General Assistant - Educational Services Center (Full-time w/benefits 12 month)

General Assistant

General Assistant duties include greeting and assisting visitors; receiving, screening and referring telephone calls; maintaining front desk coverage calendar. Assists other departments with various projects. Essential duties and responsibilities include answering and transferring phone calls to the appropriate department, opening and sorting, and distributing incoming mail and interoffice communications. Greet visitors and direct them to the appropriate person or department. Computer data entry and use of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Maintenance of office filing systems. Assist Supervisor of Student Services and Health Services. Support Social Workers, School Counselors and Nurses. Budget management, ordering supplies, and reimbursements. Organizing Professional Development meetings. All CBSD employees are expected to be familiar with School Board policies, including but not limited to those policies referenced in the Employee Handbook. All CBSD employees are responsible for routinely checking their district email daily; M-F. All other duties as assigned.

To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each principal duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent the minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skill, and/or ability necessary. Education - High School diploma required; secretarial experience preferred. Excellent technology skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Must be confidential in all matters, able to exercise good judgement, prioritize tasks, and communicate effectively. Must work well with parents, students, and staff and possess good interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to work as a team member. Must be courteous and able to deal effectively with people. Must be cooperative and able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions. Ability to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. Ability to follow written and verbal directions. Ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision. Ability to exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks. Able to communicate effectively. Knowledge of standard office practices and equipment, MS Office skills, database, SIS skills. Ability to work autonomously, be detailed-oriented, and have highly developed organizational skills. Must present a professional attitude when dealing with staff and the public. Good telephone manners and customer service skills are required. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.