Department Specialist - Classification B

Department Specialist

• Classification B JobID: 8710

Position Type:

Administrative Support Staff

Date Posted:

6/13/2024

Location:

Edina High School

Date Available:

ASAP

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Edina Public Schools, home of the Hornets, is a dynamic learning community delivering educational excellence and preparing all students to realize their full potential. Through academics, activities, and opportunities, we encourage creativity, foster curiosity, and develop critical thinking skills. We support every student's educational journey by creating a caring and inclusive school culture that supports the whole student. Our vision is for each and every student to discover their possibilities and thrive.

Internal Applicant Deadline: Monday, June 24th by 4:30pm

Edina Public Schools is accepting applications for a Department Specialist

• Classification B to provide support for Edina High School.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• One year of experience in related field.

• Intermediate computer skills.

• Must have intermediate skills using Microsoft Office products.

• Ability to work independently.

• Interest in working in a district environment.

• Knowledge of district and school policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting procedures.

• Detail-oriented with proven ability to be consistently accurate.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to effectively communicate with students, employees, and visitors.

• Ability to effectively collaborate with employees.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual fluency in Somali/English or Spanish/English preferred.

• Experience with Infinite Campus

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides clerical and project assistance to employees.

• Makes students, employees, and visitors welcome in the office.

• Assists students, employees, and visitors with inquiries, engages in general problem solving, and refers questions to the appropriate person when needed.

• Answers telephones, reviews voice mail messages and correspondence, and responds appropriately.

• Completes general office duties as directed.

• Compiles data in preparation for creating reports and disseminates to supervisor.

• Creates, monitors, and maintains accurate records, databases, and other documents.

• Creates, proofreads, and reviews reports, correspondence, contracts, records, and other documents.

• Provides accurate data with confidentiality from maintained documents.

• Processes incoming and outgoing mail and other correspondence.

• Completes bulk mailings when needed.

• Contacts offices, departments and agencies to coordinate and exchange information.

• Maintains a proper inventory of office supplies and equipment.

• Assists with departmental activities and their preparation.

• Manages, monitors, and updates district-based websites, as directed.

• Assists in the management of departmental budgets.

• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION: Department Specialist

• Classification B LOCATION: Edina High School HOURS PER DAY: 8 hours/day DAILY SCHEDULE: 7:30am

• 4:00pm, Monday-Friday DAYS PER YEAR: 260 (12-month position) RATE OF PAY: Pursuant to the Edina Professional Association of Support Staff (EPASS) Agreement, this position has a starting hourly rate of $23.20. BENEFITS: Pursuant to the Edina Professional Association of Support Staff (EPASS) Agreement CLOSING DATE: Open until filled APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply online at www.edinaschools.org/careers. Application materials must include an ISD 273 application, letter of introduction, resume, and professional references. All job offers from Edina Public Schools are conditioned upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check and ISD 273 School Board approval.

Edina Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.