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A-Team Dental Staffing

Dental Assistant |Temp

San Ramon, CA · On-site

$20 - $26.25/hr

Temporary Dental Assistant Here at A-Team Dental Staffing L.L.C we strive to link arms with 5 STAR Dental office in the CONTRA COSTA Area and surrounding cities. You can be confident that each office ...

A-Team Dental Staffing

Dental Assistant |Temp

San Ramon, CA

$20 - $26.25/hr

Temporary Dental Assistant Here at A-Team Dental Staffing L.L.C we strive to link arms with 5 STAR Dental office in the CONTRA COSTA Area and surrounding cities. You can be confident that each office ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary assistant in Berkeley, CA is $19.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.65 and $22.02 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Temporary Assistants are employees hired on a short-term basis to support organizations with administrative, clerical, or specialized tasks. They often fill in for permanent staff during absences, help during busy periods, or assist with specific projects. Their responsibilities can include data entry, scheduling, answering phones, and other office duties. Temporary Assistants provide flexibility to employers and can work through staffing agencies or be hired directly.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Assistant job openings in Berkeley, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,570 per year, or $19 per hour.

Temporary Confidential Assistant

California Teachers Association

Burlingame, CA • On-site

$20.25 - $26.25/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired 2 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Additional Information
Temporary position not to exceed 12 months
General Description
This position provides highly skilled administrative support to the Department's management team. The confidential and sensitive nature of the work performed by in this position requires the incumbent to exercise self-initiative, good judgment, and have a thorough knowledge of CTA internal policies and procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Assists in the preparation of materials that relate to Management's strategies and positions relative to the negotiation process with the employee bargaining units.
  • Assists in producing, duplicating, filing and document management of written materials used in determining and effecting Management policies directed toward the employee bargaining units.
  • Maintains and coordinates the executive calendars including coordinating requests for conferences and appointments. Arranges for appointments, meetings, and meeting facilities. Makes travel arrangements for executive staff.
  • Takes notes/minutes when necessary and/or requested including bargaining notes.
  • Drafts, prepares and finalizes letters, memos, reports and other documents.
  • Coordinates responses to communications relating to the work of the Management Department.
  • Responds to inquiries and requests directed to CTA executive offices, and directs such inquiries and requests to related departments, offices, and agencies of CTA as appropriate.
  • Acts for executive staff, under direction, in communicating with CTA leadership and staff regarding the business of the CTA executive offices.
  • Prepares and coordinates distribution of various materials and information to CTA leadership and staff.
  • Prepares and coordinates distribution of confidential and other materials for Board of Director's committees to which the executive staff has consultant responsibilities.
  • Prepares for UniServ and local Presidents Release Time Program notices and follow-ups.
  • Organizes and maintains files necessary for operation of executive offices.
  • Performs other appropriate duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree, or Associate degree and four (4) years of administrative experience.
  • Demonstrated self-initiative, ability to effectively organize and prioritize work, and exercise sound judgement.
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise planning, coordinating and follow through on large complex logistical projects, involving development of project management plans and deadlines independently.
  • High proficiency in administrative skills including composing and preparing letters, memorandums and utilizing proper report formatting, punctuation and spelling.
  • Ability to learn and communicate CTA structure, policies and procedures.
  • Experience and commitment to fostering a team approach and service delivery with excellent customer services skills.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers in a complex and independent organizational system.
  • Ability to communicate, develop and maintain effective working relationships with all levels within and outside of CTA.
  • Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Computer proficiency and the ability to learn and use the Association's software programs.
  • Ability to travel and work overtime as needed.

Additional Desirable Qualifications
  • Knowledge of CTA's organization structure, department functions, executive and policy making bodies, and staff structure of CTA.

* This is a Confidential Assistant position external to the CAS bargaining unit.
CTA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. CTA is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical or mental disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.

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