Secretarial Position

Job Description:

Farmington Public Schools has an opening for an Administrative Assistant for District Operations at the Central Office.

Position is full-year, full-time. Benefits include health insurance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance, 3 personal days, 13 paid holidays, 15 sick days and vacation.

Reports To: Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations for supervision and evaluation

Salary: $69,000-$75,000 dependent upon education and experience

Work Schedule: Full time employment, 12 month assignment

Starting Date: Immediately

Applicants should apply online at www.fpsct.org, please see the attachment for full position details.

General Description: The administrative assistant for district operations performs high-level, confidential administrative duties in the business office under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, Director of Facilities, and Director of Technology.

Qualities and Qualifications: Demonstrated working knowledge of customer service, exceptional administrative assistant skills, familiarity of accounting procedures, profound understanding of the operational side of a school district, and exhibits leadership skills. Knowledge should be supplemented by strong mathematical and technology skill sets as well as enthusiasm, professionalism, and motivation. Individual must demonstrate organizational and planning skills while completing work without continuous supervision. The emphasis on ability to make decisions and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees and the general public are critical to the success of this position. Strong oral and written communication skills are necessary to present information clearly and to communicate with a wide range of individuals in various positions. A solid knowledge of municipal budgetary processes and procedures is an asset but is not a requirement for this position. This position is also required to manage confidential information on a continuing basis.

• Candidate should hold a bachelor's degree and/or formal training in business administration, management, or a related field

• Candidate must have work experience as an executive assistant, administrative assistant, office manager or similar experience for at least 5 years

• Candidate must demonstrate strong skills related to budget and office management in a fast-paced work environment

• Candidate must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Google Workspace, Infinite Visions and TimeClock

• Candidate should exhibit a high degree of professionalism and ability to work collaboratively with others

• Consideration will be given to the following:

• five years or more of related experience

• references that indicate the candidate possesses superior organizational skills.

• evidence that the candidate possesses superior computer skills

• evidence of various life and work experiences that contribute to the candidate's overall sophistication and preparedness

The Farmington Board of Education (the "Board") 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, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law ("Protected Class"), except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.Questions concerning Title VI or Title IX compliance should be directed to: Assistant Superintendent, 1 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 860-673-8270. Questions concerning Section 504 compliance should be directed to: Director of Special Services, 1 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032, 860-677-1791.