School Administrative Secretary at Merced County Office of Education

The Merced County Office of Education assists Merced County’s 20 school districts through support and oversight of curriculum and instruction, alternative education, business services, early education, technology, migrant education, special education, and teacher credentialing. MCOE is led by the elected Merced County Superintendent of Schools and governed by the Merced County Board of Education. While serving as a focal point to facilitate local school/government/community partnerships, MCOE is responsible for the fiscal oversight of each school district in Merced County, hears appeals for student expulsion hearings and interdistrict transfers and operates Green Meadows Outdoor School.

Under administrative direction, the School Administrative Secretary coordinates, organizes, oversees and performs responsible and complex secretarial, administrative support and office management duties at the main office of a school for the Principal and other site administrators. Performs a variety of administrative tasks and coordinates and prioritizes the workflow and clerical support activities of the school office.

Minimum qualifications: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: This position requires a high school diploma or recognized equivalent plus one additional year of advanced secretarial training/coursework, and three years of progressive experience in a secretarial/office administration capacity. Experience working in a school district or similar agency is highly desirable. CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS: May require a valid California driver’s license, minimum amount of liability insurance required by law.. May require a DMV Driver Record printout. Requires typing test at 55 wpm.

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS: The following information must be received before the deadline date in order for your application to be considered for this position: -Complete online application -Detailed Resume -3 current letters of recommendation (DATED & SIGNED within the last 18 months) -Typing Certificate - 55 WPM (no online certificates accepted) -Unofficial College Transcripts and degree (if applicable) All applicants will be contacted via e-mail only.

(Maximum entry is step 3 @ $31.16 per hour)

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.