Position Type:
Per Diem/Per Diem Executive Aide Confid

Date Posted:
9/14/2022

Location:
Legal Counsel - 311

NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
765 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102
ROGER LEÓN, SUPERINTENDENT

PER DIEM EXECUTIVE AIDE/CONFIDENTIAL
Office of the General Counsel

(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested applicants for the position of Per Diem Executive Aide/Confidential with the Office of the General Counsel.

DEFINITION: The Per Diem Executive Aide/Confidential is primarily responsible for assisting with the effective operation of the Office of General Counsel. Due to the nature of the role, experience in handling of sensitive/confidential information is required. The Per Diem Executive Aide/Confidential reports to the General Counsel. This position may also be responsible for other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

1. 7 to 10 years of professional level experience supporting senior level attorneys in a legal services organization or law firm.
2. Superb computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Acts to relieve the General Counsel of detail by providing information to those requesting it.
2. Executes on necessary operational systems and processes.
3. Assists in providing high-quality service to all stakeholders - both internal and external.
4. Assists in maintaining a schedule of appointments and the daily engagement calendar of the Office of the General Counsel.
5. Maintains organized records and filing systems related to the Office of the General Counsel operations.
6. Arranges and organizes meetings and travel arrangements.
7. Reviews, sorts and routes incoming correspondence.
8. Performs other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

1. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
2. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
3. Excellent problem-solving abilities, including the ability to identify challenges and actively work to find solutions.
4. Trustworthiness and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive matters.
5. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders.
6. Strong written and oral communication skills.
7. Solid understanding of operational best practices.

REPORTS TO: General Counsel

SALARY, EMPLOYMENT PERIOD AND UNION AFFILIATION
1. Salary Information: $40 per hour (up to 25 hours per week)
2. Employment Period: Twelve (12) Months
3. Union Affiliation: Unaffiliated

HOW TO APPLY
The Newark Board of Education is only accepting electronic applications.

OPENING AND CLOSING DATE
Opening Date: September 14, 2022
Closing Date: September 27, 2022 or until filled
THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER