Administrative Assistant III, Educational Services

About the Employer

The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County's most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students.


In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment.


OCDE's vision is that "Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success." Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.


Job Summary

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.

Requirements / Qualifications

Comments and Other Information

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.
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