Director - Human Resources en 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 the direction of the Deputy Superintendent, the Director of Human Resources assists with the planning, organizing, and management of the operations of the human resources department to provide human resources expertise and workforce management consultation in accordance with legal statutes to agency/department leadership in classification and compensation, talent management, HRIS systems, hiring, performance management, and employee/employer relations. The Director of Human Resources assists with driving Human Resources best practices and strategic direction across all offices and school site settings, including the development of policies and procedures. This position fosters and cultivates strong relationships with the broad range of MCOE employees and with the school districts in support of MCOE’s commitment to a culture that nurtures, serves, and leads.

All applicants will be contacted via e-mail. If you are experiencing difficulty submitting your Ed-Join application or scanning and attaching documents, you may contact EDJOIN HELP DESK at 1-888-900-8945, Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Please carefully review the attached job description for minimum requirements. Only candidates who meet minimum requirements and submit all required documentation will be considered for an interview. The following information must be received before the deadline date for your application to be considered for this position: 1) COMPLETED Edjoin online application, including section AB2534. 2) Resume 3) Three (3) recent letters of recommendation (signed and dated within the last 18 months). 4) Copy of Master's degree(s); any additional degree diploma(s) optional. 5) Copy of your California credential (s) authorizing service in this area(s). Education: Master's degree in instructional design, education administration, public administration, training and development, or related discipline. Credentials and/or Skills: Requires a valid CA Administrative Services Credential. Requires a valid California driver’s license. DMV Driver Record printout. Experience: Seven (7) years of experience, including five (5) years of management experience requiring an Administrative Credential.

Based off the 2025-2026 Certificated Management Salary Schedule

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.