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Administrative Assistant - Child Care Resource and Referral - Tillamook

Northwest Regional ESD | Hillsboro, OR

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Posted Date 7/24/2024
Description

Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist organization. We work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve.


In line with our commitment to disrupting systemic racism, we acknowledge that research shows that Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) and women are significantly less likely to apply for some positions, believing they must meet every qualification as described in the job description. At NWRESD, we value representation, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We know that sometimes that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described below. Position Title: Administrative Assistant - Child Care Resource & Referral
Location: Tillamook Service Center
Department: Early Learning
Compensation: Classified Salary Schedule, Range A
Bargaining Unit: OSEA
Days per Year: 220
FTE: 1.0

NW REGIONAL ESD’S MISSION STATEMENT: In partnership with the communities we serve, Northwest Regional ESD improves student learning by providing equitable access to high quality services and support.


General Description
The primary purpose of this position is to provide a variety of clerical and secretarial support involving word processing, data entry and retrieval, filing, and recordkeeping for an assigned Administrator or program. May serve as the key contact for a department or program. This position requires intermediate level clerical skills to perform a range of tasks. It also requires detailed knowledge of the specific assignment and department/NWRESD procedures related to the duties assigned. Employees are expected to exercise judgment and independent decision making within those procedures. Generally, these assignments may require regular use of three or more software solutions generally used by NWRESD with facility and accuracy.

QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  1. High school diploma or GED
  2. Bilingual – Spanish/English preferred
  3. Valid driver’s license

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

  1. High level of communication/interpersonal skills
  2. Ability to work independently on complex tasks
  3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  4. Possess organizational skills for optimally prioritizing and managing multiple tasks, demonstrating initiative and problem solving skills
  5. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Drive
  6. Ability to maintain the integrity of confidential information and able to respond sensitively to questions about student, family and staff matters
  7. Solid understanding of spelling, punctuation, capitalization, word usage and sentence structure of the English language
  8. Experience with data entry
  9. Ability to compose a finished product from rough copy or verbal instructions
  10. Ability to work under pressure and tight timelines
Essential Responsibilities.
A. Perform various clerical tasks and secretarial duties for the assigned Administrator to
include: maintaining calendar, scheduling meetings, assistance with documentation,
correspondence, phone calls, paper and electronic filing, collection of data, meeting
minutes and preparation for meetings
B. Independently prepare, maintain, and disseminate records/files; establish and update
manual and computerized recordkeeping systems; retain and retrieve files, data, and
related information requiring knowledge of department procedures
C. Compose, reviews, edit, and proofread documents and reports in Word using accurate
business English, including composition, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and letter
format
D. Initiate completion of regularly recurring reports, correspondence, and duties related to
the program’s fiscal year
E. Process requisition, reimbursements, purchase orders, invoices, and reports including
appropriate documentation and assuring appropriate approval and account coding using
the fiscal software system and intermediate to advanced functions in Excel
F. Receive, receipt, and record fees; perform various posting and balancing of assigned
portions or records and accounts
G. Process and distribute documents such as mail, staff time sheets, building facility use,
work orders, student rosters, schedules, newsletters for the purpose of disseminating
information to appropriate parties for action
H. Data entry and retrieval (including uploads to Word and Excel) from various software
systems used by NWRESD
I. Order and distribute supplies; replenish office supplies
J. Update website for program/department
K. Update or develop forms for use in the delivery of assigned tasks
L. Assist other personnel in order to ensure efficacy of NWRESD work
M. May train other employees in basic applications, processes, or procedures
N. Assist as requested with meeting registration, set-up and clean up
O. Perform other job duties as assigned Note: The description contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principle functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

NWRESD believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. The administration reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department. It is our expectation that every employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the ESD’s goals.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist organization. We work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve.

Northwest Regional Education Service District is proud to be an antiracist, Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to race, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, religion, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law.

Northwest Regional Education Service District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment procedures for individuals experiencing a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at hrhelp@nwresd.k12.or.us. Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have limitations in their speech may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900. FISCAL CONTROL CODE(S): 2917
JOB POST ID: 3070
Listing Type
Jobs
Categories
Clerical/Administrative | Education
Position Type
Full Time
Employer Type
Direct Employer

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