Executive Assistant at Alameda County Office Of Education
About the Employer
The Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) leads with a student-centered vision, innovating in the classroom and building safe and supportive community schools. We collaborate and partner with local, county, and state agencies to address challenges students face. We are looking for individuals who can enact our vision: equipping the most vulnerable students and those who serve them with the tools to thrive. Join our team as we reimagine services to more holistically support students and erase the predetermination of failure for children, especially Alameda County’s most marginalized youth.
Job Summary
Job Summary
This position is placed in our District Business & Advisory Services department, reporting to the Chief of District Business and Advisory Services, performing complex and responsible high-level administrative assistant duties in a variety of administrative tasks and functions; interprets policies and regulations to staff and the public; plans, coordinates and organizes office activities and flow of communications and information.
Requirements / Qualifications
THE POSITION: Under the direction of the assigned administrator, performs complex and responsible high-level administrative assistant duties in a variety of administrative tasks and functions; interprets policies and regulations to staff and the public; plans, coordinates and organizes office activities and flow of communications and information for the assigned administrator. This position requires thorough knowledge of organizational operations, policies and procedures, and ability to provide complex and technical administrative support to a diverse group of public and county official representatives. This position will coordinate and organize office activities and the flow of communications and information, while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. This position may report to the Board of Education, Administrator in Finance and Operations, Administrator in District Business Advisory Services or Administrator in People & Leadership. LOCATION: 313 W. Winton Ave. Hayward, CA 94544 TYPICAL DUTIES: Performs complex and responsible high-level duties as an executive assistant; plans, coordinates, and organizes office and department activities; acts as a liaison and provides support to County staff, CBO's, school districts, public agencies, and the general public; composes correspondence independently on a variety of matters; compiles and develops correspondence, forms, reports, contracts, packets, statistical data, memoranda, bulletins, newsletters, notices, vouchers, lists, and other materials as directed; prepares, formats, edits, proofreads, and revises written materials. Provides advanced calendar management, prioritizes inquiries and requests while troubleshooting conflicts; makes judgements and recommendations to ensure smooth day-to-day engagements.
Provides a "gatekeeper" and "gateway" role, providing a bridge for smooth communication between assigned administrator or the Board and staff, demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust, and support with the Executive Team. Researches and compiles a variety of information; computes statistical information for various federal, state and local grant reporting; processes and evaluates a variety of forms and applications related to department programs. SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: Minimum of 5 years professional work experience in business administration is required. Education: Bachelor's degree in Business or related field. Equivalency: Combination of education and experience. School Business experience is preferred. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, May 9, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The EdJoin Online Application and materials must be received by the final application filling date. Incomplete or late EdJoin Online Applications will not be accepted. THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION MATERIALS ARE REQUIRED: Completed EDJOIN Online Application, Cover Letter and Resume. APPLICATION SCREENING & EXAMINATION PROCESS: A review of the candidates’ EdJoin Online Applications to verify possession of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who complete the EdJoin Online Application and who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. Those invited to participate will be notified via email of the date, time, and place of the examinations. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components.
Requirements / Qualifications
THE POSITION: Under the direction of the assigned administrator, performs complex and responsible high-level administrative assistant duties in a variety of administrative tasks and functions; interprets policies and regulations to staff and the public; plans, coordinates and organizes office activities and flow of communications and information for the assigned administrator. This position requires thorough knowledge of organizational operations, policies and procedures, and ability to provide complex and technical administrative support to a diverse group of public and county official representatives. This position will coordinate and organize office activities and the flow of communications and information, while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. This position may report to the Board of Education, Administrator in Finance and Operations, Administrator in District Business Advisory Services or Administrator in People & Leadership. LOCATION: 313 W. Winton Ave. Hayward, CA 94544 TYPICAL DUTIES: Performs complex and responsible high-level duties as an executive assistant; plans, coordinates, and organizes office and department activities; acts as a liaison and provides support to County staff, CBO's, school districts, public agencies, and the general public; composes correspondence independently on a variety of matters; compiles and develops correspondence, forms, reports, contracts, packets, statistical data, memoranda, bulletins, newsletters, notices, vouchers, lists, and other materials as directed; prepares, formats, edits, proofreads, and revises written materials. Provides advanced calendar management, prioritizes inquiries and requests while troubleshooting conflicts; makes judgements and recommendations to ensure smooth day-to-day engagements.
Provides a "gatekeeper" and "gateway" role, providing a bridge for smooth communication between assigned administrator or the Board and staff, demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust, and support with the Executive Team. Researches and compiles a variety of information; computes statistical information for various federal, state and local grant reporting; processes and evaluates a variety of forms and applications related to department programs. SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: Minimum of 5 years professional work experience in business administration is required. Education: Bachelor's degree in Business or related field. Equivalency: Combination of education and experience. School Business experience is preferred. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, May 9, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The EdJoin Online Application and materials must be received by the final application filling date. Incomplete or late EdJoin Online Applications will not be accepted. THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION MATERIALS ARE REQUIRED: Completed EDJOIN Online Application, Cover Letter and Resume. APPLICATION SCREENING & EXAMINATION PROCESS: A review of the candidates’ EdJoin Online Applications to verify possession of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who complete the EdJoin Online Application and who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. Those invited to participate will be notified via email of the date, time, and place of the examinations. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components.
Comments and Other Information
THE PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Application Review…………………………………………................................PASS/FAIL
2. Supplemental Questionnaire…………………….…….……....(Due 5/15/2025)PASS/FAIL
3. Technical Oral PC Interview*…………….............Weighted 100% (Thursday, 5/22/2025)
4. Final Oral Interview*………………….…...........................................(Week of 5/26/2025)
Comments and Other Information
THE PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Application Review…………………………………………................................PASS/FAIL
2. Supplemental Questionnaire…………………….…….……....(Due 5/15/2025)PASS/FAIL
3. Technical Oral PC Interview*…………….............Weighted 100% (Thursday, 5/22/2025)
4. Final Oral Interview*………………….…...........................................(Week of 5/26/2025)