Personnel Assistant (Human Resources Assistant)

Cajon Valley Union School District; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Cajon Valley Union School District is seeking a Personnel Assistant to support certificated and classified personnel operations. You will handle clerical duties, assist with recruitment and onboarding, and provide information to employees and applicants while maintaining confidentiality.

This role emphasizes strong communication, accuracy in data entry, and proficient use of office software to support the district’s student learning environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year of responsible clerical experience, including at least six (6) months of recent personnel/human resources experience.
• Knowledge of basic public employment principles, practices, and modern office procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with a commitment to tact, patience, and customer service.
• Proficiency with computers, office software, and accurate data entry/record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of responsible clerical duties in support of certificated and classified personnel operations.
• Provides information and assistance to employees, job applicants, and the public regarding personnel policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidential records.
• Assists with recruitment and onboarding processes that directly support student learning.

Skills

Clerical experience

HR experience

Public employment knowledge

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Named a 2025 Top Workplace in San Diego, Cajon Valley is recognized as an innovative K-8 school district that focuses on the strengths, values, interests and well-being of our employees.

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, the Personnel Assistant performs a variety of responsible clerical duties in support of certificated and classified personnel operations; provides information and assistance to employees, job applicants, and the public regarding personnel policies and procedures; maintains confidential records; and assists with recruitment and onboarding processes that directly support student learning.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year of responsible clerical experience, including at least six (6) months of recent personnel/human resources experience
• Knowledge of basic public employment principles, practices, and modern office procedures
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information
• Strong oral and written communication skills with a commitment to tact, patience, and customer service
• Proficiency with computers, office software, and accurate data entry/record keeping

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All of the following documents are required for this position:

• Resume (A detailed résumé summarizing professional experience and preparation.)

Comments and Other Information

WHAT ITS LIKE TO WORK HERE:

Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Cajon Valley is “family.” Our team members all share a positive attitude, problem solving abilities and patience, enabling them to provide excellent customer service and meaningful contributions to our well‑run district. Our culture, plus continuous opportunities for growth, have resulted in a workplace that is the best place to Live, Work, Play and Raise a Family.

Located in east San Diego County. The district is 66.3 square miles in size, and serves elementary students in grades K-8 feeding into the Grossmont Union High School District. The district has approximately 16,600 students, plus approximately 800 preschool students, with 26 schools (6 middle schools, 19 elementary schools and 1 preschool). The District is largely urban in nature with some rural areas. Regardless of what our employees’ needs are, we meet them with the personalized attention only a caring school district can provide.

Cajon Valley Union School District offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, and life insurance as well as generous vacation, holiday and sick leave pay.

Applicants are notified via email of the status of their application within two weeks of application deadline. This recruitment is to establish an eligibility list that will be used to fill current and future vacancies up to one year.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Cajon Valley Union School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

A copy of CVUSD’s uniform complaint policy and CVUSD’s non-discrimination policy are available upon request.

For questions or concerns regarding equity and Title I, please contact: Michelle Hayes, Assistant Superintendent, Personnel Services 750 E. Main Street El Cajon, CA 92020 619-588-3049 [e-mail]

For application status, email: [e-mail]