What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant position at Southside Elementary?
POSITION TITLE: Administrative Assistant
REPORTS TO: Principal
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 200 day contract with benefits according to Siloam Springs School Board policies
LOCATION: Southside Elementary
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma
- Bilingual Spanish/English preferred
- Experience working in a professional office setting
- Strong computer skills, with proficiency in Google (Docs, Slides, Sheets).
- Able to operate personal computers, laptop computer, peripheral computer equipment, photocopier, fax machine, and other office equipment with a high degree of skill.
- Highly motivated with strong organizational skills; able to coordinate multiple tasks at one time.
- Self-starter; able to work independently; organized.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong telephone and interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience with eSchool, eFinance, and YellowFolder is desired but not required.
- Knowledge, understanding of and patience interacting with students, parents and community members.
- Ability to work as a contributing and flexible team member.
- Effectively communicate with building administrators, and other office staff.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Answer phone, receive messages, and responds to inquiries by staff, parents, or patrons of the district.
- Maintain electronic files.
- Input and generation of data/information for recordkeeping in multiple software systems.
- Type or prepare reports, compile data, and distribute information to parties both inside and outside of the district.
- Type and/or prepare correspondences and communications for families, staff, and students.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Attend meetings and training as directed.
- Present and communicate in a professional manner.
- Work additional hours or overtime as directed.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.