Expression of Interest: Casual School Administrative Assistant
- Miramichi, NB, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Anglophone North School District is seeking expressions of interest from individuals interested in joining our team as a Casual School Administrative Assistant. This is an on-call, casual position ideal for individuals seeking flexible work opportunities within a school setting. As a Casual School Administrative Assistant, you will provide administrative support to school staff, assisting in the smooth operation of the school office and contributing to a positive learning environment for students.
Please note: This posting is intended to establish a list of qualified individuals who may be considered for future casual administrative support opportunities within Anglophone North School District. Administrative support absences are relatively infrequent, and opportunities arise on an as-needed basis in specific schools and geographic areas. As a result, not all applicants will be contacted. Qualified candidates will be contacted only when there is an identified operational need that aligns with their location, availability, and qualifications.
Key Responsibilities
Please note: This posting is intended to establish a list of qualified individuals who may be considered for future casual administrative support opportunities within Anglophone North School District. Administrative support absences are relatively infrequent, and opportunities arise on an as-needed basis in specific schools and geographic areas. As a result, not all applicants will be contacted. Qualified candidates will be contacted only when there is an identified operational need that aligns with their location, availability, and qualifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clerical and administrative support to school staff and administrators.
- Answer phones, respond to emails, and assist with general office inquiries.
- Maintain student records and ensure they are up to date.
- Prepare and process correspondence, reports, and other documentation.
- Assist with school events and activities as needed.
- Ensure the school office is organized and operating efficiently.
- Handle student attendance records and related data entry.
- Communicate with parents, staff, and students in a professional manner.
- Post-secondary training and/or experience in a related field such as Administrative Assistant, Executive Assistant, Administrative Professional.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other office-related software.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to adapt to changing tasks and responsibilities.
- Previous experience working in an educational environment is considered an asset.
- Criminal record check and vulnerable sector check will be required.
- Selected candidates will be required to complete on-site testing to assess their proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.). Testing sites are available in Miramichi, Bathurst and Dalhousie.
- The testing is timed to assess efficiency and accuracy under pressure.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide clerical and administrative support to school staff, including handling inquiries, correspondence, reports, student records, and attendance data. Help keep the school office organized, communicate professionally with parents, staff, and students, and assist with school events as needed.
Requirements
Post-secondary training and/or experience in a related administrative field is sought, along with strong communication and organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and other office software. Candidates should be able to work independently and as part of a team, adapt to changing tasks, and complete a criminal record check and vulnerable sector check; prior educational experience is an asset.
Skills
- Clerical Support
- Administrative Support
- Telephone and Email Communication
- Student Records Management
- Data Entry
- Correspondence and Report Preparation
- Office Organization
- Microsoft Office
- Communication
- Organization
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Professional Customer Service
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Categories
- Administrative
- Education
Keywords
- School Administration
- Administrative Assistant
- Clerical Support
- On-Call Work
- Casual Position
- School Office
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Student Records
- Attendance Records
- Data Entry
- Correspondence
- Report Preparation
- Office Inquiries
- School Events
- Criminal Record Check
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- On-Site Testing