Senior Executive Assistant, Student Services Division at Orange County Department of Education
IN-HOUSE VACANCY - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY
This position is only available to current employees of this school district. Applications submitted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered.
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
The Orange County Department of Education is seeking an experienced and highly organized Senior Executive Assistant to support a Cabinet-level leader at the Orange County Department of Education. This vital role involves complex administrative, supervisory, and confidential responsibilities in a fast-paced, high level environment.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education, Experience, and Training Guidelines: 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 or high school equivalency test. • Five (5) 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 supporting executive-level leadership in a highly confidential environment, as well as acting as a liaison between such leaders and division staff and/or the public. 2. This position requires supervising and mentoring administrative support staff while managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Describe a time when you balanced your leadership responsibilities with your own workload.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education, Experience, and Training Guidelines: 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 or high school equivalency test. • Five (5) 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 supporting executive-level leadership in a highly confidential environment, as well as acting as a liaison between such leaders and division staff and/or the public. 2. This position requires supervising and mentoring administrative support staff while managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Describe a time when you balanced your leadership responsibilities with your own workload.
Comments and Other Information
A completed EdJoin application is required for a candidate to be considered for this opportunity. An attached resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed EdJoin 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 selected candidate will also be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
EOE/ADA
Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.
Comments and Other Information
A completed EdJoin application is required for a candidate to be considered for this opportunity. An attached resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed EdJoin 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 selected candidate will also be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
EOE/ADA
Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.
Application Deadline
8/17/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/7/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$6,229.00 - $8,168.00 Monthly
$6,229.00 - $8,168.00 Monthly
Add'l Salary Info
Supervisory, Range 53: Placement based on review of education and experience.
Length of Work Year
260 days/12 months
Employment Type
Full Time