Location: Brookline,MA, USA
Position Purpose:
The purpose of this position is to perform a wide variety of complex secretarial and administrative duties under broad supervision of an administrative employee. Work requires initiative and independent judgment in the application of prescribed policies, procedures, and methods. Performs all other related work as required.
Essential Functions:
(The essential functions or duties listed below and on attachments are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)
Supervision:
Complexity: Performs varied and responsible functions requiring a thorough knowledge of departmental operations and the exercise of judgment and initiative to interpret guidelines, policies, procedures and practices.
Independent Action: Works under broad supervision, following department rules, regulations and policies, requiring the ability to plan and perform operations, and to complete assigned tasks according to a prescribed time schedule. Refers all questionable cases to supervisor.
Supervisory Responsibility: None
Work Environment:
Recommended Minimum Qualifications:
Education, Training and Experience:
High school education plus two years of college education and three to four years of supervisory and office experience or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge, Ability and Skill:
Knowledge: General knowledge of office procedures, practices and terminology. Working knowledge of departmental operations. Knowledge of the operation of computer software applications.
Ability: Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students and the public; ability to compose correspondence; ability to recognize and resolve problems with minimal administrative intervention; ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks at one time with frequent interruptions; analytical ability; must be able to operate a personal computer and display intermediate to advanced skill when using software programs for word processing, database, spreadsheets and other software required by the position.
Skill: Skill in utilizing personal computers, popular word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications. Good customer service skills. Skill in all of the above listed tools and equipment.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, communicate, or hear; occasionally required to walk, must be able to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 15 pounds. Vision and hearing at or correctable to normal ranges. This position requires the ability to operate a keyboard and calculator at efficient speed.
This is a 45 Week/Year 37.5 hours/week position
The Public Schools of Brookline is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching or practice to the diversity and excellence of the PSB community.
The Public Schools of Brookline is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.
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