Administrative Assistant

Early College School At Delaware State UniversityAre you achievement oriented? Do you have a history of excellence and a focus on results? Do you desire to be founding member of an Early College High School located on a State University Campus? Are you committed to teaching and raising the academic achievement of all students including traditionally underserved populations? Are you respectful of others and sensitive to professional norms of interaction in different situations? If so, then the Early College School at Delaware State University may be for you! The Early College School model is nationally recognized for producing unprecedented student outcomes in terms of high school graduation, college going and completion. The Early College School at Delaware State University is seeking high energy, visionary, and dynamic educators to be members of the founding staff. We are looking for people who believe that all students are capable of high academic achievement regardless of socioeconomic status, are open to challenging themselves in an innovative learning environment, and who value the Early College philosophy.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPerforms typing assignments (i.e. correspondence, labels, bulletins, rosters, reports, etc.)Composes correspondence, reports and other written documentsWorks closely with the school leader on various projects and schedulesResponds to requests (telephone, personal, mail) for information/assistance, exercising independent judgment and discretionPerforms receptionist duties, maintains entrance security, greets guests, and responds to requests for information/assistanceMaintains and assumes responsibility of records and filesAssumes responsibility for inventory, ordering, and distribution of office supplies/equipmentOperates, maintains, and trains staff on appropriate office equipmentProcesses payment vouchers and purchase ordersReceives, counts, and secures money, and records transactions, as assigned by the school leaderDevelops priorities, methods and procedures for effective performance of duties and office preparationAssists school leader in designated, routine administrative taskCoordinates the School enrollment and registration processExercises good judgment and confidentiality in conformance with school policyPerforms related administrative secretarial duties as assigned by the school leaderQUALIFICATIONSHigh School Diploma or GED Certificate (two years of applicable college or business school is preferred, but not required)Thorough knowledge of secretarial techniques and office proceduresExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with othersExperience in School registration and enrollmentExperience with the First State Financial System (FSFS) preferredProcesses and prepares purchase orders, payment vouchers, and all other financial documentsProcess Payment Vouchers for the schoolWillingness to learn new thingsTyping skills with accuracyProficient Computer skills (e.g. Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Data Management, Power Point/or equivalent)Proficiency in both written and oral English usage and proofreading (Proficiency in both written and oral Spanish is preferred, but not required)Knowledge of mathematics and bookkeeping methodsAbility to coordinate workload to meet established schedules/deadlinesDemonstrates ability to make decisions, to work under pressure and to exercise good judgment, discretion, and confidentiality in performance of dutiesDemonstrates pleasant, cooperative attitudeDemonstrates good attendance record (school or employment)Effective communication and interpersonal skillsExperience with Infinite Campus and/or PHRST a plusEarly College School @ Delaware State University John R. Price Building 1200 N DuPont Highway Dover, DE 19901