Principal Assistant to the County Superintendent

Santa Clara County Office of Education•San Jose, CA
•Onsite

About The Position

Oversees and directs the day-to-day operations of the Office of the Superintendent; performs, coordinates, monitors, and directs a variety of high-level administrative and analytic duties; interprets policies and regulations to officials, staff and the public; plans, coordinates and organizes assigned office activities, supports public relations and flow of communications and information for and as assigned by the County Superintendent. This position is full-time, in-person and has a work year of 12 months, 260 days, 8 hours per day. Leadership team members are eligible to receive a $2,500 annual stipend for a master’s degree and a $2,500 additional stipend for a doctorate, provided official documentation is submitted.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in education, business, administration, communications, public policy, law or related field
  • Five years’ experience in a business management or executive assistant role reporting to a senior executive, superintendent, or cabinet member
  • Experience organizing and directing multiple teams and departments
  • Experience planning and leading strategic initiatives
  • Experience supervising and evaluating staff
  • Valid California driver's license

Nice To Haves

  • Project management certificate

Responsibilities

  • Oversees and directs the day-to-day operations of the Office of the Superintendent
  • Performs, coordinates, monitors, and directs a variety of high-level administrative and analytic duties
  • Interprets policies and regulations to officials, staff and the public
  • Plans, coordinates and organizes assigned office activities
  • Supports public relations and flow of communications and information for and as assigned by the County Superintendent

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Fertility healthcare and family forming benefits
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Employee Health and Wellness Program, including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health and Well-Being resources
  • Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
  • California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
  • 403b or 457 Retirement Accounts
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • 16 Paid Holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • $2,500 annual stipend for a master’s degree
  • $2,500 additional stipend for a doctorate
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