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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Department of Education
Sacramento, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/10/2026

Please note this is an 'Until Filled' position. The application cut-off date is April 8, 2026, 11:59 PM (PST). Interested individuals must submit their application packages by the cut-off date to be considered.

Are you interested in being part of a team that is collaborative, inclusive, and leading California's major investments in education today? Do you value clear communication, effective management, and improving California’s schools? If you are a lifelong learner that can work with others in a fast-paced environment to meet goals, then this is the right place for you. The Chief Deputy’s Office (CDO) is seeking an enthusiastic, highly organized individual with strong administrative skills, who recognizes the importance of innovation and continuous improvement in keeping programs moving forward. Under direction of the Chief Deputy Superintendent, the Executive Assistant (EA) or Executive Secretary (ES) assumes a critical role in the management of the daily operations of the Executive Office. In this capacity, this position directly supports the following work:

• Coordination and management of the Chief Deputy's calendar.
• Arranging travel logistics.
• Quickly tracking work items through various systems (e.g., Correspondence Tracking System) and organizing data.
• Communication with a wide range of individuals, including Executive and Division level leaders and staff and external partners.
• Collaborating with Divisions staff to improve procedure and develop system innovations.
• Acting Attendance Clerk, Timekeeping.

Working Conditions
This position is headquartered in Sacramento and is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule for applicants residing in California. A hybrid telework schedule includes days working remotely and days in Sacramento at CDE Headquarters. It is preferred that the chosen applicant lives in Sacramento or the surrounding area with the ability to commute weekly as days in the office may vary from week to week.

Personal Leave Program 2025

Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary range(s) shown on this job posting does not reflect the salary reduction.



You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

TELEWORK OPTION

HYBRID

This position is headquartered in Sacramento and may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule for eligible applicants residing in California. A hybrid telework schedule includes working remotely and working a minimum of 2 days per week in the office. 

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
  • EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
  • EXECUTIVE SECRETARY I
  • Job Application Package Checklist
  • Duty Statement
Job Code #:
JC-510629
Position #(s):
174-010-1728-XXX
Working Title:
Executive Assistant
Classification:
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
$4,733.00 - $5,923.00 A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Shall Consider:
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY I
$4,345.00 - $5,441.00 A
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
Office of the Chief Dep. Superintendent

The California Department of Education (CDE) oversees the state's diverse and dynamic public school system, which is responsible for the education of more than six million children and young adults in more than 10,000 schools with 295,000 teachers. The CDE and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction are responsible for enforcing education law and regulations; and for continuing to reform and improve public elementary school programs, secondary school programs, adult education, some preschool programs, and childcare programs. The CDE's mission is to provide a world-class education for all students, from early childhood to adulthood. The CDE serves our state by innovating and collaborating with educators, schools, parents, and community partners, preparing students to live, work, and thrive in a highly connected world.

http://www.cde.ca.gov/

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
• Ability to focus on multiple projects, think critically, and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent editing, formatting and writing skills; strong knowledge of various style guides.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality, reliability, and punctuality. Professional communication skills are critical.
• Knowledge of department policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Excellent computer skills including in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Windows, Teams, Forms)

Salary : $56,796 - $71,076

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