Principal Executive Assistant

Principal Executive AssistantAn equal opportunity employer fostering a workforce that embraces and reflects the rich diversity of Los Angeles County. Principal Executive Assistant $8,769 - $10,864 Monthly.PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY - Online applications must be submitted by: 8/25/2026 11:59 P.M. (Pacific) - To apply, you must be a current permanent employee of LACOE or on a re-employment list with LACOE by the application deadline.Under administrative direction, coordinates, monitors, and directs a variety of administrative and analytic duties related to the Office of the Superintendent, including the Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, and the Board of Education. The promotional opportunity is open for current permanent LACOE employees who have passed their initial probationary period within the organization or those on a re-employment list for LACOE. The resulting eligibility list will be unranked per Education Code Section 45272 (b).The Well Qualified Candidate Will Possess the Following Knowledge:County Office of Education operations, structure, policies and proceduresStructure, bureaucracy, and communications protocols of the California public education system and officialsBrown Act regulations for public meetingsRoberts Rules of OrderBusiness correspondence formattingEnglish grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and document compositionPrinciples of organizational effectivenessPrinciples of qualitative researchDesktop office software including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applicationsElectronic communications devices and software applicationsElectronic document management systemsElectronic project management and meeting coordination software applicationsPublication and Internet search techniquesFundamental concepts of employment laws, codes, and regulations including EEO, FLSA, FMLA, and Cal/OSHA; principles of progressive discipline; and applicable provisions of collective bargaining agreementsCompetencies:Critical Thinking – Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claimsFact Finding – Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or questionProfessional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the jobUsing Technology – Working with electronic hardware and software applicationsAdaptability – Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requiresAttention to Detail – Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work productsInforming – Proactively obtaining and sharing informationListening – Fully comprehending spoken communicationOral Communication – Engaging effectively in dialogueWriting – Communicating effectively in writingCustomer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectation of customersProfessional Impact – Presenting self as a positive representative of the organizationTeamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve shared goalsPolitical & Organizational Savvy – Working skillfully with politics, procedures, and protocols across organizational levels and boundariesProject Management – Planning and tracking projects to ensure they are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectivesCultural Proficiency – Modeling communications and interactions that respect and include all individuals and their languages, abilities, religions and culturesRequired Education and Experience:Education: Bachelor's degree in education, business, public administration, communications or other field related to the job requirements of this classification from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.Experience: Five years of experience as a staff, administrative, or personal assistant for a superintendent, senior executive, or cabinet member of a school district or County Office of Education.Additional Requirements: This classification works on the Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, and Board's schedule which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and on-call hours. A valid California driver's license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to obtain transportation between work sites may be required.Selection Process: Candidates who meet the minimum requirements above will be invited to participate in an examination that may consist of a review of training and experience. The resulting eligibility list will be unranked per Education Code Section 45272 (b).Contact: For information about the examination process you may send an e-mail to Jung Eun Park at View email address on click.appcast.io For general inquiries please call View phone number on click.appcast.io (Mon- Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm) For complete application information, please go to LACOE Personnel Commission, 9300 Imperial Hwy, EC-Annex, Downey, CA 90242Minimum qualifications must be met by the close of filing date. For more information, please go to For additional information on our testing procedures, please visit Applicant Resources on our website. Selection and promotion are based on a competitive examination process. Candidates who pass all exam parts are ranked according to overall exam score and placed on an eligibility (hiring) list. Vacant positions are filled from the top three ranks. Eligibility lasts for 12 months; however, additional recruitment may occur under a separate bulletin with additional candidates being merged onto the eligibility list. Some positions that involve public contact may require bilingual proficiency for which selective certification may apply (Education Code 45277.5). In addition, the eligibility list resulting from this examination may be used to fill vacancies in related job classifications for which no eligibility list exists (Education Code 45272). Veterans' Credit may be awarded for entry jobs. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application, testing, and employment are available to individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request an accommodation, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io as early as possible. This examination is authorized as Promotional Only, open to permanent LACOE employees. Recruitment ID: 27-LAC554 This announcement does not constitute an implied contract. 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