Senior Office Assistant
Posting is open and promotional with promotional taking precedence. The established eligibility list will remain in effect for one year. The District has the right to limit the number of eligible which can be reasonably used during the existence of the eligibility list. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice. For a complete job description, please visit our website at www.lusd.org.
Application process : Applicants who successfully meet the employment standards outlined in the required qualifications in the job description and the supplemental questionnaire questions in the application will be invited to participate in the testing process. Current vacancy for immediate hire : 1 position 8.0 hours per day at VMS. Tentative testing schedule for this recruitment : written testing date : 12 / 11 / 2025 qualifications appraisal interview date : 1 / 7 / 2026.
Employment standards in order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide detailed information on their application to demonstrate how they meet the employment standards (minimum qualifications for education and experience and licenses and other requirements) shown below :
Education and experience : Any combination equivalent to : graduation from high school and two years of general clerical experience.
Licenses and other requirements :
- Some positions in this classification may require possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and a driving record acceptable to the District for insurance purposes.
- Some positions in this classification may require the ability to speak, read and write in a designated second language.
- Some positions in this classification may require possession of a valid First Aid and CPR certification issued by an authorized agency within six months of employment.
Examples of Duties
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide complex clerical support to an assigned school or District office site supervisor; answer phones and greet and assist visitors of the office; communicate information to staff and the public; maintain accurate records as assigned.
Provide complex clerical support to an assigned school or District office site supervisor; assist with processing documents, forms, mailings, and materials related to assigned activities including attendance and enrollments to disseminate information to appropriate parties.Collect payments for a variety of events including fines, fees, and payments for fund raisers for the to complete transactions and secure funds according to established procedures.Distribute materials including mail, checks, supplies, messages, and testing materials and assure delivery to appropriate parties.Maintain inventory of supplies and materials related to assigned activities including forms, office supplies and textbooks and assure availability of assigned items.Maintain manual and electronic documents and files related to assigned activities including health logs and records, student registrations, scheduling and withdrawals, letters, forms, reports, purchase orders, cumulative files, test results and Federal Survey cards; provide up-to-date information and historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements.Maintain student attendance records and assure accurate tracking and documentation of student attendance; obtain attendance records for student entry and exit from campus during school hours including late arrivals, sports events and field trips and assure accurate reporting of excused absences and truancies.Prepare standardized documents including form letters and memos, calendars, bulletins, purchase orders, field trips, attendance reports and work orders and communicate information to other parties.Process Independent Studies paperwork according to established procedures; track paperwork and check for signatures; assure proper completion of the documents before submitting for approval.Answer, screen, and direct telephone calls to appropriate personnel; respond to inquiries and take messages as appropriate.Receive, greet, and direct visitors; respond to inquiries and provide a variety of general information or refer to appropriate personnel.Prepare and maintain logs, files, and records in compliance with administrative guidelines and legal requirements; maintain student cumulative files and records; review, research and verify accuracy and completeness of various documents; prepare reports as directed; verify and process forms and applications as needed.Prepare documents such as form letters and memos, calendars, bulletins, awards, or other materials to communicate information to students, staff, or the public.Assist health office staff as needed; administer basic first aid and assist with providing prescribed medication to students as needed.Assist with processing of documents, forms, mailings, and other materials and disseminate information to appropriate personnel.Distribute materials including checks, supplies, applications, and other materials as directed; ensure timely and proper delivery to designated personnel.Operate a variety of office equipment including a copier, fax machine, computer and assigned software.Receive, sort and distribute mail; respond to e-mail as directed.Other duties : Perform related duties as assigned.
Supplemental Information
All sections of the application must be completed.Incomplete applications will be screened out.The section titled "Your Record of Experience" must demonstrate the type and years of experience required for this position.A resume will NOT be accepted in-lieu of a completed application.All correspondence will be done by email only. Please add Governmentjobs.com to your safe sender list as some emails go to junk and / or spam folders.PLEASE include three (3) professional references (this can include paid or unpaid volunteer work, persons who know of your work).Application and selection process :
All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process for the position.The examination process may include one or more of the following : written, oral, and performance examination.Candidates must pass all parts of the examination process to be placed on the eligibility list. The final score will determine the candidate's rank on the eligibility list.A candidate in the top three ranks (including tie scores) on the eligibility list may be considered for hire; when there are multiple vacancies in the same job classification, additional ranks will be considered.Open and Promotional examinations are open to applicants inside and outside the Lompoc Unified School District. To qualify for the promotional examination, employees must have permanent status in the Lompoc Unified School District as a classified employee.Promotional Only examinations are open to current Lompoc Unified School District classified employees only. For employees to qualify for the promotional examination, they must have permanent status in the District as a classified employee.Dual Certification examinations are open to all applicants, including current Lompoc Unified School District employees and those from the general public. Dual Certification results are integrated into one eligibility list based on rank.Eligibility lists are generally valid for up to one (1) year. Lists may be exhausted prior to the original expiration date, or they may be extended with the approval of the Personnel Commission.If you require disability accommodation for any step of the application and selection process, please notify the Classified Human Resources Office in writing by the final date of this recruitment (or as soon as possible for an open continuous recruitment).The Lompoc Unified School District reserves the right to limit the applicants in the second examination, the Qualifications Appraisal Interview, to a number which can be expected to be used during the life of the eligibility list.Veterans' Preference Points : This recruitment is eligible for veterans' preference points for qualifying veterans upon initial hire.Employment requirements :
Employment verification : In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the District must verify that all new employees, at the time of hire, have proof of their right to work in the United States.Fingerprinting : State law requires that all employees be fingerprinted. AB 1610 prohibits employment until the Department of Justice completes its obligations regarding the arrest and conviction information.Medical and physical requirements : Verification of freedom from tuberculosis will be required. A medical examination may be required of eligible candidates.Anti-discrimination statement : The Lompoc Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying, and sexual harassment based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, immigration status, marital status, parental status, family status, pregnancy status, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in all educational programs, school related or school-sponsored activities, school attendance or employment policies which may have an impact or create a hostile environment at school as required by Title IX of the 1