Business Operations Assistant

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Performs a series of highly responsible, complex technical‑clerical tasks as part of a centralized unit involved in the preparation, processing, and maintenance of documents and records which represent the business transactions of the assigned office.

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or possession of a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) certificate.
• One (1) year of experience in general office administration related to the assigned office.
  • Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise tact, good judgment, and initiative.
• Ability to deal quickly and accurately with quantitative information and verify the correctness of actions.

• Processes a large quantity of financial, personnel, or complex office‑specific documents for which accurate and timely completion is crucial to the operation of the school division.
• Provides information to employees or the general public regarding policies and procedures of the assigned office.
• Explains complex rules or procedures to employees and the general public, as required.
• Reviews processed transactions, ensuring the presence of all required supporting documents and determining the need for additional information in order to meet regulatory requirements.
• Prepares documents, forms, and correspondence incidental to the processing of such transactions.
• Resolves a variety of documentation problems by applying exceptionally detailed and involved regulatory criteria.
• May utilize query programs to create data tables and generate management reports.
• Exercises independent judgment and initiative to complete transactions.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

$53,730 - $90,698

Unified Scale-Schedule A/Grade 010-FEU-OP

Transportation

260-Day Contract

Monthly

Full Time

Transportation

Yes

No

Entry level

Full-time

Administrative

Primary and Secondary Education