Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent and Director of Curriculum
Apply NowCompany: Farmington Public Schools
Location: Farmington, CT 06032
Description:
Position Type:
Secretarial/Clerical/Admin Secretary II
Date Posted:
9/23/2024
Location:
Farmington Public Schools Business Office
Date Available:
Immediate
General Description:
The Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent of Schools directs and coordinates the workflow of the Office of the Assistant Superintendent of Schools. This includes overall office and task management such as scheduling and coordinating appointments and meetings; organizing the calendar and task requirements; the secretarial and organizational skills required for the efficient operation of the office; monitoring and responding to report deadlines; and scheduling office work assignments as necessary.
The Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent must demonstrate flexibility and self-direction with ability to independently make good decisions about prioritizing assignments, completing tasks, and providing communication on behalf of Central Office Administrators. It is also essential to apply creative problem-solving skills to the full range of responsibilities associated with this position.
The Administrative Assistant position is also at times responsible for providing support service to the Board of Education on behalf of the Superintendent of Schools. The processing of sensitive and confidential information is a requirement of this position and therefore discretion and independence are required.
Qualifications:
Google applications, presentation slides, spreadsheet design and database applications.
Reports To: Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction and Director of Curriculum
Salary: Admin. Secretary II Salary Schedule ($38.05 - $42.85 per hour)
Work Schedules: Full time employment, 12 month assignment
Duties and Responsibilities
Administrative Assistance
Personal Qualities and Skills Expectations
Other responsibilities as necessary and assigned.
Starting Date: Immediately
The Board of Education will not make employment decisions (including decisions related to hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, demotion, disciplinary action and termination) on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, ancestry, disability (including pregnancy), genetic information, veteran status or gender identity or expression, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification. Questions concerning Title VI or Title IX compliance should be directed to: Kim Wynne, 1 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 [redacted]. Questions concerning Section 504 compliance should be directed to: Wendy Shepard-Bannish, 1 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 [redacted].
Secretarial/Clerical/Admin Secretary II
Date Posted:
9/23/2024
Location:
Farmington Public Schools Business Office
Date Available:
Immediate
General Description:
The Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent of Schools directs and coordinates the workflow of the Office of the Assistant Superintendent of Schools. This includes overall office and task management such as scheduling and coordinating appointments and meetings; organizing the calendar and task requirements; the secretarial and organizational skills required for the efficient operation of the office; monitoring and responding to report deadlines; and scheduling office work assignments as necessary.
The Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent must demonstrate flexibility and self-direction with ability to independently make good decisions about prioritizing assignments, completing tasks, and providing communication on behalf of Central Office Administrators. It is also essential to apply creative problem-solving skills to the full range of responsibilities associated with this position.
The Administrative Assistant position is also at times responsible for providing support service to the Board of Education on behalf of the Superintendent of Schools. The processing of sensitive and confidential information is a requirement of this position and therefore discretion and independence are required.
Qualifications:
- Candidate must have an Associate's degree and/or formal training in a business program or related field.
- Candidate must have work experience as an executive assistant, administrative assistant, office manager, or similar experience.
- Candidate must have demonstrated ability to organize, implement, and coordinate complex, multi-phase projects and tasks.
- Candidate must have demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills and public relations skills.
- Candidate must demonstrate the ability to type using a word processing program at an advanced level (i.e. 60-70 words per minute) and transcribe dictation.
- Candidate must demonstrate skills of advanced word processing, desktop publishing,
Google applications, presentation slides, spreadsheet design and database applications.
- Candidate must demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication.
Reports To: Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction and Director of Curriculum
Salary: Admin. Secretary II Salary Schedule ($38.05 - $42.85 per hour)
Work Schedules: Full time employment, 12 month assignment
Duties and Responsibilities
Administrative Assistance
- Manages the work flow associated with the office of the Assistant Superintendent and Director of Curriculum, including reports to the Board of Education
- Maintains administrators' calendar of appointments and routines
- Manages the budgeting timeline, process, and cycle of due dates and reports
- Manages grant spending and funding allocations
- Prepares informational reports and other communication tools as directed
- Drafts responses to routine correspondence
- Prepares slide presentations at the direction of administrators
- Plans and organizes location, materials, and refreshments for district-level meetings and conferences
- Researches, analyzes and edits data required, completes state and federal reports and assignments, under deadline pressure, with speed and accuracy
Personal Qualities and Skills Expectations
- Solves complex problems in a fast-paced office environment
- Interacts with the public in a courteous and helpful manner
- Works with confidential and sensitive information in an appropriate manner
- Works in a collaborative style with all constituents associated with the Office of the Superintendent
- Types or inputs assignments, at required speed, editing content, where necessary
- Develops efficient and organized files and data systems as required for effective office functioning
- Maintains the financial records and state/federal reports, as required
Other responsibilities as necessary and assigned.
Starting Date: Immediately
The Board of Education will not make employment decisions (including decisions related to hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, demotion, disciplinary action and termination) on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, ancestry, disability (including pregnancy), genetic information, veteran status or gender identity or expression, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification. Questions concerning Title VI or Title IX compliance should be directed to: Kim Wynne, 1 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 [redacted]. Questions concerning Section 504 compliance should be directed to: Wendy Shepard-Bannish, 1 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 [redacted].