Job Information
Burlington Community School District Outreach/Pieces Administrative Assistant in Burlington, Iowa
Outreach/Pieces Administrative Assistant JobID: 3334
Position Type:
21st Century After School
Date Posted:
5/20/2024
Location:
District Administration Building
BURLINGTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICTPOSITION DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS Job Title: Outreach Coordinator Administrative Assistant FLSA Status: Non-exempt Reports to: District Outreach Coordinator Hours: 6 Days: 261
QUALIFICATIONS Requires the following (or equivalent qualifications):
Para-educator certification, two year degree in an approved area, or ability to pass competency test
One year of post-secondary education in business, clerical operations and/or clerical procedures
Two years successful clerical experience
POSITION PURPOSE To provide clerical support for PIECES, District’s Outreach Coordinator, and support of Club M mentoring program in an effective and efficient manner. Provide Outreach Coordinator and support staff with materials as requested. Impart positive communication in everyday relationships with students, parents, other employees, and the general public. DEMONSTRATED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to follow both oral and written directions
Must be able to work both independently and cooperatively
Aptitude for high standards of workmanship, cleanliness, safety, and security
Ability to relate positively with principals, students, staff, parents, and public
Excellent communication, human relations, and public relations skills
Ability to handle stressful situations, reacting calmly in emergency situations, cope with change, and work under pressure while using good judgment in making decisions
Excellent telephone skills, keyboarding skills, and attention to detail
Ability to use a personal computer, word processing software, database, and spreadsheet software applications, including the student information system database
Ability to operate a variety of office and school machines
Ability to multi-task various responsibilities in a pressure related environment with frequent interruptions
Ability to read and interpret documents, write routine reports and correspondence, ability to perform mathematical calculations
Ability to apply common sense in situations and deal with or solve problems
Demonstrated history of satisfactory job attendance
PERFORMANCE ACCOUNTABILITIES
Maintain strict confidentiality and protect the confidential nature of information concerning staff, students, and related information; relating professionally to sensitive issues.
Exhibit individual leadership as a role model for maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct and professional behavior.
Act as a liaison/resource for the school community serving principal, students, staff, parents, and the community.
Demonstrate the ability to get along with others and foster a positive team relationship with administrators, students, parents, staff, and community.
Provide prompt, thoroughly completed assignments in a correct manner paying attention to detail. Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition.
Burlington Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Burlington Community School District ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Burlington Community School District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.