Executive Assistant

Location: 2800 W 7th Ave., Denver

Work Year: Traditional 235 work days - PROTECH/ADMIN

FTE: 1.0

Salary Range: $62,423 - $74,908 annually

Applications will be received until June 5, 2024. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.

About this job:

Provides division-level confidential administrative support to the Executive Director of Facility Management. Acts as primary contact and coordinates and/or responds to questions regarding District-wide activities, policies and procedures. Coordinates meetings and activities with other departments, functions, and outside agencies. Acts as a liaison with all levels of District staff and community representatives.

What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration, and Fun with a shared vision that Every Student Will Succeed.

• $62,423 - $74,908 annually

• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

What You'll Do:

• Provides assistance and support by identifying and prioritizing incoming information and requests; delegates and/or directs issues to appropriate department or District personnel.

• Researches, collects, and compiles data, and prepares reports, financial analysis, surveys, and other materials for the Assistant Superintendent, Cabinet members, and District stakeholders.

• Serves as the primary contact person for administrative issues of a complex and confidential nature, drafts correspondence, and plans and prepares reports; makes decisions and takes action within agreed upon limits.

• Compiles and tracks department projects and is responsible for planning, organizing, and delegating to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the division.

• Plans, organizes and schedules meetings and takes and publishes minutes and agendas; tracks, follow up on, and coordinates action items until satisfactory completion.

• Performs budgetary and accounting functions for the department, such as monitoring the annual budget, transferring budget monies, purchasing large ticket items, processing invoices, and maintaining petty cash.

• Organizes, tracks, and participates in District, building, or department special projects.

• Answers inquiries and offers assistance to parental/community concerns in routine and non-routine matters using appropriate initiative; screens calls and refers as appropriate.

• May coordinate or direct the activities of department support staff, student aides, or volunteers.

What You'll Need:

• High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of three (7) years of secretarial and administrative assistant experience, including experience assisting an executive of an organization.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field and a minimum of three (3) years of secretarial and administrative assistant experience, including experience assisting an executive of an organization is preferred.

• A valid Colorado driver's license and meet the District's insurability requirements.

• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.

• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.

• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.