Administrative Assistant- Office of Accountability, Evaluation, Strategic Planning

Position: Hourly Administrative Assistant-The Office of Accountability, Evaluation, Strategic Planning
Job Description

Human Resources announces an opening for an Hourly Administrative Assistant with The Office of Accountability, Evaluation, Strategic Planning.

The Hourly Administrative Specialist provides administrative and program support to the Office of Accountability, Evaluation, Strategic Planning. The incumbent reports to the Director of Accountability, Evaluation, Strategic Planning and provides support administrative support to ensure smooth and efficient operation of the office.

Responsibilities

The work involves all facets of administrative functions and activities, including drafting correspondence to school, Central Office staff and external partners, sending calendar invites in Microsoft Outlook, managing office calendar, schedule meetings and appointments for the Director and office staff, assisting with data collection tasks and working with data in Microsoft Excel, tracking completion of office tasks and following up on work in progress to ensure timely completion, prepares requisitions, budget forms, supply requests, reimbursement request, submits invoices for payment, participates in the development of the department's budget request.

Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED (Associate Degree preferred); including or supplemented by courses in business and office practices with a minimum of two years' responsible clerical experience, preferably in an education-related setting. Must have keen understanding of computer software, browsers, and operating systems in order to perform the job, including strong knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Skills working with data in spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel) is a key qualification. Excellent human relations skills; ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees at all levels, in a courteous and tactful manner. Excellence in business English grammar, spelling, and punctuation; must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. General knowledge of financial processes including submitting timesheets, preparing requisitions and submitting invoices for payment (preferred).

Hourly Rate-$31.60 per hour

It is the policy of the Arlington School Board, as stated in Policy G-2.30, Employee Relations - Equal Employment Opportunity - that "Employment opportunities shall not be restricted, abridged or otherwise adversely affected on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and/or disability."