Secretary - Student Achievement Leader CSS

The DSBN is asupportive, innovative community that works towards doing what’s best for kids, and helps every student achieve success. Whether you’re in the classroom, on the playing fields, in the office or in the cafeteria, we know it’s the dedicated staff who bring our mission to life – you are what creates a child’s school experience, and contribute to students reaching their full potential.

We proudly serve over 40,000 students across almost 100 elementary and secondary schools in Niagara, located between Lake Erie in the South and Lake Ontario to the North.

The successful applicant to this position will be required to assist the Student Achievement Leader in the efficient administration of the portfolio.

• Perform the administrative needs of the Curriculum Support Services department with a focus on eLearning and Adult Education.
• Coordinate the reception and registration, verify documentation
• Assist with data entry and organization for a number of system programs

• Know and apply board policies and administrative procedures
• Assist with the coordination and set up of Professional Development offerings on and off site

• Coordinate financial transactions with financial services, staff, schools, CSS staff, and problem solve as required
• Ensure accountability and fiscal responsibilities

• Assist with meetings, prepare files, take minutes, as required

• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and Aspen, and be willing to become proficient in True North and Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Contribute to the larger CSS team on significant projects and act as back up during vacation schedules for other CSS administrative assistants

• Other duties as assigned by SAL and Superintendent

The successful candidate must demonstrate flexibility, strong organizational and time management skills, initiative, critical and creative thinking, and an exemplary work ethic. Proficiency in spelling, punctuation and grammatical usage is required, as are excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and the skillset to interact professionally and courteously.

Applicants must have Grade 12 education (a minimum one-year College diploma in Office Administration is preferred), including or supplemented by courses in keyboarding, word processing. Applicants must have the equivalent of ten (10) working months of clerical/secretarial experience in a school board setting within the past two (2) years, which demonstrates proficiency in the functions described above.

The District School Board of Niagara is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of its employees, who reflect the diversity of our community and students we serve. Weencourageand welcome submissions from candidates from diverse backgrounds to build a supportive and inclusive workplace. DSBN welcomes applications from:
Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, women, persons with visible and non-visible disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. The DSBN is committed to Achieving Success Together and recognizes that increasing the diversity of its workforce supports this objective.

DSBN will make interview and employment accommodations during the selection process, based on any of the human rights protected grounds.…