School Office Assistant - High School Counseling /Career Center at Arcadia Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
The School Office Assistant performs a variety of clerical duties in support of the high school counseling and college and career center office. The School Office Assistant greets and assists visitors, answers phones, schedules meetings and events, maintains accurate records and data, prepares reports and other related duties.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of assigned school office or program
Greet and direct visitors; respond to inquiries and provide a variety of routine information to staff, students, parents and the general public related to school operations, activities, policies and procedures
Answer telephone calls and direct to appropriate personnel; take and relay messages as appropriate
Receive, sort and distribute mail and communications
Inventory, order, receive and distribute supplies, materials and equipment as directed
Process work orders, monitor facilities requests and reservations, monitor school budget
Prepare and proofread a variety of written materials including reports, records, schedules, letters, memoranda, bulletins, programs, documents and statistical data; input and update data on a computer and generate lists and reports as required
Provide clerical assistance to school-site councils, leadership teams and other committees
Provide clerical assistance related to attendance and enrollment
Schedule and arrange appointments, conferences and meetings; maintain appointment calendar; requisition assemblies, travel, conferences, consultants and in-service training as assigned; assist instructors with a variety of activities, including arranging assemblies and class field trips as assigned
Compile information and prepare and maintain a variety of records, logs, files and reports, including financial and statistical records, eligibility, sales, budgets, personnel and other school office records and verify the accuracy and completeness of various documents
Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer, copier, telephone, scantron, calculator as required; perform minor repairs on equipment as needed
Assist in the health office as assigned; perform basic first aid and CPR; administer EpiPen, as necessary; prepare and maintain related records according to established guidelines and procedures
Receive and account for money collected in conjunction with fund-raising and other school activities as assigned
Perform related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent
- Minimum of two years of responsible clerical experience
- Experience in a school setting is preferred
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: modern office practices, procedures and equipment; record-keeping and filing techniques; computer equipment and related software, including intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel; telephone techniques and etiquette; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy; applicable sections of State Education Code and other applicable laws
Ability to: perform a wide variety of clerical duties in support of assigned department, including answering calls, scheduling meetings and handling multiple clerical tasks simultaneously; understand and follow oral and written directions; communicate effectively with students, parents, staff and administration in a professional and friendly manner; learn, interpret and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures; maintain records and prepare reports; type at 50 words net per minute from clear copy; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; meet schedules and timelines; operate a variety of office machines, including personal computer and related software, including Microsoft Word and Excel at least at an intermediate level; work independently with little direction.
Requirements / Qualifications
Application MUST include letter of introduction and resume AND the application must be completed in its entirety. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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Requirements / Qualifications
Application MUST include letter of introduction and resume AND the application must be completed in its entirety. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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Comments and Other Information
IMPORTANT NOTE: Deadline to apply is 5/2/25 or upon receipt of 100 applications, whichever comes first.
Anticipated start dat of this position is July 15th, 2025.
Comments and Other Information
IMPORTANT NOTE: Deadline to apply is 5/2/25 or upon receipt of 100 applications, whichever comes first.
Anticipated start dat of this position is July 15th, 2025.