Bilingual Administrative Assistant III - Medford

Position Type: ·   Secretarial/Clerical/Administrative Assistant III · Date Posted: ·   2/5/2026 · Location: ·   Medford Office ·   The Southern Oregon ESD Focal Student Groups Department seeks an Administrative Assistant III with a diverse set of skills and a desire to support t ...

Job description

• Position Type:
    Secretarial/Clerical/Administrative Assistant III
  
  
• Date Posted:
    2/5/2026
  
  
• Location:
    Medford Office
  
  
  

The Southern Oregon ESD Focal Student Groups Department seeks an Administrative Assistant III with a diverse set of skills and a desire to support the operations of the programs in the department, including Migrant Education, English Learners, Indian Education, and the LGBTQ2SIA+ Student Success Grant. This person will work from the SOESD office in Medford during regular work hours. The office will be relocated to Phoenix at the end of the school year once the new building is completed.

The Administrative Assistant III performs a variety of clerical roles, including organizing professional development sessions, coordinating services with outside organizations such as SOU, ordering supplies, reconciling accounts, working with spreadsheets, and processing reimbursements. They will also work directly with the School Improvement Coordinator and the Focal Student Groups Manager on a daily basis to support timely communication within the department and with partner systems such as school districts. They must be organized, self-motivated, and able to consistently keep detailed records and submit regular reports.

If you have a passion for supporting programs to provide quality services for children and families, can effectively build positive relationships while delivering a high level of service, and are self-directed while working as an essential part of a team, we encourage you to apply for this position

About SOESD
 
Southern Oregon ESD is located in the Rogue Valley, the cultural and economic heart of southern Oregon, home to legendary snow-skiing, white-water rafting, kayaking, hiking, fishing, as well as numerous cultural venues and events such as art galleries, the Britt Music Festivals, the Ashland Independent Film Festival, and the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
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Bilingual/Biliterate (Spanish/English) Administrative Assistant III - Focal Student Groups

Position Goal: To assist the program administrator in English and Spanish in performing a full range of secretarial and specialized staff duties to support program and other operations requiring specific knowledge of agency programs, functions, policies, and procedures and may exercise technical and functional direction and guidance over clerical staff.  Typical duties depend on specific assignments and may include: assist in budget preparation and monitoring, providing staff support to directors, coordinators, supervisors, and outside agencies; serving as a representative for the program as directed by the administrator.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks in Spanish and English. Others duties may be assigned. Essential duties of this position include: 

1. Prepares a wide range of documents (e.g., letters, reports, memos, forms) from draft or general instructions or verbally responds to inquiries, requiring general knowledge of agency operations.
2. Compiles, organizes, and maintains program statistical data in a usable form for completing various reports pertaining to federal, state, and county information requirements.
3. Processes purchase orders, expense reimbursement statements, travel requests, and other related requisitions assuring proper approvals, coding and records; purchases office supplies and equipment for the unit, and maintains inventory of supplies and related materials.
4. Performs receptionist functions such as screening incoming calls, taking messages, and/or routing calls; responds to routine questions about programs or services; greets visitors and directs to appropriate location and / or staff person.
5. Sorts, screens, distributes, and responds to correspondence within program / department in a variety of formats (US Mail, courier mail, and e-mail).
6. Prepares and organizes materials for meetings, arranges for food services, prepares agenda, secures meeting location, composes minutes, prepares correspondence and meeting reminders, transcribes and processes dictation (determining layout and format), and performs follow-up assignments.
7. Coordinates workshops locations, designs brochures, registers participants, and assists presenters in preparation of material. Assures Spanish workshop materials are accurate.
8. Establishes, maintains, and updates files, lists, records, and logs on computerized and manual record keeping systems; accesses, retrieves, verifies and inputs data pertinent to the program needs.
9. Coordinates staff travel needs including conference registration, hotel accommodations, and transportation requirements.
10. Maintains attendance and other employee records for related program / department.
11. Maintains an appointment calendar for supervisor and staff, schedules appointments and meetings, and assists in day-to-day planning.
12. Oversees inventory of office supplies, and ensures maintenance of office equipment.
13. Supports staff in building systems operations, such as use of computer, fax machine, photo copiers, telephone system, voice mail, and printers.
14. Works as a team member through effective communication and interpersonal skills with staff and community.
15. Establishes and maintains a high level of confidentiality with personnel, students, and program/agency information.
16. Make decisions independently according to established policies
17. Serve as the key contact person for a program, school or other functions, which may include responsibilities for parent, student, or other customer communications, and/or liaison with other agency departments, school districts, or agencies.
18. Compiles data from varied sources and makes summary reports.  May involve statistical calculations and tabulations in accordance with established formulas and equations.  May involve obtaining quotes from vendors as directed and providing printing estimates to customers.
19. Researches files and records for information as directed or based on department policies or legal requirements.
20. Contributes to the economic efficiency of the program by monitoring expenditures and billing systems, tracking and reconciling grants, funding, and revenue, and performing budgeting and bookkeeping functions.
21. Initiates regularly recurring reports and standard form letters.  Maintains program records, making periodical audits as necessary, and prepares follow-up reports requiring action on a periodic basis.
22. Interprets conversations as needed by SOESD administrators.
23. Able to read, prepare and interpret documents in English and Spanish.
24. Performs other job-related duties as assigned by direct supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent and four years progressively responsible secretarial experience; or any combination of education and experience which would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the job.
2. Bilingual and biliterate in Spanish/English as evidenced by a score of a minimum of "advanced low" on the OPIc.
3. Completion of SOESD's Introduction to Interpretation Workshop with a passing final exam score within year one of employment).
4. Experience working with the Latino community.
5. Draft and prepare reports, correspondence, and records, using accurate business English and Spanish, composition, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
6. Demonstrate a high skill level in using current office technology including keyboard skills, transcription and elementary accounting.
7. Working knowledge of budgeting and bookkeeping practices and procedures.
8. Excellent communication skills to effectively represent policies and procedures to parents, students, other employees, agencies and the general public.
9. Work independently and organize work with minimum supervision.
10. Work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail to meet deadlines.
11. Demonstrate keyboarding skills of 60 WPM or as specified for the position.
12. Thorough knowledge of applicable computer software and demonstrated skill with regard to application
13. Experience working with diverse populations including culturally, economically, and linguistically diverse populations.
14. Physically perform assigned duties.

Any equivalent combination of experience, certification and training/education, deemed by the district, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of this job may be used as an alternative to this prerequisite.

Location: In person at Grape Street Office: 101 N Grape Street, Medford, OR. 97501

Length of Position: 1.0 FTE/258 days (annual year-round position)
 
Salary: $19.09/hr to $22.86/hrper the Classified Collective Bargaining Agreement. 
 
Supervisor: Program Administrator

SOESD Benefits (For .50 FTE and Over):  

• Southern Oregon ESD contributes up to per month (family coverage) for health, dental and vision insurance premiums for qualified employees.
• Employer-paid PERS (Public Employee Retirement System), including additional 6% individual investment account with PERS.
• 9 paid holidays
• A generous sick, vacation and discretionary (personal) leave packet is also provided to qualified employees.  

Health Insurance:  

• OEBB MODA
• Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance
• Monthly premium deducted pre-tax  

Options:  

• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts � medical, day-care expenses
• Optional Coverage for Additional Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability Insurance through Aflac or American Fidelity
• 403(b) through Carruth Compliance Consulting
• Mercy Flights Membership  

The following physician requirements are essential functions of this position:
1. Stand/Walk: 1-4 hours/day
2. Sit/Sit on Floor: 6-8 hours/day
3. Drive: 4-6 hours/day
4. Bending: Occasionally
5. Squat: Occasionally
6. Climb Stairs: Occasionally
7. Single Grasping: Frequently
8. Pushing: Occasionally
9. Pulling: Occasionally
10. Fine Manipulation: Frequently
11. Repetitive Foot Control: Limited
12. Lifting (less than 25 lbs): Occasionally
13. Lifiting lbs): Limited
14. Lifting lbs):  Not at all
15. Lifting lbs): Not at all
16. Shift Position Quickly: Limited
17. Strenth/Endurance: Limited
  
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job.  This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment.  The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY   
SOESD is an equal opportunity employer that complies with applicable employment discrimination laws, including ORS Ch. 659, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.