Balsz Elementary School District #31

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Administrative Assistant-Superintendent's Office

Posted over 1 month ago

Job Description

  • Administrative Assistant-Superintendent's Office JobID: 277
  • Position Type:
    Superintendents Office

  • Date Posted:
    7/26/2021

  • Location:
    District Office
    (High-Needs School)

  • Date Available:
    immediate need

  • Closing Date:
    Until Filled



    • Job Title: Administrative Assistant-Superintendents Office
    Employment: Non-Exempt-Twelve Months
    Annual Salary: Classified Salary Schedule
    Reports to: Superintendent

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    • College degree (AA or BA) or equivalent, preferred.
    • Previous school or office experience.
    • Bilingual in English/Spanish (Oral, Reading, Writing), preferred
    • Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Products
    • Experience with Board Docs, preferred
    PRINCIPAL DUTIES: (essential functions)
    • Answers telephone, personally responding to those that can be resolved at the front desk, and directing others to relevant staff members.
    • Greets visitors and staff members and responds to inquiries directly or by referral to appropriate staff members.
    • Independently plans and coordinates administrative support functions and services for District under the direction of the Superintendent
    • Provides administrative management of sensitive and confidential issues for Superintendent
    • Exercises initiative and independent judgment in performing administrative functions; applies judgment to resolving problems and making work process decisions within scope of authority.
    • Prepares information necessary for administrative decisions and implementation of policies and decisions; assures that action items are properly processed, managed and resolved.
    • Acts as secretary to Governing Board, including scheduling and attending meetings; prepares meeting agenda, action item lists, and presentation materials for Board, in the absence of the Executive Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent and Governing Board.
    • Answers questions where judgment, knowledge and interpretation of District policies, procedures and regulations are necessary; responds independently to inquiries when appropriate.
    • Maintains calendars and schedules meetings and appointments; prioritizes and resolves complex meeting schedules; coordinates meeting rooms and resources.
    • Updates, maintains and organizes electronic and paper files, records, reports and documents; maintains file integrity and confidentiality by monitoring and assuring compliance to District policies and procedures; assures the accuracy of the electronic and paper filing systems
    • Conducts and coordinates assigned projects; identifies and resolves problems.
    • Composes correspondence and other documents on a wide variety of subjects requiring knowledge of the procedures and policies of the District; types, edits and prepares correspondence, memoranda, letters, legal and technical documents, information packets and other communications.
    • Updates and maintains statistical information, reports and related documents, as directed.
    • Maintains the absolute confidentiality of all records and information.
    • Interprets or translates as necessary.
    • Regular and punctual attendance required to meet essential function of job responsibilities.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.
    KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
    • Knowledge of District organization, operations, policies and procedures.
    • Knowledge of record keeping and confidential records management principles.
    • Knowledge of methods and standards for preparing correspondence, reports and special communications.
    • Knowledge of standard office equipment and computer hardware and software applications.
    • Knowledge of general office processes and procedures.
    • Knowledge of customer service techniques.
    • Knowledge of safe work practices.
    • Skill in planning, organizing and managing complex administrative services with minimum supervision.
    • Skill in managing multiple projects, duties and assignments.
    • Skill in conducting research and preparing administrative reports.
    • Skill in accurately and concisely record proceedings of meetings.
    • Skill in using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
    • Skill in handling people tactfully and courteously, and answering questions within the scope of authority.
    • Skill in communicating effectively, and using discretion and sound judgment.
    • Skill in maintaining composure, and working effectively in a high-pressure environment.
    • Skill in meeting critical time deadlines.
    • Skill in composing memos, letters, reports and other documents.
    • Skill in using mathematics and maintaining accurate records.
    • Skill in dealing tactfully and courteously with individuals seeking information about school functions.
    • Skill in public relations and customer service.
    • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with co-workers, government agencies, elected officials, community organizations, the media, and the public.
    • Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written.
    Physical Demands:
    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

    How to Apply:
    Applications can be obtained from the Balsz School District office via a website at www.balsz.org. District employees applying for this position are required to submit an application on the website.

    The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and isnt an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Balsz is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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