San Andreas Regional Center
Unit Secretary / Administrative Support
San Andreas Regional Center, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Job Description
Job Description
Description Join San Andreas Regional Center – Where Every Role Matters.
San Andreas Regional Center (SARC) is one of 21 regional centers in California, funded by the State and rooted in the values of the Lanterman Act. As a community-based nonprofit, we are dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in living full, independent, and inclusive lives.
Join a diverse, mission-driven team that is passionate about making a meaningful difference every day. If you care deeply about equity, advocacy, and social impact— SARC is the place for you.
Job Summary While maintaining good public relations with community and implementing the vision of the Agency, this position handles secretarial and clerical responsibilities of specific professional staff members.
Essential Job Functions An employee in this classification is responsible for the following duties: typing correspondence, memos, forms and reports from dictated notes, dictaphone or handwritten copy using a computer or electric typewriter; reviewing documents and forms to assure completeness and accuracy; answering telephone console, taking messages and directing calls to appropriate staff; distributing mail; maintaining appointment calendars; making arrangements for meetings; maintaining manuals, files and records; updating data stored in the computer system; other clerical / secretarial assignments as assigned.
We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and future.
Employees receive free medical coverage (yes, free for employees!), along with free dental and vision insurance for your dependents.
Our benefits include a CalPERS pension plan, offering rare, long-term financial security through a lifetime pension, excellent health benefits, and overall career stability. Additional benefits include a 403(b) retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Benefits
Five days of paid education leave per fiscal year
Vacation time, sick leave, 12 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays!
Life insurance, with options for additional coverage
Access to an employee discounts portal full of great deals
We offer flexible work schedules and select hybrid positions, promoting a healthy and balanced work-life experience.
And that’s just the beginning — explore the full list of benefits on our careers website! (
Benefits apply to eligible employees.)
Requirements Education / Experience: Training and experience equivalent to completion of twelfth grade. Three years of clerical / secretarial work experience. Will consider education in lieu of experience, 2 years college equal 1 year experience.
Special Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of office practices and procedures; English, spelling and grammar; ability to type accurately at a rate of not less than 55 words per minute using a computer and/or electric typewriter. (Preference will be given to any applicant with experience utilizing computer equipment in a clerical / secretarial position.) Ability to do secretarial / clerical work involving a degree of independent judgment and requiring accuracy and speed. Knowledge of dictating equipment and how to transcribe. Ability to work cooperatively with others. Knowledge of medical terminology helpful.
Other Use of an automobile, possession of a valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance for the minimum amount prescribed by law or the ability to provide for independent transportation.
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Description Join San Andreas Regional Center – Where Every Role Matters.
San Andreas Regional Center (SARC) is one of 21 regional centers in California, funded by the State and rooted in the values of the Lanterman Act. As a community-based nonprofit, we are dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in living full, independent, and inclusive lives.
Join a diverse, mission-driven team that is passionate about making a meaningful difference every day. If you care deeply about equity, advocacy, and social impact— SARC is the place for you.
Job Summary While maintaining good public relations with community and implementing the vision of the Agency, this position handles secretarial and clerical responsibilities of specific professional staff members.
Essential Job Functions An employee in this classification is responsible for the following duties: typing correspondence, memos, forms and reports from dictated notes, dictaphone or handwritten copy using a computer or electric typewriter; reviewing documents and forms to assure completeness and accuracy; answering telephone console, taking messages and directing calls to appropriate staff; distributing mail; maintaining appointment calendars; making arrangements for meetings; maintaining manuals, files and records; updating data stored in the computer system; other clerical / secretarial assignments as assigned.
We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and future.
Employees receive free medical coverage (yes, free for employees!), along with free dental and vision insurance for your dependents.
Our benefits include a CalPERS pension plan, offering rare, long-term financial security through a lifetime pension, excellent health benefits, and overall career stability. Additional benefits include a 403(b) retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Benefits
Five days of paid education leave per fiscal year
Vacation time, sick leave, 12 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays!
Life insurance, with options for additional coverage
Access to an employee discounts portal full of great deals
We offer flexible work schedules and select hybrid positions, promoting a healthy and balanced work-life experience.
And that’s just the beginning — explore the full list of benefits on our careers website! (
Benefits apply to eligible employees.)
Requirements Education / Experience: Training and experience equivalent to completion of twelfth grade. Three years of clerical / secretarial work experience. Will consider education in lieu of experience, 2 years college equal 1 year experience.
Special Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of office practices and procedures; English, spelling and grammar; ability to type accurately at a rate of not less than 55 words per minute using a computer and/or electric typewriter. (Preference will be given to any applicant with experience utilizing computer equipment in a clerical / secretarial position.) Ability to do secretarial / clerical work involving a degree of independent judgment and requiring accuracy and speed. Knowledge of dictating equipment and how to transcribe. Ability to work cooperatively with others. Knowledge of medical terminology helpful.
Other Use of an automobile, possession of a valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance for the minimum amount prescribed by law or the ability to provide for independent transportation.
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