Confidential Business Department Assistant at Oak Park Unified
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent, Business and Administrative Services, performs highly-skilled and complex administrative and clerical data support duties assigned, utilizing technology necessary to complete the assigned work; establishes priorities and organizes workflow and provides accurate, relevant, and responsive information internally and externally; performs specialized duties involved in the collection, processing, input, verification, analysis, record-keeping and reporting of District data related to student and business information, purchasing, contracts, risk management, workers’ compensation, liability reporting, and related District systems.
Requirements / Qualifications
Knowledge of: Effective practices of office organization and management, efficient record keeping methods, use of office equipment and software applications including word processing, database and spreadsheet usage Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary, and composition Proper phone etiquette, public relations and interpersonal skills, including tact, courtesy, and patience Principles, practices, procedures and techniques involved in the collection, processing, input, verification, analysis and reporting of statistical data Principles, practices and techniques used in spreadsheets and relational databases, specifically in financial and/or student information systems, as appropriate for the assigned department Data control procedures and data entry operations Report writing and statistical record-keeping techniques Desktop troubleshooting Principles and practices related to school district purchasing processes, contracts, risk management, and workers’ compensation Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent Experience in a public school setting is highly desirable Financial, purchasing, contracts, risk management, workers’ compensation, experience desirable
Documents required: Letter of Introduction Current Resume Current Letters of Recommendation
Requirements / Qualifications
Knowledge of: Effective practices of office organization and management, efficient record keeping methods, use of office equipment and software applications including word processing, database and spreadsheet usage Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary, and composition Proper phone etiquette, public relations and interpersonal skills, including tact, courtesy, and patience Principles, practices, procedures and techniques involved in the collection, processing, input, verification, analysis and reporting of statistical data Principles, practices and techniques used in spreadsheets and relational databases, specifically in financial and/or student information systems, as appropriate for the assigned department Data control procedures and data entry operations Report writing and statistical record-keeping techniques Desktop troubleshooting Principles and practices related to school district purchasing processes, contracts, risk management, and workers’ compensation Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent Experience in a public school setting is highly desirable Financial, purchasing, contracts, risk management, workers’ compensation, experience desirable
Documents required: Letter of Introduction Current Resume Current Letters of Recommendation
Comments and Other Information
Why Join OPUSD?
Oak Park Unified is a high-performing district that values instructional excellence, strong relationships, and student well-being. The district invests in its educators through meaningful professional development, collaboration time, and training focused on inclusive practices and differentiated instruction.
Staff are supported through thoughtful policies and employee-centered benefits, including access to employee-based enrollment for their children, electric vehicle charging, discounted child care and staff meals, and other site-based resources that support work-life balance.
You will be joining a district where educators are trusted, supported, and encouraged to grow. We’re proud to be a place where caring professionals choose to build their careers, and where their contributions make a difference every day..
Equity
The Governing Board believes that the diversity that exists among the district's community of students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members is integral to the district's vision, mission, and goals. Addressing the needs of the most marginalized learners requires recognition of the inherent value of diversity and acknowledgment that educational excellence requires a commitment to equity in the opportunities provided to students and the resulting outcomes.
Comments and Other Information
Why Join OPUSD?
Oak Park Unified is a high-performing district that values instructional excellence, strong relationships, and student well-being. The district invests in its educators through meaningful professional development, collaboration time, and training focused on inclusive practices and differentiated instruction.
Staff are supported through thoughtful policies and employee-centered benefits, including access to employee-based enrollment for their children, electric vehicle charging, discounted child care and staff meals, and other site-based resources that support work-life balance.
You will be joining a district where educators are trusted, supported, and encouraged to grow. We’re proud to be a place where caring professionals choose to build their careers, and where their contributions make a difference every day..
Equity
The Governing Board believes that the diversity that exists among the district's community of students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members is integral to the district's vision, mission, and goals. Addressing the needs of the most marginalized learners requires recognition of the inherent value of diversity and acknowledgment that educational excellence requires a commitment to equity in the opportunities provided to students and the resulting outcomes.
Application Deadline
2/13/2026 3:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
1/30/2026
Contact
Melissa Curtis
818-735-3220
818-735-3220
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$5,720.16 - $7,221.57 Monthly
$5,720.16 - $7,221.57 Monthly
Add'l Salary Info
Administrative and Confidential Salary Schedule, Range A
Length of Work Year
12 Month, 40 hour work week
Employment Type
Full Time