Office Manager - Student Transportation

Location: Chesterfield Court House

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General Description:

Provides administrative and secretarial assistance and oversees the effective operations of the office; performs a variety of moderately complex work within established procedures and standard practices; possesses knowledge of district policies and procedures; works under general supervision and requires coordination with leadership, and may require handling of sensitive information or dealing tactfully with the public; requires considerable judgment and knowledge of confidentiality.

Job Description:

Essential Job Functions:

Performs secretarial and administrative work required to ensure the efficient operation of the office, including confidential correspondence; performs time and attendance and payroll procedures and assists drivers with questions related to insurance, payroll and benefits; maintains employee database and verifies and tracks personnel actions; orders and maintains office supplies. assists with developing and publishing a newsletter for drivers; performs office bookkeeping functions related to billing and collections;

Screens visitors, telephone calls, incoming mail; responds to public, students and staff regarding a variety of matters related to student transportation operations and policies; personally answers inquiries which in the employee's judgment do not require the supervisor's attention;

Prepares periodic reports as requested

Performs other related duties as assigned

Budgetary Responsibility :

Maintains the office budget and monitors regularly.

Report Preparation :

Prepares reports reflecting time and attendance for each pay period; researches and prepares reports as needed.

Equipment Operation :

Office equipment such as computer, printer, adding machine, copier, facsimile machine

Contacts:

Frequent contact with various levels of the organization, as well as external vendors and the general public

Work Direction / Supervision :

N/ADecision Making:

Performs majority of tasks independently within established procedures and standard practices. Seeks supervisory advice and guidance as necessary.

Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities :

N/APhysical Demands :

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to use a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal indoor levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly;

physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead.

Work Environment:

The employee regularly works in an office environment. The noise level is quiet to moderate.

Qualifications :

Considerable knowledge of office operations and procedures; business English and mathematics and office equipment to include manual and automated filing systems. Working skill in the use of a personal computer, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet and database software. Demonstrated ability to compose correspondence, assemble data and prepare reports and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with all levels of personnel, students and the public.

Additional

Job Requirements:

Education, training or experience sufficient to demonstrate the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation State Police Criminal History Investigation Child…