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Hayward Unified School District
School Office Manager-Bilingual Spanish Preferred
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What they do
An Office Manager directs administrative staff and manages workflow in a business office. Supervises clerical work, tracks office supplies, oversees maintenance for office equipment and manages budget for office expenses. May hire and train staff.
$68,730 / year median in California
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Under the direction of the Principal or other designated administrator, organize, coordinate, schedule and perform office activities at an assigned elementary, middle or special school site and serve as secretary to the Principal or other designated administrator; train and provide work direction to clerical personnel and others as assigned.
Organize and coordinate a wide variety of clerical and other office functions and activities in the administrative office of an assigned elementary, middle or special school; prioritize and schedule duties and assignments to assure efficiency and meet established time lines. Serve as secretary and provide administrative assistance to the Principal or other designated administrator; schedule and arrange appointments, meetings and conferences; open, sort and route mail and participate in mass mailing activities as assigned. Relieve the Principal or other designated administrator of routine administrative duties and in the Principal's or other designated administrator's absence use independent judgment to determine appropriate course of action regarding emergency situations. Communicate with a variety of site and District personnel and administrators regarding school operations and maintenance, personnel matters, supplies, policies and procedures and student attendance, activities and concerns. Type from notes, rough draft or verbal instructions a variety of written materials including correspondence, agenda items, bulletins, records, forms, memoranda, reports, lists and confidential materials; take and transcribe materials as assigned by the position Compose correspondence independently on a variety of matters including those of a confidential nature; compile and type various letters, reports, contracts, statistical data, memos, bulletins, lists and other materials as directed; prepare, format, edit and proofread written materials. Compile and organize information for the Principal or other designated administrator; compose and respond to routine correspondence; collect, complete and expedite State and District required forms and reports. Answer phones and greet visitors; take and relay messages; provide information to students, parents, faculty and site personnel; interpret, apply and explain District policies and school procedures, programs, activities and regulations. Operate a variety of office machines including computer and related peripheral equipment, calculator, copier and other office equipment as assigned. Prepare and maintain a variety of records, files and reports related to staff attendance, personnel and payroll, supplies and inventory and site maintenance operations; maintain confidentiality of information related to students and personnel. Maintain accurate staff absence records and reports and prepare substitute time sheets; provide orientation, keys, directions and pertinent information to substitutes. Participate in various enrollment and registration activities; prepare registration packets; input new student data into appropriate computer system Administer basic first aid to students as necessary; issue passes to ill or injured students to leave school grounds; administer medication in accordance with physician instructions and collective bargaining contract guidelines. Order, receive and distribute school supplies, materials and equipment as needed, verify billings; assure office machines function properly and arrange repairs as needed. Monitor students sent to the office due to illness, discipline/behavioral reasons or who have not been picked up on time. Attend and participate in a variety of in-service and/or off-site trainings and meetings.
Graduation from high school and two years of increasingly responsible clerical and secretarial experience involving public contact; working with children.
Organize and coordinate a wide variety of clerical and other office functions and activities in the administrative office of an assigned elementary, middle or special school; prioritize and schedule duties and assignments to assure efficiency and meet established time lines. Serve as secretary and provide administrative assistance to the Principal or other designated administrator; schedule and arrange appointments, meetings and conferences; open, sort and route mail and participate in mass mailing activities as assigned. Relieve the Principal or other designated administrator of routine administrative duties and in the Principal's or other designated administrator's absence use independent judgment to determine appropriate course of action regarding emergency situations. Communicate with a variety of site and District personnel and administrators regarding school operations and maintenance, personnel matters, supplies, policies and procedures and student attendance, activities and concerns. Type from notes, rough draft or verbal instructions a variety of written materials including correspondence, agenda items, bulletins, records, forms, memoranda, reports, lists and confidential materials; take and transcribe materials as assigned by the position Compose correspondence independently on a variety of matters including those of a confidential nature; compile and type various letters, reports, contracts, statistical data, memos, bulletins, lists and other materials as directed; prepare, format, edit and proofread written materials. Compile and organize information for the Principal or other designated administrator; compose and respond to routine correspondence; collect, complete and expedite State and District required forms and reports. Answer phones and greet visitors; take and relay messages; provide information to students, parents, faculty and site personnel; interpret, apply and explain District policies and school procedures, programs, activities and regulations. Operate a variety of office machines including computer and related peripheral equipment, calculator, copier and other office equipment as assigned. Prepare and maintain a variety of records, files and reports related to staff attendance, personnel and payroll, supplies and inventory and site maintenance operations; maintain confidentiality of information related to students and personnel. Maintain accurate staff absence records and reports and prepare substitute time sheets; provide orientation, keys, directions and pertinent information to substitutes. Participate in various enrollment and registration activities; prepare registration packets; input new student data into appropriate computer system Administer basic first aid to students as necessary; issue passes to ill or injured students to leave school grounds; administer medication in accordance with physician instructions and collective bargaining contract guidelines. Order, receive and distribute school supplies, materials and equipment as needed, verify billings; assure office machines function properly and arrange repairs as needed. Monitor students sent to the office due to illness, discipline/behavioral reasons or who have not been picked up on time. Attend and participate in a variety of in-service and/or off-site trainings and meetings.
OTHER DUTIES
Train and provide work direction to others as assigned. Receive and receipt monies for student needs and purchases. Assist site administrator in compiling budgetary data and maintaining financial records as requested. Maintain key distribution log as assigned; collect and distribute keys. May assist with work orders. In the absence of, or to assist the Attendance Clerk, may register new students; prepare new student cumulative files, may receive and process attendance data according to established procedures; may receive telephone or written clearances for absences; may call parents as needed to verify excuses or absences; may issue tardy and readmit slips. Ensure a safe environment. Perform related duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Organization and coordination of clerical and secretarial functions in an assigned elementary or middle, or special school office. Secretarial, clerical and administrative assistance duties required to support a school administrator. Attendance policies, procedures, and guidelines. Modern office practices, procedures and equipment. Record-keeping techniques. Oral and written communication skills. Telephone techniques and etiquette. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Basic First Aid procedures. District organization, operations, policies and objectives. Applicable sections of State Education Code and other applicable laws. Operation of a computer and data entry skills.ABILITY TO
Organize, coordinate and prioritize a wide variety of clerical and secretarial activities and functions in an assigned elementary, middle, or special school office. Relieve a Principal or other designated administrator of administrative detail and respond to routine inquiries. Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately. Be flexible to perform work within changing priorities and possess sufficient interpersonal skill to work harmoniously with staff, students, administrators, parents and others. Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Complete work with many interruptions. Work confidentially with discretion. Work independently with little direction. Maintain records and prepare reports. Be proficient in keyboarding speed and accuracy. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Meet schedules and time lines. Plan and organize work. Train and provide work direction to others.Graduation from high school and two years of increasingly responsible clerical and secretarial experience involving public contact; working with children.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must obtain a valid First Aid Certificate issued by an authorized agency within 6 months of hire. Valid Driver's License. Exams are required for ALL applicantsQualifying Exam:
(REQUIREDFOR ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS
) Online written exam testing window will be open September 4-11, 2026 Oral interviews: September 17, 2026 Dates are tentative, but it is highly recommended that you plan your calendar accordingly. No make-up dates will be offered.Please note:
The qualifying pass point on written examinations may be an actual score or an adjusted score based on the difficulty of the examination, the quality of the competition, and the needs of the service. Positions in the job classification typically work 40 hours/week during the assigned work year, traditional or year round.OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The duration of the eligibility list is 6 months unless extended by the Executive Director of Classified Human Resources and the Personnel Commission. Applicants selected for permanent or substitute assignments are required to pay for fingerprinting services and obtain Tuberculosis results prior to beginning work. If you have any questions regarding the fees, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at (510) 784-2648. Hayward Unified School District will provide a contribution of up to $2,500 per year to be used towards a District healthcare plan or cash in lieu of up to $1,350 per year. Full-time employees are required to purchase medical health benefits unless proof of alternate coverage is provided. Half-time and less than half-time employees may participate on a voluntary basis. The balance of health benefit costs are paid through a pre-tax payroll deduction. Dental coverage is provided free of charge for all employees working 20 hours per week, or more. Family coverage is available and any additional premium will be employee paid. Classified employees must participate in the CalPERS Retirement program. All employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistant Program (EAP). The District also offers various optional benefits including life insurance, short term disability, and a medical and dependent care flexible spending option. For more information please view the Benefits tab of this job announcement. The Hayward Unified School District is committed to educational equity so that every student realizes their innate potential, becoming a lifelong learner and having a positive impact on their community. Our mission is to draw from our community's rich diversity in order to create engaging and equitable educational experiences for students, delivered in a safe and supportive environment. This environment supports inclusion, anti racism through an ethnic studies learner orientation and growth mindset. HUSD believes the responsibility for student success is broadly shared by district staff, families, our community, and our students' own efforts. Each HUSD student deserves respectful learning environments in which diversity is valued and contributes to successful academic outcomes. We seek equity-minded applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to an educational community.We look for applicants who:
- Reflect our diverse community
- Value and intentionally promote diversity and consciousness of difference
- Empower students furthest from opportunity
- Demonstrate cultural competence and cultural humility
- Believe that all people have the right to an education and work environment free from fear, harassment, or discrimination
- Actively seek to disrupt institutional and/or systemic barriers that adversely impact historically marginalized communities
- Foster students' potential to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders.