Administrative Assistant (Bond Projects)

Pasadena Unified School District serves the communities of Altadena, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre. The area is prominent for its numerous historical landmarks as well as the Rose Bowl Stadium and Tournament of Roses.

PUSD currently serves over 15,000 students and is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all students and staff. We are proud to offer a competitive benefits package to our employees, a District sponsored Induction program for those new to the profession (valued at $6000/year), and discounts on before and after school child care for our employees. Join our team today!

About the vacancy

• This is a bond funded position. The length of the assignment is dependent on funding availability.

• Location: District Service Center Hours/Day: 8 hours/day Days/Week: 5 days/week Months/Year: 12 months/year

• View Job Description for details

• Under general supervision of the Director of Maintenance, Operations, Transportation and Facilities and Facilities Program Manager, performs a wide variety of administrative and clerical duties for a Director level, administrative and/or management personnel designees at the Department level; assists with budget, prepares reports, supervises and evaluates other clerical staff and performs special projects.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:All applicants, including applicants presently employed by the Pasadena Unified School District, must complete an application online at www.edjoin.org.The application attachments must include:1) Proof of completed education (awarded Associate Arts degree or higher is required and preferred)*NOTE: If you are substituting experience for the required education, you must submit an awarded high school diploma or GED equivalent AND include substitution justification in your cover letter.2) Valid Class 'C' California Driver's License3) Proof of current Auto Liability Insurance4) Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter)5) Updated Resume6) Three (3) signed Letters of Recommendations (one from a current supervisor)*DEGREE VERIFICATION: Transcripts and degrees received outside the United States must be supplemented by a complete evaluation report from a regionally accredited foreign degrees review agency. For more information on foreign degree evaluation, visit: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635)

EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of responsible administrative or higher level clerical full-time experience, including two (2) years in a lead or supervisory capacity; EDUCATION:

AA degree or equivalent of sixty (60) semester units of college courses in business administration, office administration or related field. EQUIVALENCY: Additional responsible administrative or higher level clerical experience may be substituted for all or part of the required AA degree or equivalent of sixty (60) semester units on the basis of one (1) year of full-time experience being equal to thirty (30) semester units of college courses in business administration, office administration or related field. If substituting experience for education, a minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.

SPECIAL LICENSE OR LANGUAGE SKILLS: A valid Class C California Driver's License Use of private or alternative means of transportation may be required. The ability to speak, read and write a language in addition to English and the ability to take and transcribe dictation, is desirable.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: All applicants, including applicants presently employed by the Pasadena Unified School District, must complete an application online at www.edjoin.org. The application attachments must include: 1) Proof of completed education (awarded Associate Arts degree or higher is required and preferred)* NOTE: If you are substituting experience for the required education, you must submit an awarded high school diploma or GED equivalent AND include substitution justification in your cover letter. 2) Valid Class 'C' California Driver's License 3) Proof of current Auto Liability Insurance 4) Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter) 5) Updated Resume 6) Three (3) signed Letters of Recommendations (one from a current supervisor) *DEGREE VERIFICATION: Transcripts and degrees received outside the United States must be supplemented by a complete evaluation report from a regionally accredited foreign degrees review agency. For more information on foreign degree evaluation, visit: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635)

EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of responsible administrative or higher level clerical full-time experience, including two (2) years in a lead or supervisory capacity; EDUCATION:

AA degree or equivalent of sixty (60) semester units of college courses in business administration, office administration or related field. EQUIVALENCY: Additional responsible administrative or higher level clerical experience may be substituted for all or part of the required AA degree or equivalent of sixty (60) semester units on the basis of one (1) year of full-time experience being equal to thirty (30) semester units of college courses in business administration, office administration or related field. If substituting experience for education, a minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.

SPECIAL LICENSE OR LANGUAGE SKILLS: A valid Class C California Driver's License Use of private or alternative means of transportation may be required. The ability to speak, read and write a language in addition to English and the ability to take and transcribe dictation, is desirable.

Comments and Other Information

BENEFITS: Pasadena Unified School District offers exceptional benefits including: > Excellent health, dental, and vision plans with flexible options to meet varying needs with minimal out-of-pocket costs.

The district offers multiple medical plans (HMOs and PPOs through Blue Cross/Blue Shield or Kaiser), dental plan with Delta Dental, and vision with VSP or Spectera. > Discounts with PUSD's Early Childhood Education Program for staff enrolling their children in preschool education > Discounts with Pasadena LEARNs Program for staff needing before & after school support as well as summer enrichment > For those new to the teaching profession, a District provided Induction program (value of $6000 per year) as well as coaching and mentoring support and ongoing professional development for all staff > Free annual health screening through partnership with SISC > District paid life insurance of $10,000 > District paid AD&D coverage > Flexible Spending Account > For applicants who qualify, the District also offers a 457(b) tax-sheltered annuity plan > Membership with CALPERs or CalSTRS retirement systems > Up to 16 observed holidays per year Disclosure: As part of the pre-employment selection process and at any time during employment, Pasadena Unified School District may conduct a comprehensive background review or reviews through a consumer report and/or an investigative consumer report on candidates/employees. The scope of the consumer report/investigative consumer report may include, but is not limited to the following areas: verification of Social Security number; current and previous residences; employment history, including all personnel files; education; references; credit history and reports; criminal history, including records from any criminal justice agency in any or all federal, state or county jurisdictions; birth records; motor vehicle records, including traffic citations and registration; and any other public records.

For reporting detail, please reference the Federal Trade Commission's Fair Credit Reporting Act. Pasadena Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment.

Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to Title IX Compliance Officer for staff, Chief Human Resources Officer; 351 S. Hudson Street, Room #116, Pasadena, CA 91109; (626) 396 - 3611.