Clerical: Executive Assistant

Falcon Ridge Elementary

JOB SUMMARY: Provide advanced office support and knowledgeable and professional administrative services to students, staff and community in an efficient, courteous and timely manner so that the overall district educational objectives may be achieved. Manage daily operations to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the school office or department.

WORK REQUIREMENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS:

Education/Certification/Licensure:

• High school diploma or equivalent
One year post-secondary education in related area preferred

Experience:

• 2-3 years office experience
Prior experience in education setting preferred

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Intermediate clerical and computer skills
• Ability to vary sequence of duties
• Knowledge of district and building policies and procedures
• Intermediate word processing and spreadsheet knowledge
• Knowledge of general office software and/or specific program software
• Ability to work collaboratively with office and district staff
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to relate with others and present a positive interaction in a professional manner with public, peers, and administration in all communications
• Office organizational and time management skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and set priorities
• Intermediate accounting and bookkeeping skills
• Ability to use and be proficient in Google Docs
• Ability to exercise confidentiality in handling district information

Falcon Ridge Elementary School is a progressive K-5 elementary school that utilizes the PLC philosophy. This position requires a team player as he/she will be working collaboratively with staff members throughout the building. Enthusiastic applicants are expected to be life-long learners in a student-focused environment.

New Prague Area Schools is a consistently growing district of 4,000 students, Pre K through 12. The district is located about 45 miles southwest of the Twin Cities. The district serves the students and community members of the New Prague, Elko New Market, northern Lonsdale areas, as well as several other communities. The district offers a small-town quality of life with easy access to the conveniences of a major metropolitan area.

I.S.D. 721 is an equal opportunity employer.