Executive Assistant (Various Learning Networks)
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Job DescriptionTitle: Executive Assistant Department: Office of School Performance Reports To: Assistant SuperintendentJob SummaryPerforms a variety of responsible and complex administrative, technical and secretarialduties for the Assistant Superintendent . Works on issues of ahighly confidential and/or sensitive nature. Handles matters related to the coordination ofoffice functions and services, and managing office operations. Serves at the pleasure of theexecutive management staff member to whom they are assigned.Essential Functions•Handles matters of a highly confidential and/or sensitive nature for executive managementstaff.•Coordinates all office functions and services.•Responds to public inquiries on the telephone and in person; provides information onSchool District policies and procedures; researches various issues which may involvecontacting internal and external sources; coordinates activities betweenfunctions/departments to facilitate problem resolution.•Prepares draft agendas for meetings for review; disseminates agendas to meetingparticipants with appropriate backup materials.•Handles all mail and correspondence for superior including confidential documents;prepares correspondence for signature of superior.•Schedules appointments and meetings for superior; coordinates schedules with meetingparticipants and arranges accommodations.•Prepares, maintains and updates system data and produces a variety of reports andfinancial statements.•Prepares various forms including accounting and fiscal statements, records and vouchers.•Performs incidental general office/secretarial duties such as, but not limited to, wordprocessing, faxing and copying. Other Functions •May train and/or supervise subordinate clerical/secretarial staff.•May determine the need for and prepare requisitions for services such as maintenance,repair and supplies.•May prepare slide and overhead projector presentation materials.•May coordinate all travel arrangements, including hotel and automobile rental reservations.Qualifications Minimum Requirements •High school diploma or equivalent.•Five years of full-time, paid, secretarial or administrative support experience which hasincluded the use of a personal computer to maintain records and prepare correspondence,reports and spreadsheets. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrated knowledge of:•office practices and procedures.•word processing software applications.•spreadsheet software applications.Thorough knowledge of:•the operation and maintenance of standard office equipment.•English language usage, spelling, and grammar.Ability to:•type from a clear copy at a speed of not less than 60 net corrected words per minute.•perform varied mathematical computation accurately and quickly.•perform secretarial and clerical duties with speed and accuracy.•follow written and verbal instructions.•communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.•establish and maintain effective working relationships. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work beingperformed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as anexhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Nondiscrimination The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to allemployees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion,sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, genderidentity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further informationregarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.