About this role
This position is Located at the Parkview Education Center 1919 W. Cook Road. PURPOSE Perform a variety of secretarial and administrative assistant duties to relieve Principal of clerical detail; coordinate flow of communications, correspondence and information for the Principal; responsible for main phone lines, route calls to necessary departments. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by college level coursework in business, organizational leadership, or a related field and two years of secretarial experience. Employee must have strong office, computer, public relations and oral and written communication skills. Employee must have experience answering a multi-line phone system and be able to multi-task. Must possess knowledge of the terminology, practices and procedures of the District. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Provide confidential secretarial and administrative support services to the staff; assure smooth and efficient office operations; assist with coordinating and assure proper and timely completion of office projects and activities; coordinate flow of communications and information; establish and maintain filing systems; receive, sort, and route incoming mail as needed
• Serve as the primary secretary to the Career Academy office; provide public relations and liaison services; initiate, screen and receive telephone calls for the main phone lines; take, retrieve and relay messages as needed; respond to requests, complaints and questions from staff and the public; Assess all calls to accurately decide on where is best to transfer calls; refer difficult issues to the Principal.
• Perform prepare and maintain a variety of records, logs and reports related to programs, projects, services, purchase orders, personnel, communications and assigned duties.
• Maintain appointment, project and activity schedules and calendars; coordinate, reserve facilities and equipment for a variety of meetings and events as assigned; compile and prepare agenda items and other required information and materials for meetings and other events; Maintain Outlook reservation calendar for meeting rooms in the building.
• Supports the FWCS Schools of Success mission to empower all students to reach their potential through equitable and relevant community-connected experiences to ensure students achieve at least one of the 4E's - (Enrollment, Employment, Enlistment, or Entrepreneurship.)
• Positively promotes and embodies the FWCS Schools of Success six core competencies in our daily work: Creativity and Innovation, Critical and Analytical Thinking, Collaboration, Communication, Cultural Agility, and Self-Direction
• Perform related duties, as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS To perform the essential functions of this job effectively and safely, employees must meet the following physical qualifications:
• Communication Skills: Ability to speak clearly and hear effectively in various environments.
• Manual Dexterity: Adeptness in the use of hands and fingers.
• Postural Endurance: Sit or stand for prolonged periods, as the job requires.
• Flexibility: Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, or crouch to perform specific duties.
• Visual Acuity: Close vision ability with the capacity to adjust focus.
• Mobility: Freedom to sit or walk at will throughout the work environment.
• Strength and Stamina: Capability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to twenty (25) pounds or more.
FWCS will reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.