School Administrative Assistant - Rolling Hills Elementary School

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of a School Assistant Principal, perform a variety of clerical and administrative tasks and may provide functional guidance to clerical employees. May compile special periodic reports and compose non-routine correspondence. Typically involves some project work. Work on assignments that are moderately complex in nature where judgment and analysis are required in resolving problems and making recommendations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:  This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
• High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma
• Two (2) years of administrative assistant/clerical, human resources, budget, payroll, accounting, banking/loan servicing, or operational school support experience
• Intermediate knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.
• Intermediate knowledge of common office application software
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Intermediate interpersonal relations skills
• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
• Intermediate organizational skills
• Ability to operate common office equipment
• Ability to work alone and with others
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and policy books

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds)
• Works both indoors and outdoors
• Typically a moderate noise level
• Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization
• Sedentary work
• Frequent bending and reaching
• Occasional lifting, pulling, and pushing
• Occasional standing and walking
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard
• Repetitive motions
• Visual concentration and depth perception
• Eye/hand coordination (e.g., typing, ten key)
• Speaking and hearing
• Concentrated reading/writing/mathematics
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions
• Normal school district environment

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.

• Education and/or training beyond high school
• Experience working in the public sector
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement