QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge and Skills: The position requires working knowledge of office practices, procedures and equipment, including filing systems, receptionist and telephone techniques, and letter and report writing. Requires a working knowledge of personal computer based software programs that support this level of work, including but not limited to word processing, spreadsheet, presentation graphics, special applications used at the school site for student attendance and records. Requires basic skill at facilitating problem-solving processes. Requires sufficient math skills to perform financial and statistical record keeping. Requires sufficient knowledge of proper English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation to prepare professional correspondence. Requires sufficient human relations skill to work productively and cooperatively with diverse groups within the District, and exercise patience when dealing with internal and external customers, and convey technical concepts. Abilities: Requires the ability to independently perform all of the duties of the position in an environment dominated by interruptions. Requires the ability to accurately take and transcribe notes and/or meeting minutes/recollections. Must be able to learn, interpret, explain and apply knowledge of District and site organization, operations, programs, functions, special terminology used in the organization unit, and labor agreements to relieve an administrator or program director of a variety of administrative details. Requires the ability to prepare spreadsheets, graphs and charts, and enter, import, and export data to and from databases. Requires the ability to plan, organize and prioritize work in order to meet schedules and timelines. Requires the ability to communicate with staff and customers using patience and courtesy, and in a manner that reflects positively on the organization unit.

Physical Abilities: The position incumbent must be able to function indoors in an office environment engaged in work of primarily a sedentary nature. Requires ambulatory ability to sit for extended periods of time, to utilize microcomputers and peripheral equipment, accomplish other desktop work, and to move to various locations. Requires the ability to use near vision to read printed materials. Requires auditory ability to carry on conversations in person and over the phone. Requires the ability to retrieve work materials from overhead, waist, and ground level files. Requires manual and finger dexterity to write, use a pointing device and keyboard at an acceptable rate to keep up with work requirements, operate microcomputer, and to operate other standardized office equipment, almost constantly requiring repetitive motions. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: The position typically requires a high school diploma, supplemental college business courses and 4 years of progressive experience in a clerical, financial and secretarial capacity. Alternatively, an Associate’s Degree and two years of progressive secretarial experience would be acceptable. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: May require a valid driver’s license. A first-aid and CPR card within a reasonable time. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed indoors where minimal safety considerations exist. PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ALONG WITH A COMPLETE APPLICATION: