Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant I - District Office Receptionist

The Administrative Assistant is responsible to assist administration in maintaining the efficient and professional operation of the office and performing a variety of clerical tasks under the direction and supervision of building or district administration of the Seaford School District. Qualifications include a minimum high school diploma with documented business and/or secretarial course work beyond high school level; college degree preferred. Proficiency in clerical skills including typing and record keeping is required, along with knowledge of and experience with technology, preferably Microsoft programs. Ability to communicate and relate to the public in a professional, courteous and efficient manner including proper telephone etiquette skills is essential. Established record of good attendance and performance is preferred. Previous school-level experience is also preferred. Develop and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships, work confidentially, complete work amid constant interruptions, comply with schedules and meet deadlines.

Performance Responsibilities include acting as the receptionist to the office and school visitors and answering a variety of questions for the public in a courteous manner, distributing mail and packages upon arrival, maintaining orderly mailroom and main office areas, greeting visitors and issuing passes/id badges when appropriate, maintaining office machines (copier, fax, printer, etc.) monitoring and ordering supplies for these devices and maintaining service records, keeping form bank stocked and clearly labeled, managing the printing and distribution of report cards, and performing other duties as assigned. Physical and mental demands, work hazards include working in standard office and school building environments. Temporary position: No. Note: All temporary positions will end on June 30th. Number of months/days: 12 month 261 days. Note: Months/days will be pro-rated to start date. Full time or part time: Full Time. Eligible for "state share" of benefits: Yes. Pension eligible position: Yes. Note: A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required for all employees of the Seaford School District. Application procedure: Interested and qualified candidates should complete an online application. Note: Currently employed staff members interested and certified/licensed in this position will be given first consideration and should remit a staff transfer request on the Seaford School District website no later than the application closing date referenced above. Special conditions of employment include all new state employees will be required to participate in the State of Delaware's Direct Deposit system. With direct deposit, wage and salary payments are deposited in the employee's bank account via electronic funds transfer. Standard requirements include favorable criminal background check and child protection registry check for the candidate who is offered employment, Tuberculin Test, mandatory direct deposit of paycheck. The State of Delaware has initiated a lag pay policy which means that new employees will receive the first paycheck at the end of the second pay period of work. The Seaford School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period, to fill or not fill a position, to modify the job requirements within one's primary area of certification, and to reject any or all applications for just cause. The State of Delaware does not discriminate against qualified persons with disabilities in its programs or services. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Human Resource and Public Information Office, at View phone number on click.appcast.io, as soon as possible to request an auxiliary aid or service. The Seaford School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate or deny services on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Inquiries should be directed to: Director of Personnel, 390 North Market Street Ext., Seaford, DE 19973. Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io.