Santa Cruz County Office of Education Is Hiring An Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant (Bilingual Required - English/Spanish) at Santa Cruz County Office Of Education

Join an organization committed to fostering equitable educational opportunities for all students in Santa Cruz County! 🌟

Application Details

• Deadline: Until Filled
• Posted on: August 15, 2025
• Contact: Ana De Leon-Romero
• Number of Openings: 1

Compensation & Schedule

• Salary Range: $4,577 - $5,771 Monthly 💰
• Additional Salary Info: Based on the 2025-2026 Classified Salary Schedule. Salary placement depends on education and experience.
• Work Year: 40 hours/week, 12 months/year, full-time (1 FTE) 🕒
• Employment Type: Full Time

About The Employer

The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is dedicated to ensuring all students have the educational opportunities they need to succeed. We support 10 public school districts and serve nearly 40,000 students. Our mission is to create an equitable educational system fostering growth, opportunities, and well-being for all. We envision a vibrant community where everyone belongs and has access to resources, relationships, and skills to thrive. 🌱

Our core values include Belonging, Relationships, Innovation, Data-informed decision-making, Growth mindsets, Excellence, and Sustainability — collectively known as BRIDGES — as we pursue educational equity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Job Summary

This bilingual (English/Spanish: Speaking Only) position is assigned to the Alternative Education Department. Under general supervision, you will perform a variety of responsible secretarial and administrative support duties to assist an administrator, providing information and assistance to faculty, staff, parents, and the public. You may also exercise functional and technical oversight over clerical staff.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Equivalent to high school diploma (completion of the twelfth grade)
• Supplemented by specialized secretarial coursework in office practices is desirable
• Two years of progressive secretarial experience

Licensing & Certifications

• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California driver’s license
• Appropriate vehicle operation insurance

Application Procedures

Applicants are required to submit a completed application, ideally with a résumé attached. Selected candidates will be invited to:

• Pass a written examination (50%)
• Followed by an oral examination on knowledge and skills (50%)

An eligibility list will be created and the top three candidates will be interviewed for final selection. The eligibility list remains valid for six months unless exhausted.

If accommodations are needed, applicants must inform us prior to testing. A bilingual and biliterate proficiency exam will be administered; passing the oral section is necessary to qualify for a 2.5% bilingual stipend.

Selected candidates must undergo fingerprinting and provide a negative tuberculosis (PPD) skin test clearance, valid for four years, obtainable through Santa Cruz Health Department, Doctors on Duty Clinic, or any physician/clinic of choice.

Additional Comments & Benefits

Employees benefit from:

• Vision, dental, and medical coverage for themselves and dependents
• Multiple medical plan options with tax-advantaged Section 125 plans
• Retirement benefits through CalPERS, with required employee contributions
• Long-term disability and life insurance
• Educational stipends for degrees, e.g., $375 for Associate’s, $750 for Bachelor’s, $1,500 for Master's, and additional for Doctorate degrees, prorated based on full-time status

For detailed benefits information, visit the Benefits Administration Page.