Under moderate supervision organize and manage the
routine work activities of a central administrative department office and
provide clerical support to principals or department head and other staff
members.
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Proficient skills in keyboarding, data entry, word
processing, and file maintenance
Ability to use software to develop
spreadsheets and databases and do word processing
Ability to prioritize workflow to address the multiple needs
of the supervisor or the department
Ability to multi-task numerous complex administrative
activities
Basic math skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Experience:
3+ years secretarial experience
Prepare
correspondence, forms, reports, manuals, and presentations for the department
head and other department staff members. Compile,
maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required. Perform
routine bookkeeping tasks and maintain department budget records. Prepare and
process department purchase orders and payment authorizations.
Order
and maintain inventory of office supplies and program equipment.
Monitor
and process personnel time records including leave requests and reports and
submit in accordance with district procedures. Answer
and respond to incoming calls, take reliable messages, and route to appropriate
staff.
Maintain
a schedule of appointments and make travel arrangements for department staff.
Make
meeting arrangements for department activities including preparing materials,
scheduling and setting up facilities, and arranging equipment.
Receive,
sort, and distribute mail and other documents to department staff.
Maintain
confidentiality of information.
Follow
district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Maintain
requests for substitute teachers, which will require working outside of school
hours to secure.