School Administrative Secretary - Internal Applicants Only at Merced County Office 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 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 administrative direction, the School Administrative Secretary coordinates, organizes, oversees and performs responsible and complex secretarial, administrative support and office management duties at the main office of a school for the Principal and other site administrators. Performs a variety of administrative tasks and coordinates and prioritizes the workflow and clerical support activities of the school office.
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: -Complete online application -Detailed Resume -3 current letters of recommendation (DATED & SIGNED within the last 18 months) -Typing Certificate - 55 WPM (no online certificates accepted) -Unofficial College Transcripts and degree (if applicable) All applicants will be contacted via e-mail only.
Minimum qualifications: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: This position requires a high school diploma or recognized equivalent plus one additional year of advanced secretarial training/coursework, and three years of progressive experience in a secretarial/office administration capacity. Experience working in a school district or similar agency is highly desirable. CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS: May require a valid California driver’s license, minimum amount of liability insurance required by law. May require a DMV Driver Record printout. Requires typing test at 55 wpm.
- Copy of Transcript
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (A total of 3 Letters of Recommendation are required.)
- Resume
- Typing Certificate
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: -Complete online application -Detailed Resume -3 current letters of recommendation (DATED & SIGNED within the last 18 months) -Typing Certificate - 55 WPM (no online certificates accepted) -Unofficial College Transcripts and degree (if applicable) All applicants will be contacted via e-mail only.
Minimum qualifications: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: This position requires a high school diploma or recognized equivalent plus one additional year of advanced secretarial training/coursework, and three years of progressive experience in a secretarial/office administration capacity. Experience working in a school district or similar agency is highly desirable. CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS: May require a valid California driver’s license, minimum amount of liability insurance required by law. May require a DMV Driver Record printout. Requires typing test at 55 wpm.
- Copy of Transcript
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (A total of 3 Letters of Recommendation are required.)
- Resume
- Typing Certificate
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.
Please ensure that your email address is correct. All correspondence for this job posting will be done through email.
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.
Please ensure that your email address is correct. All correspondence for this job posting will be done through email.
Application Deadline
5/3/2026 4:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
4/28/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$29.09 - $33.38 Per Hour
$29.09 - $33.38 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
(Maximum entry is step 3 @ $31.16 per hour)
Length of Work Year
220 days per year, 8 hours per day
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
(Lee Andersen Education Center) 1800 Matthew Dr. Atwater, CA 95301
Hours
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
PROGRAM
Ed Services / Student Programs
FOR ASSISTANCE WITH YOUR ED-JOIN APPLICATION
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INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
This recruitment is only open to qualified internal PERMANENT MCOE employees.
Screening
Screening is based on information provided on the application. Read the position announcement CAREFULLY! Complete the application THOROUGHLY and be SPECIFIC. AVOID using "VARIES", "ON CALL", "SEE RESUME" or SIMILAR VAGUE LANGUAGE. Give DETAILED INFORMATION. Carefully review attached job description. Submit all required, additional documents as specified.