Administrative Assistant

POSITION TITLE: Administrative Assistant

REPORTS TO: Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 200 day contract with benefits according to Siloam Springs School Board policies

LOCATION: Southside Elementary

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred
• Experience working in a professional office setting
• Strong computer skills, with proficiency in Google (Docs, Slides, Sheets).
• Able to operate personal computers, laptop computer, peripheral computer equipment, photocopier, fax machine, and other office equipment with a high degree of skill.
• Highly motivated with strong organizational skills; able to coordinate multiple tasks at one time.
• Self-starter; able to work independently; organized.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong telephone and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience with eSchool, eFinance, and YellowFolder is desired but not required.
• Knowledge, understanding of and patience interacting with students, parents and community members.
• Ability to work as a contributing and flexible team member.
• Effectively communicate with building administrators, and other office staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Answer phone, receive messages, and responds to inquiries by staff, parents, or patrons of the district.
• Maintain electronic files.
• Input and generation of data/information for recordkeeping in multiple software systems.
• Type or prepare reports, compile data, and distribute information to parties both inside and outside of the district.
• Type and/or prepare correspondences and communications for families, staff, and students.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Attend meetings and training as directed.
• Present and communicate in a professional manner.
• Work additional hours or overtime as directed.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.