Wichita Public Schools
Administrative Assistant 3
Wichita Public Schools, Wichita, Kansas, United States, 67232
Job Title:
Administrative Assistant 3
Position Function:
Performs general clerical duties; which may be required but not limited to answering phones, intermediary computer functions, typing, and electronic filing, and copying, scanning, and distributing mail.
Essential Performance Responsibilities:
Serve or assist as receptionist to the building, answering phone calls, and providing information and assistance to callersAssists with copying and distribution of documents and other materials for administrative and clerical staffMaintain copier, office machines, and vending machinesAssists in maintaining inventories or supplies and materials for the purpose of ensuring items' availabilityPerform clerical duties for other staff as requestedAdditional Duties:
Assists with additional duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Equipment:
The employee must demonstrate the ability to use basic office equipment such as computers, scanners, copiers, and fax machine. Must always comply with WPS guidelines for equipment use.
Travel:
Limited travel between schools and central offices may be required.
Physical and Mental Demands:
Work in standard office and school building environmentsAbility to work outdoors during outdoor student activitiesAdditional demands upon request of SupervisorKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining informationIntermediate computer proficiency and the ability to effectively use Microsoft Word and Outlook with basic skills in Excel, which will be determined and validated by testingUse of good judgment and the capability to research and analyze information in order to make decisions on recurring assignmentsAbility to communicate effectively with a supervisor when their discretion is neededAbility to provide exceptional customer serviceDisplays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentialityAbility to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearanceKnowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them
Interrelations:
Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendorsWill be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasksWill be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacyMust understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleaguesExpected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service
Employee Punctuality and Appearance:
In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leaveAny deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administratorAll employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position
Qualification Profile:
A High School education or GED is requiredSome experience is necessary
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Administrative Assistant 3
Position Function:
Performs general clerical duties; which may be required but not limited to answering phones, intermediary computer functions, typing, and electronic filing, and copying, scanning, and distributing mail.
Essential Performance Responsibilities:
Serve or assist as receptionist to the building, answering phone calls, and providing information and assistance to callersAssists with copying and distribution of documents and other materials for administrative and clerical staffMaintain copier, office machines, and vending machinesAssists in maintaining inventories or supplies and materials for the purpose of ensuring items' availabilityPerform clerical duties for other staff as requestedAdditional Duties:
Assists with additional duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Equipment:
The employee must demonstrate the ability to use basic office equipment such as computers, scanners, copiers, and fax machine. Must always comply with WPS guidelines for equipment use.
Travel:
Limited travel between schools and central offices may be required.
Physical and Mental Demands:
Work in standard office and school building environmentsAbility to work outdoors during outdoor student activitiesAdditional demands upon request of SupervisorKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining informationIntermediate computer proficiency and the ability to effectively use Microsoft Word and Outlook with basic skills in Excel, which will be determined and validated by testingUse of good judgment and the capability to research and analyze information in order to make decisions on recurring assignmentsAbility to communicate effectively with a supervisor when their discretion is neededAbility to provide exceptional customer serviceDisplays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentialityAbility to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearanceKnowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them
Interrelations:
Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendorsWill be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasksWill be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacyMust understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleaguesExpected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service
Employee Punctuality and Appearance:
In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leaveAny deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administratorAll employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position
Qualification Profile:
A High School education or GED is requiredSome experience is necessary
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt