Job Title:    Executive Administrative Assistant-Curriculum              Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt

Reports to:  Executive Director of Curriculum &Instruction             Date Revised:07/15/2024

Dept./School:  Central Administration Office

Primary Purpose:

Under moderate supervision organize and manage the routine work activities of a central administrative department office and provide clerical support to a director or department head and other staff members.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Proficient skills in keyboarding, data entry, word processing, and file maintenance

Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets and databases and do word processing

Ability to prioritize workflow to address the multiple needs of the supervisor or the department

Ability to multi-task numerous complex administrative activities

Basic math skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Experience:

3 years’ secretarial experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Assists in organizing workshops, classes and in services; provides secretarial support to curriculum committees; contacts groups regarding meetings. Formats, types and edits committee meeting minutes, correspondence and announcements. Maintains correspondence of committee meetings. Schedules conference room use; sets up tables and chairs and orders food as requested.

1. Responsible for the purchasing process and delivery of district-purchased textbooks and materials to the buildings and departments. Prepares purchase orders within budget parameters, gives directions to office staff about how to disburse.

1. Formats, types and edits correspondence (often confidential), forms, grant documents, budget, required paperwork for Human Resources, and other reports from drafts; proofreads, duplicates and distributes as necessary. Composes routine correspondence.

Records, Reports, and Correspondence

1. Prepare correspondence, forms, reports, manuals, and presentations for the department head and other department staff members.
2. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.

Accounting

1. Perform routine bookkeeping tasks and maintain department budget records. Prepare and process department purchase orders and payment authorizations.
2. Order and maintain inventory of office supplies and program equipment.
3. Monitor and process personnel time records including leave requests and reports and submit in accordance with district procedures.

Other

1. Answer and respond to incoming calls, take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff.
2. Maintain a schedule of appointments and make travel arrangements for department staff.
3. Make meeting arrangements for department activities including preparing materials, scheduling and setting up facilities, and arranging equipment.
4. Receive, sort, and distribute mail and other documents to department staff.
5. Maintain confidentiality of information.
6. Perform any other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.