Department Administrative Assistant - General (Central Administration) - General Interest

Work Year Days 226 Salary Actual salary will be calculated based on experience Primary Purpose Organize and manage the routine work activities of the department and provide clerical services to department supervisors. Qualifications Education/Certification: High school diploma or GEDCollege degree preferred Special Knowledge/Skills: Proficient skills in keyboarding, word processing, and file maintenanceEffective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsAbility to use software to develop spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and general office publicationsAbility to prioritize workflow to address the multiple needs of the supervisorKnowledge of basic accounting principlesWillingness to collaborate with members of an office teamAbility to maintain confidentiality of informationAbility to work independently and problem solve as needed Experience: Three years of administrative support experience preferred, preferably in a public education environment Major Responsibilities and Duties Office Management and Support: Compile pertinent data as needed when preparing various state and local reports.Maintain physical and computerized departmental files.Maintain records as needed.Answer incoming calls, take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff.Maintain a schedule of appointments and make travel arrangements for department staff.Receive, sort, and distribute mail and other documents to department staff.Maintain confidentiality of information.Schedule meetings and appointments, including training rooms, and maintain calendars.Receive, store, and issue supplies and equipment.Manage department reception desk when needed.Perform routine bookkeeping tasks for the department.Assist with the preparation of purchase orders and payment authorizations. Communication: Prepare written correspondence, forms, schedules, or reports for supervisor and other department staff.Update handbooks, policy manuals, and other documents as assigned.Assist staff, parents, and community members as needed.Maintain confidentiality. Other Duties as Assigned Frisco ISD retains the right to adjust the responsibilities and assignments of all positions as needed to meet the needs of the District. Work Relationships Frisco ISD is committed to fostering a collaborative work environment that honors and supports the social and emotional well-being of all. Employees are expected to interact in a manner that is becoming of educators and promotes high levels of productivity for the benefit of the students we serve. Working Conditions Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting. Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching. Occasional light lifting and carrying. May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide travel. Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress. Disclosure Statements The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. The Frisco Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, or disability status of otherwise qualified individuals. FISD does not discriminate on the basis of membership or application for membership in the uniformed services. #J-18808-Ljbffr Frisco ISD