About this role
RISE Center Administrative Assistant Job Description Purpose: The RISE School Administrative Assistant position was established to provide secretarial and administrative support to the administration; communicate with staff, students, parents, and/or other districts; ensure compliance with ongoing reporting (attendance; food service, etc.); and support the broad array of services provided to students and staff. Responsible to: RISE Center School Administrator and SEK Interlocal Administrative Team Salary: Starting pay is $14.80/hr; Negotiable based on background and experience. Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent. College preferred.
• Efficient computer skills, experience with managing data, with knowledge of software, applications, and web-based platforms that are required by the administration. Proficiency in Word and Excel is preferred.
• Organizational, typing, and filing skills
• Ability to work independently, self-starter
• Professional and friendly demeanor
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Essential Functions:
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a wide audience.
• Greet visitors and direct them to the appropriate meeting area or classroom.
• Answer telephones and respond to inquiries via telephone or email.
• Perform administrative tasks; including keeping attendance on students, managing the district lunch service requirements, and communicating with participating districts.
• Order and maintain office and building supplies
• Organize and distribute messages
• Maintain confidential files/records
• Organize and assist with the transportation of students to off-site learning opportunities
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to be flexible
Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:
• Requires the ability to sit/stand for prolonged periods.
• Requires the ability to manually move, lift, pull, or push heavy objects or materials
• Requires the ability to stoop or bend
• Must be able to work in semi-noisy environments
• Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.
General Responsibilities:
• Assist in managing the operations of the Highland School main office.
• Frequently communicate with participating districts, parents, related service providers, and staff regarding students who attend the RISE Center.
• Maintain accurate records on student attendance, district meal services, and other relevant reports.
• Taking and filtering messages for administration.
• Assist in scheduling, and possibly providing, transportation for students to off-site opportunities.
• Assist with establishing and maintaining student records and information.
• Assist teachers within the classroom when the staffing of students is impacted.
• Other duties as assigned by the RISE Center Administrator and/or Interlocal Administrative Team, which are consistent with essential, general, and qualifications for this position.