Sr. Executive Assistant, Superintendent's Office at Orange County Department of Education
About the Employer
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County’s most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE’s vision is that “Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success.” Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.
Job Summary
Job Summary
OCDE is seeking a consummate professional to provide complex, diverse, and confidential administrative and secretarial support to the Superintendent’s Office, including support to the Deputy Superintendent, Instructional Programs. The Senior Executive Assistant, Superintendent’s Office will interact regularly with Board members, top executives and managers in OCDE and other school districts, and other elected officials. The person selected must possess a thorough knowledge of OCDE policies and practices and use sophisticated communication skills to effectively provide information and respond to a variety of requests. The Senior Executive Assistant to the Superintendent’s Office will be called upon to represent OCDE and the Superintendent’s Office with professionalism and tact.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • High school diploma or equivalent. • Associate's degree in business management, communications or related field. • Seven (7) years of increasingly responsible office administrative or secretarial experience, at least two (2) years of which were in a lead capacity.
There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Describe your experience acting as a liaison between administrative leaders and the public. 2. Describe your experience supporting multiple organization leaders at one time. How did you effectively manage their various needs and requests including last minute changes to calendars, meetings, travel plans, and other matters? 3. How do you respond to inquiries from customers or the public when you are unsure of the subject matter? Please attach the following to your application: • Resume Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • High school diploma or equivalent. • Associate's degree in business management, communications or related field. • Seven (7) years of increasingly responsible office administrative or secretarial experience, at least two (2) years of which were in a lead capacity.
There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Describe your experience acting as a liaison between administrative leaders and the public. 2. Describe your experience supporting multiple organization leaders at one time. How did you effectively manage their various needs and requests including last minute changes to calendars, meetings, travel plans, and other matters? 3. How do you respond to inquiries from customers or the public when you are unsure of the subject matter? Please attach the following to your application: • Resume Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
Application Deadline
6/21/2023 12:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
4/24/2023
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Confidential, 12 Months, Range 56; $6,383.00 - $8,375.00 Monthly. Placement based on education and years of experience.
Length of Work Year
260 Days/12 Months
Employment Type
Full Time
Benefits
We provide a safe, caring, courteous, and professional environment that fosters collaborative work and individual development for employees. OCDE offers generous, comprehensive, tax-free insurance benefits options to full-time members of the staff. Benefits may be prorated for employees working fewer than 12 months per year or less than full-time. Benefits packages include medical, dental, and vision care insurance for employees and their eligible dependents, and life insurance for employees.