Office Assistant - Native American Education Program - Mesa Public Schools : Job Details

Office Assistant Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona. Base Rate: $16.87 Performance Pay: Available annually New hire experience: 1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum New hire education: 1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position Class/Calendar: A12, 9.25 months Hours: Part-Time (29 hours per week) FSLA: Non-Exempt Benefits: Sick leave, holidays, matched retirement, health and life insurance OVERVIEW: To provide clerical support to assigned personnel in support of the department's functions and services; and to contribute to the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit. QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School education or equivalent
• Moderate proficiency in typing, with good accuracy; average test battery
• Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc)
• Ability to operate standard office equipment; clerical experience preferred
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with students, parents, district employees and public; to be tactful and diplomatic and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to organize, prioritize, take initiative and direct own workload while working with frequent interruptions and minimum supervision

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform receptionist duties, answer phones, greet and direct visitors
• Respond to inquiries from students, parents, district personnel and/or public for the purpose of providing information and/or direction or refer to appropriate personnel
• Process documents and materials in support of the department's functions and services
• Prepare a variety of materials and documents for the purpose of disseminating information to appropriate parties
• Distribute materials and documents for the purpose of disseminating information to appropriate parties
• Perform general clerical tasks in support of assigned personnel
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities

SUPERVISION Site Administrator AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.