Administrative Assistant III, Educational Services

Administrative Assistant III

The Administrative Assistant III provides advanced administrative and clerical support to an OCDE program or department, independently managing a wide range of complex office functions that require strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and detailed knowledge of OCDE procedures. This role supports multiple staff members, prepares technical documents and reports, maintains specialized databases and records, and coordinates large-scale meetings, trainings, and events. The position also handles sensitive information, communicates with diverse stakeholders, tracks budgets, processes program documents, and ensures accuracy and compliance across all work products. Ideal candidates excel at managing shifting priorities, producing high-quality work with minimal direction, and building effective working relationships in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment. An Eligibility List will be established for this position.

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Graduation from high school or high school equivalency test. Three (3) years of increasingly responsible office administrative or secretarial experience.

Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application. Once you have submitted your application, you cannot go back and make changes. If you need to make changes, you will need to withdraw your application and resubmit prior to the deadline. For any further questions in regards to the position or recruitment process, please contact our office at View phone number on click.appcast.io Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual's identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability. We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position. AA/EOE/ADA

Orange County Department of Education