Primary Purpose: Provides overall administrative support for the UT GEAR UP Del Valle ISD sites, including program coordination and staff support. This is a grant funded position and continued employment is contingent upon grant funding.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

   Education/Certification 

   High School diploma or GED (Recognized by the Texas Education Agency or Regional Accrediting Agency)

   Secretarial and data entry experience preferred.  

   Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50)         paid by employee.

 

Required Experience:

   Three years secretarial experience in a school setting preferred   

 

Knowledge/Skills:

Detail-oriented, be deadline driven

Possess strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills

Excellent organizational skills and be able to multi-task in a busy environment

Must be able to work autonomously and in a team environment with a collaborative focus

Have a strong proficiency in Google Drive and be adept at working with individuals from diverse socio-economic backgrounds

Proficient skills in typing, use of calculator and other office equipment

Ability to use personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets, data bases, and do word processing

Knowledge of bookkeeping procedures preferred

Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills

 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.)

                        

Professionalism

The Educators' Code of Ethics is set forth in Texas Administrative Code to provide rules for standard practices and ethical conduct toward students, professional colleagues, school officials, parents, and members of the community.

 

 

 

Data Management

The office assistant assists with fostering analytical and collaborative environment activities such as the following: 

 

 

Organization Improvement

The office assistant promotes efforts to improve the school or organization through activities such as the following:

 

 

Communication and Community Relations

The office assistant promotes a positive tone for school or community relations through activities such as the following:

 

 

 

Qualities of Effective Administrative Assistant

The office assistant exhibits qualities such as the following:

Supervisory Responsibilities:

 None

 

Equipment:

Personal computer, computer software programs, printer, calculator, telephone, copier, fax machine, shredder, scanner, and other general office equipment applicable to the position.

 

Working Conditions: 

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.