Substitute/Temporary Administrative Assistant at Santa Cruz County Office Of Education
About the Employer
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is committed to ensuring all students have the educational opportunities they need to thrive. We offer a wide range of services and programs geared at supporting our 10 public school districts and expanding educational opportunities and outcomes for over 37,000 students who call Santa Cruz County home. We envision an impactful educational community where everyone feels they belong and have the resources, relationships, and skills to thrive. Our mission is to create an equitable educational system that fosters growth, opportunities, and well-being for all. We work alongside partners in Santa Cruz County’s educational community to build BRIDGES — Belonging, Relationships, Innovation, Data-informed decision-making, Growth mindsets, Excellence, and Sustainability — to equity in education. The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Summary
Job Summary
This position will be assigned to the Educational Services Department: Under general supervision, to perform a variety of responsible secretarial and administrative support duties in support of an administrator; and to provide general information and assistance to faculty, staff, parents, and the general public. May exercise functional and technical oversight over clerical staff.
Requirements / Qualifications
Please read the full job description. Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized secretarial course work in office practices is desirable. Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible secretarial experience. License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver’s license and appropriate vehicle operation insurance.
Application Procedures: This is an on-call/temporary position. Applications is will be continuously screened. Qualified applicants will be invited to a written examination. If an applicant needs reasonable accommodation, we must be informed prior to the administration of the test. If selected, fingerprinting is required. You will need to supply our office with a negative (tuberculosis) PPD skin test clearance, skin tests, blood draws, or risk assessment questionnaires are accepted. The certificate is good for a four-year period. You can have the test done through the Santa Cruz Health Department, Doctors on Duty Clinic or by calling a physician or a clinic of your choice.
Requirements / Qualifications
Please read the full job description. Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized secretarial course work in office practices is desirable. Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible secretarial experience. License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver’s license and appropriate vehicle operation insurance.
Application Procedures: This is an on-call/temporary position. Applications is will be continuously screened. Qualified applicants will be invited to a written examination. If an applicant needs reasonable accommodation, we must be informed prior to the administration of the test. If selected, fingerprinting is required. You will need to supply our office with a negative (tuberculosis) PPD skin test clearance, skin tests, blood draws, or risk assessment questionnaires are accepted. The certificate is good for a four-year period. You can have the test done through the Santa Cruz Health Department, Doctors on Duty Clinic or by calling a physician or a clinic of your choice.
Comments and Other Information
Benefits: No benefits are offered with this position. On-call/temporary workers do not receive vacation but do receive sick as defined under Healthy Families Act (AB 1522/SB 616).
Comments and Other Information
Benefits: No benefits are offered with this position. On-call/temporary workers do not receive vacation but do receive sick as defined under Healthy Families Act (AB 1522/SB 616).
Application Deadline
3/31/2026 12:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
2/12/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Single Rate
$26.41 Per Hour
$26.41 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Based on the 2025-2026 Classified Salary Schedule.
Length of Work Year
up to 28 hours a week for up to 6 months
Employment Type
Part Time