Administrative Secretary

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

Under administrative direction, the Administrative Secretary performs specialized technical, secretarial, and administrative support duties typically for an educational administrator in a department having multiple sub-functions, or organization wide service with substantial secretarial needs. Coordinates and performs administrative projects, work flow, and support activities for the office and related functions. This position requires the ability to carry out projects that involve data from other departments, sites or districts and research gathering of information for reports and special studies.

Requirements / Qualifications

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS: The following information must be received before the deadline date for your application to be considered for this position:
1. Complete online application
2. Detailed Resume
3. Typing Certificate (Must be able to type 55 WPM, online certificates are NOT acceptable. WorkNet offers walk-in and appointments for typing certificates.)
4. WorkNet "Prove It" Testing (Must satisfactorily pass test in Word and Excel. (Call WorkNet to schedule an appointment, email results to ariosbelt@mcoe.org)
4. Unofficial College Transcripts
5. OPTIONAL: Three current letters of recommendation (DATED & SIGNED within the last 18 months.)
6. Microsoft Office Specialist (Must hold certificate or past MOS test within probation period.)

-Upon hire must present TB clearance, original high school diploma.

All applicants will be contacted via e-mail only.

Minimum qualifications:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE::
This position requires a high school diploma or recognized equivalent supplemented by one year of college coursework in Office Administration, Business or related field, and three years of experience in an administrative support/secretarial capacity.

CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
1. May require a valid California driver's license. If using a personal vehicle in the course of employment, one must have proof of liability insurance required by law..
2. DMV H-6 printout.
3. Requires Word MOS Specialist level.
4. Requires a typing certificate at 55 wpm. (Online certificates will NOT be accepted, WorkNet offers walk-ins and appointments for typing certificates).

View the attached job description for complete details.

• 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.

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