ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Qualifications / Requirements Ability to exercise independent judgment in all aspects of the position and to deal with changing priorities. Ability to deal effectively and courteously with parents and school system employees. Manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively in stressful situations. Extensive oral and written communication skills necessary. Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percent's and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: accounting/bookkeeping principles and practices; business telephone etiquette; standard office machines; basic computer applications; and office methods and practices. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. Other duties as assigned. Education High School transcript or equivalent. Specific Training / Skills Job skills are required to perform tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the job are job related software. Considerable knowledge of computer skills including charts, spreadsheets, complex word processing and templates. Physical Requirements Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable. Duties may require lifting, carrying, and moving light work‑related supplies/equipment, frequent stooping kneeling, crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Duties require using a computer keyboard and monitor, standing, reaching, bending, crouching and/or kneeling. Experience Previous office procedures in a school setting is desirable, but not required. Duties / Responsibilities And Essential Functions The following duties are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions. Must provide Criminal History background check and fingerprinting. High school transcript or GED. Must possess good typing, bookkeeping, spelling and grammar skills. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Be self‑motivated, able to work on several projects concurrently. Be able to follow instructions and follow through on assignments given by several staff members. Be able to protect the confidentiality of information pertaining to students, staff and program matters as appropriate. Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment. Ability to react resourcefully to varying conditions. Courteous attitude, even disposition, patience and knowledge of telephone etiquette. Good computer and organizational skills, knowledge of office machines and equipment. Ability to work independently.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FULL‑TIME, PERMANENT

POSITIONS OPEN: 2

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