IT Departmental Assistant

: Purpose and Scope: OVERVIEW

Memphis-Shelby County Schools is seeking dynamic educational champions ready to position our district as a national exemplar of education transformation. We need leaders with a fierce commitment to actualizing a bold vision that yields ambitious outcomes for more than 110,000 students and families across the Memphis-Shelby County area. The reality is that we can do better for kids, and we will with the right leaders in place. The most successful candidates believe that more is possible for Memphis and are:

• Courageous Thinkers & Doers : Prepared to navigate and thrive in a complex and ambiguous environment on day one, present innovative ideas to address systemwide issues, and execute sustainable plans toward transformation.
• Solutions-Oriented : See the possibilities, demonstrate the capacity to synthesize information and adjust short and long-term goals, and consistently find a window when doors close to deliver measurable results for kids and families.
• High-Performing Gamechangers : Leader of leaders with the capacity to mobilize and empower an outstanding team, make people-centered data-informed decisions, and operate with a relentless hyperfocus on removing stubborn barriers that destroy the hopes and dreams of too many of our students.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Works under general direction to support an organization or department by performing administrative and secretarial services for the IT Department. Assists management with administrative tasks, such as tracking and compiling information of interest. Essential Job Functions:

• Performs a full range of administrative work for multiple programs and projects for the IT Department.
• Types, edits, and proofs correspondence and memos; coordinates travel arrangements; maintains calendars; and duplicates and distributes materials.
• Receives and responds to phone calls, incoming visitors, and correspondence on behalf of the IT Department.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of reports, records, correspondence, and files related to assigned services, activities, and operations. Provides appropriate research and compiles reports, as needed.
• Identifies issues or problems and seeks alternative solutions consistent with the applicable regulations.
• Attends trainings, meetings, workshops, or seminars, as necessary, to enhance job-related knowledge and skills.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school with a diploma or possess a GED; Plus , three (3) years of related clerical experience. (PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED) .

Degree Equivalency Formula:

Bachelor's Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.

Master's Degree=6 years plus required years of experience.