Job Title: Classified - Administrative Assistant II

Category: Classified

Administrative Assistant II, Teaching & Learning

Location: Clackamas Education Service District, Sunnybrook Campus

Schedule: 8 hours per day / 5 days per week / 12 months

Clackamas ESD strives to infuse equity in all our programs and bodies of work by maintaining an inclusive, barrier-free environment in which everyone participates and fully benefits.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be the one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources at hr@clackesd.org to discuss your application.

Find your "why" with Clackamas ESD

At Clackamas Education Service District, our mission is to lead, serve and innovate for learning. Clackamas ESD provides services in early learning, special education, technology and teacher/staff support to Clackamas County school districts. We ensure students and families in all of our communities - big and small - have access to equitable education services. Learn more.

About this position:

The Administrative Assistant II provides secretarial and administrative support that enables the administrator to maintain focus on the daily operations and administrative functions of the program, department and ESD. The position requires exposure to highly sensitive information and involvement with school district and community contacts, requiring use of discretion, tact, diplomacy and judgment.

Essential functions:

Communication:

Represents CESD in a professional manner in all communications

Determines and communicates the priority of phone calls, visitors, reports and correspondence with sensitivity and confidentiality

Maintains confidentiality regarding all department matters

Composes written correspondence for CESD with minimal guidance

Responds to inquiries and referrals from CESD school district personnel, partners and parents via phone, email or in person

Works closely with the ESD's Fiscal and Human Resources departments on matters within the scope of assigned responsibility

Data and Information:

Follows all FERPA (Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act) and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) laws and requirements

Updates and manages data on the student information system

Maintains student information systems or applicable databases

Collects, sorts and configures data sets and documents for budget, funding and other program needs

Assists with the year-end reporting process

Organizes and maintains records and processes necessary for contracts, grants, special projects and employee communications

Fulfills program-level fiscal functions and/or technology purchasing, including processing requisitions, invoices, purchases, expenditure reports and reimbursements and reconciling account codes

Fulfills program-level human resources functions, including tasks related to ESD employees, temporary professional employees and personal service contract employees

Organization:

Manages the organization, storage and retrieval of technical tools, including files, binders, books, hardware and software

Manages multiple calendars and assists with event planning

Develops and maintains electronic and manual recordkeeping systems, including spreadsheets and databases

Minimum qualifications:

Baseline Experience/Education:

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preparation

Three years of recent experience fulfilling the functions of an administrative assistant role (up to one year of college-level education can be substituted for one year of experience)

Physical/Technical Skills:

Ability to organize and manage an administrator's schedule, phone calls, email, paperwork and work space

Ability to compose, revise, edit and proofread professional documents

Three years of experience using word processing, database, spreadsheet and presentation software

Ability to work independently and use initiative and judgment in accomplishing tasks with minimal instruction or guidance

Ability to coordinate assignments and work independently, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to generate and implement strategies to improve efficiency and enhance service delivery

Customer Service Skills:

Ability to use written and oral communication skills to explain policies, procedures and projects

Ability to interact with employees, clients and the public using discretion, tact, diplomacy and judgment to represent CESD in a professional manner

Salary:

Classified Salary Schedule Range 15 which can be seen here. The 2024-25 Classified Salary Schedule has not yet been released.

Benefits:

Full medical, dental, and vision insurance with generous district-paid contribution (most employees pay $0 out of pocket to maintain health insurance coverage)

Paid time off, including paid holidays, sick leave, and other personal leave

Opportunities to grow with us with generous professional development expense reimbursements

Read more about our benefits here

Retirement Plan Contributions

Clackamas ESD employees working 600 or more hours in a calendar year are eligible for the Oregon Public Employee Retirement, or PERS. There are two components to PERS, including the pension, which is primarily funded by CESD and The Individual Account Program, or IAP, which is funded by a six-percent deduction from your paycheck. If you are new to PERS, your PERS deduction will begin automatically after a six-month waiting period.

How to Apply:

Submit your application at https://www.applitrack.com/clackesd/onlineapp/. Applications for this position must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the listed closing date and must include:

Cover Letter

Resume

Completed application form

Recruitment Timeline:

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis

Clackamas Education Service District is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce along with the students and families that we serve.

Clackamas ESD policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by law.