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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III
at San Dieguito Union High School District Print Application Deadline 10/8/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/18/2026 Contact Classified Personnel Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $26.58
  • $35.62 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Plus paid holidays, paid vacation and paid sick; Medical, dental, and life insurance benefits; CalPERS eligible position Length of Work Year 12 months Employment Type Full Time Work Schedule 8:00 AM
  • 4:30 PM (Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week) Location District Office
  • 710 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024 About the Employer Thank you for your interest in employment with San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD).
Located in North Coastal San Diego County, SDUHSD is comprised of middle and high schools. We offer a wealth of academic and extracurricular opportunities in which our students can engage and excel. Our success as a school district is due to the dedication of our educators and support staff. We invite candidates with a commitment to service to explore employment opportunities in our schools, offices, and facilities. Job Summary Job Summary The Administrative Assistant III assists a middle school or continuation high school Principal or an administrator of a department in carrying out his or her functional responsibilities and relieves him or her of administrative detail. The Administrative Assistant III initiates action on behalf of the administrator within established guidelines. The Administrative Assistant III ensures that office operations run efficiently. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Job-related education necessary to perform the essential job duties is typically consistent with graduation from high school or equivalent. Three years of increasingly responsible clerical and secretarial experience involving recordkeeping and frequent contact with the public is required. Office management experience is preferred. A fully-completed online application is required. Attachments such as a resume are not required and will not be reviewed as part of the application review or testing process.
Requirements / Qualifications
Job-related education necessary to perform the essential job duties is typically consistent with graduation from high school or equivalent. Three years of increasingly responsible clerical and secretarial experience involving recordkeeping and frequent contact with the public is required. Office management experience is preferred. A fully-completed online application is required. Attachments such as a resume are not required and will not be reviewed as part of the application review or testing process. Comments and Other Information
SB 848 COMPLIANCE
  • EFFECTIVE
JANUARY 1, 2026
Effective January 1, 2026, and in accordance with California Education Code Section 44051(a)(1), any applicant for a non-teaching position must disclose a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school, state special school and diagnostic center operated by the department of education, and private school that the applicant has previously been an employee of, including full-time, part-time, or substitute roles. Failure to provide this information may be considered an act of dishonesty and could affect hiring decisions. The competitive basis for this recruitment is Open/Promotional
  • Dual Certification.
Candidates who pass all exams are placed on an eligibility list in order of overall exam score. The list is used to fill current and future vacancies for six months.
Examination process:
Completed applications are reviewed and candidates who meet the minimum qualifications participate in an examination process. Exam components may consist of a multiple choice test (weight: 20%), performance test (weight: 30%), and a Qualifications Appraisal Interview (weight: 50%). If a candidate has taken the multiple choice and/or performance test for this San Dieguito Union High School District job title or similar job title within the past two years, candidate may be able to transfer the scores to this recruitment. The exam must be sufficiently similar, as determined by the Director, Classified Personnel. Prior to the application deadline, a request to transfer score(s) should be e-mailed to: barbara.bass@sduhsd.net. Transferring of exam scores does not apply to the Qualifications Appraisal Interview. Reasonable accommodations are provided in the recruitment process for disabled persons. Advance notice is required. To request an accommodation in the examination process, please email barbara.bass@sduhsd.net. If you need assistance completing an application, please email classifiedpersonnel@sduhsd.net. Veterans may be eligible for preference points on entrance examinations ("entrance" is defined as candidates who are not current employees of the District). A copy of your DD214 must be submitted at time of application. Employment with San Dieguito Union High School District is contingent upon successful completion of post-offer background check, fingerprinting, physical exam including tuberculosis, drug and alcohol screening, and an Oath of Allegiance. The probationary period for a new or promotional employee is six months or 130 days of paid service, whichever is longer. The San Dieguito Union High School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, immigration status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. SDUHSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Any concerns regarding discrimination may be directed to Susan Gray, Director, Classified Personnel, (760) 753-6491. Comments and Other Information
SB 848 COMPLIANCE
  • EFFECTIVE
JANUARY 1, 2026
Effective January 1, 2026, and in accordance with California Education Code Section 44051(a)(1), any applicant for a non-teaching position must disclose a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school, state special school and diagnostic center operated by the department of education, and private school that the applicant has previously been an employee of, including full-time, part-time, or substitute roles. Failure to provide this information may be considered an act of dishonesty and could affect hiring decisions. The competitive basis for this recruitment is Open/Promotional
  • Dual Certification.
Candidates who pass all exams are placed on an eligibility list in order of overall exam score. The list is used to fill current and future vacancies for six months.
Examination process:
Completed applications are reviewed and candidates who meet the minimum qualifications participate in an examination process. Exam components may consist of a multiple choice test (weight: 20%), performance test (weight: 30%), and a Qualifications Appraisal Interview (weight: 50%). If a candidate has taken the multiple choice and/or performance test for this San Dieguito Union High School District job title or similar job title within the past two years, candidate may be able to transfer the scores to this recruitment. The exam must be sufficiently similar, as determined by the Director, Classified Personnel. Prior to the application deadline, a request to transfer score(s) should be e-mailed to: barbara.bass@sduhsd.net. Transferring of exam scores does not apply to the Qualifications Appraisal Interview. Reasonable accommodations are provided in the recruitment process for disabled persons. Advance notice is required. To request an accommodation in the examination process, please email barbara.bass@sduhsd.net. If you need assistance completing an application, please email classifiedpersonnel@sduhsd.net. Veterans may be eligible for preference points on entrance examinations ("entrance" is defined as candidates who are not current employees of the District). A copy of your DD214 must be submitted at time of application. Employment with San Dieguito Union High School District is contingent upon successful completion of post-offer background check, fingerprinting, physical exam including tuberculosis, drug and alcohol screening, and an Oath of Allegiance. The probationary period for a new or promotional employee is six months or 130 days of paid service, whichever is longer. The San Dieguito Union High School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, immigration status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. SDUHSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Any concerns regarding discrimination may be directed to Susan Gray, Director, Classified Personnel, (760) 753-6491. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits
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Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Sick Leave
  • Other Retirement and Savings
  • Health Insurance

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An Office or Administrative Assistant performs administrative work in an office. Works in a wide variety of office settings, such as a company or business, or a government office or school. Manages paper and electronic files, uses office equipment including computers, responds to phone calls and emails, routes mail and maintains calendars and schedules.

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