Administrative Secretary - Superintendent's Office (4072)
Merced County Office of Education, Merced, CA, United States
Administrative Secretary
Under administrative direction, the Administrative Secretary performs specialized technical, secretarial, and administrative support duties typically for an educational administrator in a department having multiple sub-functions, or organization-wide service with substantial secretarial needs. Coordinates and performs administrative projects, work flow, and support activities for the office and related functions. This position requires the ability to carry out projects that involve data from other departments, sites or districts and research gathering of information for reports and special studies. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but are intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements. This position is included in the classified bargaining unit and is subject to terms of the collective bargaining agreement regarding membership, payment of like fee, or donation to a recognized charity.
Requirements / Qualifications
Application Requirements To be considered for this position, all of the following materials must be submitted by the application deadline: 1. A completed online application 2. A detailed resume 3. Three current letters of recommendation, dated and signed within the past 18 months 4. Unofficial transcripts (if applicable) 5. A valid typing certificate demonstrating a minimum of 55 words per minute (online certificates are not accepted) 6. Word and Excel Skills Test Certifications at a Normal User Level Applicants who do not currently possess the required typing or skills certifications may complete testing at Worknet of Merced (1205 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA) or any local Worknet location. Typing and Microsoft Word/Excel tests must be completed on a walk-in basis, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Testing typically takes no more than one hour to complete. Please complete all required testing and upload your certificates prior to submitting your application. Upon hire must present: -TB clearance, -Original high school diploma & official transcripts (if required by position). -Microsoft Office Specialist (must hold certificate or past MOS test within 6 month probation period) All applicants will be contacted via e-mail only.
Minimum qualifications: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:: This position requires a high school diploma or recognized equivalent supplemented by one year of college coursework in Office Administration, Business or related field, and three years of experience in an administrative support/secretarial capacity. View attached job description for complete details.
Comments and Other Information
IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate's eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.
Under administrative direction, the Administrative Secretary performs specialized technical, secretarial, and administrative support duties typically for an educational administrator in a department having multiple sub-functions, or organization-wide service with substantial secretarial needs. Coordinates and performs administrative projects, work flow, and support activities for the office and related functions. This position requires the ability to carry out projects that involve data from other departments, sites or districts and research gathering of information for reports and special studies. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but are intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements. This position is included in the classified bargaining unit and is subject to terms of the collective bargaining agreement regarding membership, payment of like fee, or donation to a recognized charity.
Requirements / Qualifications
Application Requirements To be considered for this position, all of the following materials must be submitted by the application deadline: 1. A completed online application 2. A detailed resume 3. Three current letters of recommendation, dated and signed within the past 18 months 4. Unofficial transcripts (if applicable) 5. A valid typing certificate demonstrating a minimum of 55 words per minute (online certificates are not accepted) 6. Word and Excel Skills Test Certifications at a Normal User Level Applicants who do not currently possess the required typing or skills certifications may complete testing at Worknet of Merced (1205 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA) or any local Worknet location. Typing and Microsoft Word/Excel tests must be completed on a walk-in basis, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Testing typically takes no more than one hour to complete. Please complete all required testing and upload your certificates prior to submitting your application. Upon hire must present: -TB clearance, -Original high school diploma & official transcripts (if required by position). -Microsoft Office Specialist (must hold certificate or past MOS test within 6 month probation period) All applicants will be contacted via e-mail only.
Minimum qualifications: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:: This position requires a high school diploma or recognized equivalent supplemented by one year of college coursework in Office Administration, Business or related field, and three years of experience in an administrative support/secretarial capacity. View attached job description for complete details.
Comments and Other Information
IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate's eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.