Office Assistant- Sport And Medical Sciences Academy (N275-2324)

POSTING NUMBER: N275-2324

POSTING DATE:January 19, 2024

CLOSING DATE:February 1, 2024

POSITION: Office Assistant

LOCATION(S):Sports and Medical Sciences Academy

REPORTS TO: Principal

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

Perform clerical responsibilities of a confidential and responsible nature requiring knowledge of systems and procedures in a school environment.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform general receptionist duties.
• Perform general bookkeeping duties.
• Answer telephones and screen incoming calls.
• Attend computer and job skills training as requested during work hours.
• Photocopy/collate materials.
• Maintain attendance sheets.
• Type correspondence, memos and other communications.
• Perform other related clerical duties as assigned.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices where necessary.
• Proficient in the use of modern office procedures, practices and equipment, including Microsoft Windows’97, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook or whatever is applicable to the specific school.
• Ability to work and make decisions in accordance with rules, regulations and departmental policy and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff.
• Ability to exercise tact and courtesy in dealing with the public, students, and staff.
• Knowledge of and ability to use Standard English grammar with correct spelling, punctuation and letter form.
• Ability to make basic arithmetical computations and speed and accuracy.
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED supplemented by business courses.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and work within difficult time constraints.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
• Candidate must successfully complete testing requirements. Please contact the Office of Talent Managementto schedule an appointment at 860-695-8687.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Non-certified.

SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary in accordance with Hartford Federation of School Secretaries, 2023-2024 Salary Grid (095-12), $40,196-$53,926. Twelve-month work year.

UNION AFFILIATION:

The Hartford Federation of School Secretaries (HFSS)Hartford Public Schools is offering a $750 signing incentive for full-time, newly hired Secretaries for the 2023-24 school year.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To be considered, all internal and external applicants must fully complete a Hartford Public Schools’ online application, which can be accessed through our Applicant Tracking System, Nimble, at https://app.hirenimble.com/jobs/hartford. Internal applicants should use a personal email address when applying. Please do not use your hartfordschools.org email. Candidates’ application and supporting documents will be reviewed. Candidates who advance through the initial review will be notified and placed in the pool for consideration by hiring managers. Candidates will be contacted directly by hiring managers for interviews.