Secretary - Early Education

Staff Secretary

Under general direction from assigned supervisor, the Staff Secretary performs a variety of secretarial/clerical support and receptionist duties, following established policies, procedures, routines, and methods. Assignments can be in instructional or administrative/business areas. Work is focused in the areas of skilled keyboarding and data entry, creation of spreadsheets and presentation graphics, receptionist duties, records maintenance, filing and retrieval of information and reports.

This position requires the ability to provide support with competencies such as the ability to carry out projects that involve research/gathering data and information from other departments and sites for reports and special studies.

Requirements / Qualifications

Please carefully review the attached job description for minimum requirements. Only candidates who meet minimum requirements and submit all required documentation will be considered for an interview. The following information must be received before the deadline date for your application to be considered for this position:
1) COMPLETED Edjoin online application
2) Resume
3) Three (3) recent letters of recommendation (signed and dated within the last 18 months)
4) Typing Certificate - 50 WPM (no online certificates accepted)
5) Excel and Word Normal User Prove-It Certifications. Applicants who do not have the certifications can go to Worknet Merced located at 1205 W 18th St, Merced, CA 95340, to take the test.
6) Unofficial college transcripts/degree (if applicable)

Education:

High School Diploma supplemented by one year of advanced secretarial training/coursework.

Experience:

Two years of experience in general clerical, secretarial, production keyboarding, or equivalent environment. Credentials and/or

Skills:

Valid CA driver's license and minimum amount of liability insurance required by law. DMV drivers printout required.

- Excel and Word Normal User Prove-It Certifications. Applicants who do not have the certifications can go to Worknet Merced located at 1205 W 18th St, Merced, CA 95340, to take the test.

All applicants will be contacted via e-mail. If you are experiencing difficulty submitting your Ed-Join application or scanning and attaching documents, you may contact EDJOIN HELP DESK at  Monday-Friday from 8 AM - 5 PM

• Certificate Copy (Applicants who do not have the certifications can go to Worknet Merced located at 1205 W 18th St, Merced, CA 95340, to take the test.)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) letters of recommendation dated and signed within the last 18 months.)
• Resume
• Typing Certificate (Must be 50 WPM, no online certificates accepted.)

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. 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.