Administrative Aide, Head Start at Merced County Office of Education
About the Employer
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.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Head Start Program Director, perform a wide variety of administrative support services to the program Director and department staff; provide clerical support to the policy council; perform administrative and clerical duties as assigned by the Director; and respond to routine inquiries from the public.
Requirements / Qualifications
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS: The following information must be received before the deadline date in order for your application to be considered for this position: 1) Complete Ed-Join on-line application form 2) Detailed resume 3) Three (3) recent letters of recommendation (SIGNED and DATED within the last 18 months) *Candidates who meet minimum qualifications will be required to take and pass Microsoft Word and Excel Normal User test with WorkNet. If unable to attach required documents with your application, you may email it to Sara Olmos at solmos@mcoe.org or drop off at 632 W 13th St, Merced, ROOM C2. Make sure to indicate the position you are applying for.
Minimum qualifications: EDUCATION: High School Diploma plus one year of advanced secretarial training obtained through a community college or on-the-job training. AA Degree in office administration or related field desired. EXPERIENCE: Three years experience in a highly responsible secretarial or administrative assistant capacity. Experience providing administrative support to a program director or chief administrative officer desired. CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS: Proficient in the use of MS Word and Excel software and in other software programs, i.e., graphic layout design and databases. Ability to operate a variety of standard office equipment. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions; and interpret and explain Head Start policies and programs. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Proof of valid CA driver’s license and minimum amount of liability insurance required by law. DMV-H6 printout required. Bilingual in English/Spanish desired but not required.
Requirements / Qualifications
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS: The following information must be received before the deadline date in order for your application to be considered for this position: 1) Complete Ed-Join on-line application form 2) Detailed resume 3) Three (3) recent letters of recommendation (SIGNED and DATED within the last 18 months) *Candidates who meet minimum qualifications will be required to take and pass Microsoft Word and Excel Normal User test with WorkNet. If unable to attach required documents with your application, you may email it to Sara Olmos at solmos@mcoe.org or drop off at 632 W 13th St, Merced, ROOM C2. Make sure to indicate the position you are applying for.
Minimum qualifications: EDUCATION: High School Diploma plus one year of advanced secretarial training obtained through a community college or on-the-job training. AA Degree in office administration or related field desired. EXPERIENCE: Three years experience in a highly responsible secretarial or administrative assistant capacity. Experience providing administrative support to a program director or chief administrative officer desired. CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS: Proficient in the use of MS Word and Excel software and in other software programs, i.e., graphic layout design and databases. Ability to operate a variety of standard office equipment. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions; and interpret and explain Head Start policies and programs. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Proof of valid CA driver’s license and minimum amount of liability insurance required by law. DMV-H6 printout required. Bilingual in English/Spanish desired but not required.
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.
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.