Administrative Assistant I- COVID

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.

Provide a welcoming atmosphere for students, staff, parents and community

2.

Receive visitors, answer phones and provide appropriate information

3.

Perform a variety of clerical duties and contact tracing to provide support and assistance to the Assistant Principal designated as the COVID Supervisor

4.

Performs the required reporting requirement to the Maricopa County Department of Public Health

5.

Assists with Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) inventory and supply needs

6.

Collect and document necessary information

7.

Initiate prompt communication with contacts through phone calls, email and other communication platforms as necessary.

8.

This position will require prioritization, prompt action, and attention to detail

in documentation and data management as multiple investigations will be conducted simultaneously

9.

Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, staff, parents and school issues

10.

Provide support to other department staff as requested

11.

Schedule appointments as requested

12.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

13.

Ability to work independently and be a self-starter

14.

Perform responsibilities in an ethical and professional manner

15.

Maintain punctual and regular attendance

16.

Perform other job related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Education / Certificate

1. Must possess a high school diploma, but a college degree is preferable

2. Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPCC)
   or successfully complete fingerprint and background checks

Experience

1. Clerical experience and knowledge of general office practices and procedures

2. Experience conducting telephone-based or in-person interview, data collection and data entry are preferred

Communication Skills

1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills

2. Must possess ability to work cooperatively with parents, students, administrators, faculty, staff and general public

3. Bilingual communication is beneficial and preferred

Computer Skills

1. Knowledge of Google Suites

2. Knowledge of Microsoft Office

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

2. Ability to regularly push, pull or lift weights up to 10 pounds

3. Ability to occasionally push, pull, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

4. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus

5. Regular talking and hearing is required

6. Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, sit

7. Ability to occasionally climb, balance and stop or kneel

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Must be able to tolerate a semi-private working environment

2. Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods of sitting and computer work

GBA EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The District provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the District complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. The District expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.