What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant - Finance position at Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District?
Internal applicants have until Monday, May 18, 2026 to apply.
Description: Under the supervision of the Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer, and Assistant Treasurer, the person must demonstrate strong critical thinking and data processing skills by providing general bookkeeping and accounting support for the Treasurer's Office. They will be expected to perform a large volume of complex secretarial tasks for various programs, including handling confidential correspondence and records, bookkeeping, bank reconciliation, and data processing. They will contribute to the accomplishment of School District and department goals, as well as perform other duties as required
Job Summary: 7.5 hours/day, 5 days/week, 260 days/year.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma. An acceptable score on a pre-employment skill test may be required.
- 1 year of related successful experience or 2 years of college.
- Advanced office administration, accounting, data processing, and computer hardware/software systems skills substantiated by training and/or relevant work experience.
- Ability to lift/move supplies/equipment weighing 15 pounds.
- Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies, and administrative guidelines/procedures.
- Demonstrates evidence of appropriate literacy and numeracy skills (i.e. reading comprehension, written/oral communication, strong interpersonal skills, mathematical reason/application, etc.).
- Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline, and a willingness to take on challenging tasks. Reacts productively to interruptions/emerging priorities.
- Demonstrates proficiency in spelling, proofreading, and the correct use of grammar.
- Demonstrates the ability to implement administrative principles, practices, and procedures.
- Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts personal responsibility for decisions/conduct.
- Exhibits consistent, impartial, and resourceful critical-thinking skills.
- Interacts comfortably/confidently with the public.
- Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
- Meets all mandated health screening requirements.
- Demonstrates proficiency using equipment and software applications associated with the position.
- Training/work experience in bookkeeping and data processing is advantageous.
Preferred Qualification:
- Experience with State of Ohio School Accounting software
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field of study.
- Multiple years of experience in a school district, and/or fiscal office with relevant fiscal software.
- Extensive experience with Microsoft Excel and various Google applications.
Salary/ Rate of Pay: Step 1, $48, 873.00/Year
Standard Employee Benefits
Application Procedure: Apply online
Hiring Manager: Angele Latham, Chief Financial Officer
HR Staff: Sean E. Patton, Chief of Human Resources and Operations
Charlene Lightfoot, Confidential Administrative Assistant - Human Resources
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