Senior Administrative Support - Secondary - Temporary

Job summary

The Senior Administrative Support is responsible for managing main office functions and coordinating tasks to ensure administrative timelines are met. They act as a primary resource for both internal and external individuals within the school setting.

Job details

SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT (SAS) - SECONDARY - Temporary The Senior Administrative Support - Secondary is responsible for all of the main office functions by performing, prioritizing, coordinating tasks and duties to ensure the administrative team meet timelines. The Senior Administrative Support acts as a resource to both internal and external individuals. Qualifications Required: Secondary School Diploma. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent organization, prioritization and problem solving skills. Advanced skills in various software applications, e.g. MS Office. Excellent word processing skills. Ability to adapt to changing situations in the workplace. Ability to work independently and as a team member. Ability to meet tight deadlines. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Preferred: Knowledge of Simcoe County District School Board Policies, Administrative Procedures Memoranda and Numbered Memoranda. Knowledge of board approved software, e.g. ATE, SchoolCash.net, JD Edwards, and Power School student information system. Knowledge of basic office and accounting procedures. First Aid and CPR Certificate. Previous experience working in a school environment. The duties, responsibilities and requirements for this position are not limited to the above but may include all of those in the Job Fact Sheet for Senior Administrative Support - Secondary. Participation in the OMERS Pension Plan is mandatory for all full-time permanent employees, even if currently in receipt of an OMERS pension. Qualified applicants are invited to apply for this vacancy through the Apply to Education (ATE) web-site at . Applicants are required to submit a resume detailing education, experience, and qualifications on or before 12:00 p.m. on the closing date listed. Cover letters may be addressed to the Principal above. Any application not received through the ATE web-site by the deadline will not be eligible for consideration. Guided by the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment that supports all human rights and accessibility needs for students and staff. The SCDSB recognizes the duty to accommodate, short of undue hardship as per the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We value and are committed to upholding the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and equitable hiring practices for all applicants to be successful. In support of our strategic priorities, we are seeking members who reflect diverse identities, lived experiences and perspectives, especially Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+, and women to assist the board in reflecting the community we serve. Our equitable hiring initiative is consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) to ensure that our hiring practices remain equitable to candidates from groups protected by the prohibited grounds under the Code. Applicants are to provide permission to contact two professional references, including their current and most recent supervisor. New hires to the Simcoe County District School Board will be required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that is satisfactory to the Board prior to beginning employment. All new employees will be required to complete mandatory training modules with the Board prior to their first day of employment. All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position; however, only those who have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Senior Administrative Support is responsible for managing main office functions and coordinating tasks to ensure administrative timelines are met. They act as a primary resource for both internal and external individuals within the school setting.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Secondary School Diploma and possess excellent communication, organizational, and software skills. Experience in a school environment and knowledge of board-specific software and procedures are considered preferred qualifications.

Benefits

• OMERS Pension Plan

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• adaptability · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• MS-Office · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Organization
• Prioritization
• Problem solving
• MS Office
• Word processing
• Adaptability
• Teamwork
• Confidentiality
• Accounting procedures
• First Aid
• CPR

Job areas

• Administrative
• Education
• Government & Public Sector