stand for extended periods of time; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel, operate personal computers and other standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; bend at the waist, kneel, or crouch to file materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, ability to distinguish basic shades and colors, and the ability to adjust focus.
Employees are frequently required to walk and stand and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this classification, incumbents are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information, and documents; use math and mathematical reasoning; analyze and solve problems; learn and apply new information and skills; perform highly detailed work under changing intensive deadlines on multiple, concurrent tasks; and interact with District administration, management, staff, students, vendors, the public, elected officials, and others encountered in the course of work, some of whom may be dissatisfied or disruptive.
Work Environment
The work environments described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this classification. Incumbents in this classification may encounter frequent interruptions by college personnel, students, and the public. Employees work under typical office conditions with constant interruptions; noise levels may vary depending on activities of the office, division, or department. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires us to identify the essential (*) duties/functions of the position. We have indicated those duties with an (*) on the job description.
Diversity Statement
Adopted May 2023
College of the Siskiyous (Siskiyous) acknowledges and condemns the history of colonization of the Indigenous Tribes who originally inhabited the land on which our institution stands. We acknowledge their continued existence and wisdom regarding this place and area.
It is our mission and vision to foster a community that is inclusive, responsive and supportive of all of its members equitably. It is important for our students and staff to understand the history of our area, acknowledge the past, collaborate with our communities, and facilitate course work which empowers our students with the tools to lead with respect.
All members of the College community are responsible for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning environment in which differences are embraced, sharing is encouraged, equity is sought, and inclusiveness is practiced. We will continually assess our progress to ensure that diversity initiatives disrupt and eliminate harmful policies within our college community. Siskiyous welcomes and embraces students and employees from all backgrounds including, but not limited to: ability or disability, age, ancestry, body type or size, citizenship or immigration status, economic status, educational status, employment status, ethnicity, food or housing insecurity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, incarceration experience, language, marital or partner status, military or veteran status, national origin, neuro-diversity, physical or mental health status, political affiliation, race or racial identity, religion, reproductive status, sex, and/or sexual orientation.
The College strives to ensure that its diversity initiatives are anti-racist and inclusive. Our ultimate goal is to eliminate oppressive policies within our College community.
