Administrative Technician

Salary : $57,385.44 - $69,752.28 Annually
Location : Compton, CA
Job Type: 12 Months
Job Number: 26/27 - 9
Department: Information Technology
Opening Date: 08/13/2026
Closing Date: 9/3/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


Position Details


Under general supervision, performs a variety of difficult, responsible and specialized administrative, technical and staff support functions; may perform grant research and data collection; may prepare grant applications; creates and maintains specialized reports, records and files required in connection with department work processes; interacts with District administrators, staff, faculty and parents on technical matters; interacts with external funding agencies to insure accountability and compliance; compliance performs and related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions - Typical Duties

• Performs with a significant degree of independent accountability difficult technical and administrative work in support of department's functions and processes; plans, organizes and coordinates activities to assist program administrators; performing technical and administrative tasks of equivalent difficulty with similar independence; conceptualizes, designs and creates complex and sophisticated graphic layouts, forms, formats, letterheads, announcements, logos, presentations and other documents.
• Performs with a significant degree of independence, research into sources of funding for specialized education-based programs in the District.
• Prepares grant applications for submission to funding agencies; prepares related grantee performance reports; prepares related technical staff work necessary to the successful procurement of grant resources for the District.
• Performs department liaison functions; communicates with various groups to provide detailed information of department and program policies and procedures; receives calls and skillfully handles inquiries regarding department functions and responsibilities; researches and responds to requests; organizes and assists with activities, special projects, meetings and workshops; coordinates field trip reservations; develops processes for assigning and completing complaint procedures; coordinates recruitment job fairs and in-services.
• Creates, develops, maintains and updates specialized and custom forms, databases, logs, files, records and reports to support technical work processes in areas of assigned responsibility; designs, develops and maintains spreadsheets requiring data interpretation and manipulation; assembles, types and maintains bid specification packages; schedules division work orders, performs preliminary assessments of work order requirements, and records detailed information on work performed and associated costs.
• Researches and compiles data for specialized reports and special projects; ensures data accuracy; assists in preparing curriculum products and board agendas.
• Organizes, maintains and updates confidential subject, project and specialized technical files, documents and records; creates, maintains and updates filing systems; copies, compiles and distributes contracts, reports, documents and other materials.
• Maintains department and staff budget information and monitors against expenditures; prepares reports; notifies schools or staff when they have exceeded their budget.
• Attends and makes arrangements for a variety of meetings as required; organizes materials and workshops; makes arrangements for conferences, including coordinating and scheduling reservations for meeting rooms and office equipment.
• On a relief basis, may perform secretarial functions for department managers, supervisors and staff; answers, screens and directs telephone calls and takes messages; greets and directs visitors; prepares and maintains calendars; administers the department's online calendar; types, formats, edits, revises, proofreads and prints reports, correspondence, agreements, contracts, board items and other specialized and technical materials ranging from routine to complex; types from rough notes, drafts, dictation, modified standard formats and brief oral instructions; designs and creates customized forms and charts; edits and revises materials on diskette; reviews documents for accuracy, completeness and compliance with District requirements; data enters information in databases; provides translations and translates correspondence and documents; opens, screens and distributes mail and correspondence.
• Maintains staff attendance reports and records; computes fees for accurate payments and sends to appropriate departments for payment; processes stipends, additional assignments and substitute time cards; signs time cards in supervisor's absence.
• May provide guidance and direction to other office clerical employees; trains employees on office policies and procedures and use of department forms; prioritizes and schedules duties and assignments; monitors work assignments for Specially-funded programs.
• Performs computer troubleshooting and dispatches calls for repairs; upgrades and maintains software applications; provides training to staff on software applications.

Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience


High School Diploma or equivalent. Associate Degree or Equivalent in public or business administration or other related field preferred.
Three years of increasingly responsible office administrative, specialized administrative support or secretarial experience. Demonstrated competency in WORD, EXCEL, ZOOM and OUTLOOK.


Any other combination of training and/or experience which demonstrates the applicant is likely to possess the required skills, knowledge, and abilities may be considered.


Licenses and other Requirements:


Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver's License. Insurability by the district liability insurance carrier may be required. May be required to provide own transportation to sites during workday.
• Health and Welfare Plan for employees and eligible dependents. Plan includes District/Employee paid premium for health, dental, and vision.
• Paid Vacation: Vacation is prorated based on months worked per year and longevity with the District.
• Holidays: 16 days paid per fiscal year