Unit Secretary/ Admin Support

San Andreas Regional Center • San Jose, CA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join San Andreas Regional Center – Where Every Role Matters. San Andreas Regional Center (SARC) is one of 21 regional centers in California, funded by the State and rooted in the values of the Lanterman Act. As a community-based nonprofit, we are dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in living full, independent, and inclusive lives. Join a diverse, mission-driven team that is passionate about making a meaningful difference every day. If you care deeply about equity, advocacy, and social impact— SARC is the place for you. Job Summary: While maintaining good public relations with community and implementing the vision of the Agency, this position handles secretarial and clerical responsibilities of specific professional staff members.

Requirements

• Training and experience equivalent to completion of twelfth grade
• Three years of clerical/secretarial work experience
• Ability to type accurately at a rate of not less than 55 words per minute using a computer and/or electric typewriter
• Ability to do secretarial/clerical work involving a degree of independent judgment and requiring accuracy and speed
• Knowledge of dictating equipment and how to transcribe
• Ability to work cooperatively with others
• Use of an automobile, possession of a valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance for the minimum amount prescribed by law or the ability to provide for independent transportation

Nice To Haves

• Will consider education in lieu of experience, 2 years college equal 1 year experience
• Experience utilizing computer equipment in a clerical/secretarial position
• Knowledge of medical terminology helpful

Responsibilities

• Typing correspondence, memos, forms and reports from dictated notes, dictaphone or handwritten copy using a computer or electric typewriter
• Reviewing documents and forms to assure completeness and accuracy
• Answering telephone console, taking messages and directing calls to appropriate staff
• Distributing mail
• Maintaining appointment calendars
• Making arrangements for meetings
• Maintaining manuals, files and records
• Updating data stored in the computer system
• Other clerical/secretarial assignments as assigned

Benefits

• Free medical coverage for employees
• Free dental and vision insurance for dependents
• CalPERS pension plan
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Five days of paid education leave per fiscal year
• Vacation time
• Sick leave
• 12 paid holidays
• 2 floating holidays
• Life insurance, with options for additional coverage
• Access to an employee discounts portal

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED