Administrative Assistant

POSITION TITLE: Administrative Assistant - Intermediate School

REPORTS TO: Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 200 day contract with benefits according to Siloam Springs School Board policies

LOCATION: SiloaElementary

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.