USD #493 - RISE Center Administrative Assistant

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.