Executive Assistant Job at 22nd DAA/Del Mar Fairgrounds, San Diego County, CA

  • 22nd DAA/Del Mar Fairgrounds
  • San Diego County, CA

Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Executive Assistant provides comprehensive administrative assistance and secretarial support to the CEO of the 22 nd District Agricultural Association (“the District”), a state institution governed by a nine member Board of Directors appointed by the governor, that produces the San Diego County Fair and owns and operates the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The Executive Assistant is responsible for helping to ensure the smooth, forward-looking operation of executive functions and managing and executing a broad range of administrative tasks, including but not limited to coordinating meetings, managing correspondence, arranging travel, and serving as a liaison for the Board of Directors. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, a high level of discretion, an ability to analyze and anticipate needs and issues, and strong communication capabilities. 

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment with artificial light and climate control. While performing this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, use hands and fingers to operate standard office equipment, push and pull file drawers, and move bank boxes up to 25 pounds. At times, work activities can involve walking and standing on foot for long periods. Work activities also require the employee to read, write, and speak English at a level required for successful job performance.

Special Requirements

IF NEW to State Service: Individuals new to State service must have list eligibility to gain employment with any State agency. Individuals must take and pass the Executive Assistant online exam to be eligible prior to receiving a job offer.

For exam information and instructions, visit the following link:

Desirable Qualifications

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:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Professional certification for assistants such as Certified Administrative Professional or Professional Administrative Certification of Excellence
  • Three to five years’ experience supporting an executive or senior leadership team
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills
  • Excellent organization and time-management skills
  • Demonstrated ability to multitask and pay attention to details
  • Experience handling highly sensitive and confidential information
  • Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft 365 products and Microsoft Teams
  • Demonstrated resourcefulness and creative problem-solving skills

Benefits

Our Amazing Perks!

There are many benefits to joining our team, we have a Comprehensive Employee's Benefits Package which includes:  Health and wellness benefits (e.g., medical, dental, vision, etc.);  Time off benefits (e.g., paid vacation, sick leave, professional development days, personal holidays, 11-paid holidays per year, etc.);  Financial security benefits (e.g., California Public Employees' Retirement (CalPERS) pension upon retirement, 401(k), life insurance for excluded employees: supervisors / managers, etc.).

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Statement Of Qualifications

When preparing your Statement of Qualifications, you must adhere to the following guidelines:

• Responses to the Statement of Qualifications must be addressed and numbered in the same order as listed below.

• Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered as responses to the Statement of Qualifications.

1. Describe how your education and experience qualify you as the best person for the role of Executive Assistant.

2. Identify your strengths, special skills and abilities as an Executive Assistant and provide examples of how you have applied them in supporting an executive and/or a senior leadership team.

3. Provide a list of computer programs or software – including artificial intelligence – relevant to the Executive Assistant role that you have experience with and describe how you have used these tools to effectively support an executive leader.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is required and must be included.
  • Statement of Qualifications - REQUIRED – Please see the Statement of Qualifications section below on the job advertisement for details and instructions.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office

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