Office Assistant - Elementary

Office Assistant

The job of Office Assistant is done for the purpose of providing clerical and administrative support to assigned school site personnel; performing functionality specific to site administrator assignment (i.e. career/college specialty); communicating information to staff and the public; providing necessary implementation of functions; keeping complete and accurate records; and providing information and direction as may be requested.

Essential Functions:

• Answers telephone calls for the purpose of screening calls, transferring calls, responding to inquiries and/or taking messages.
• Assists with processing of documents, forms, mailings and materials for the purpose of disseminating information to appropriate parties.
• Attends department and/or in-service meetings for the purpose of gathering information required to perform functions.
• Collects payments for a variety of events for the purpose of completing transactions and/or securing funds.
• Distributes materials for the purpose of ensuring delivery to addressee.
• Implements processes and projects for the purpose of ensuring the implementation of site activities and processes.
• Implements site processes for the purpose of providing up-to-date information and/or historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and materials for the purpose of ensuring items' availability.
• Monitors students referred for illness or disciplinary action for the purpose of ensuring student welfare and maintaining a secure office environment.
• Prepares standardized documents for the purpose of communicating information to other parties.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Requirements:

• Age 16+
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Job related experience is desired.