Office Support Specialist- Senior JobID: 8228
Position Type:
Clerical/ Office Support Specialist Senior
Date Posted:
9/26/2024
Location:
Ordean East Middle School
Closing Date:
10/03/2024
Office Support Specialist - Senior
Ordean East Middle SchoolMonday - Friday | 7:30 am - 4:00 pm | 52 weeksStarting Wage: $21.02/hr + BenefitsJoin the Duluth Public Schools team, where we work to inspire every student to achieve their potential and prepare students to lead productive, fulfilling lives. Summary:Duluth Public Schools is seeking an individual to under limited supervision, performs administrative support requiring a high degree of awareness, tact, creativity and initiative. A considerable amount of work performed involves directing or completing projects and resolving complex problems and work issues. This job class is distinguished as the third level within the Office Support Specialist series. This designation is responsible for complex staff support work activities. Work is often accomplished by directing and/or obtaining the assistance of other support staff. The scope and complexity of these positions requires an extensive knowledge of the office/school’s operations. Frequently, the work activities performed can have district-wide impact and implicationsMinimum Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent and three years in advanced staff support.
Knowledge Requirements:
District policies, regulations, procedures and processes
Applicable state and federal rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Customer service principles and practices
District budgeting and payroll processing
Modern office methods, practices and procedures
Advanced to expert level personal computer operations and various software applications
Bookkeeping and payroll principles, practices and procedures
Skill Requirements:
Planning, organizing and setting work priorities and work independently with no immediate supervision
Communications, both oral and in writing
Maintaining confidentiality with sensitive information, issues and situations
Operating various office equipment
Interpreting, explaining and applying written and oral instructions, procedures and regulations
Determining priorities in the handling of unique and/or complex problems
Promoting public relations and dealing tactfully and diplomatically with staff, students and the general public
Maintaining confidentially with sensitive information, issues and situation
In addition to rewarding career opportunities, Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent benefit package to employees who are hired into positions scheduled to work 24 hours/week or more. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement
Single Coverage – District pays 100% of premium (FREE) + contributes $2,612.50 into HRA annually
Family Coverage – District pays 75% of premium (25% employee contribution) + contributes $5,225.00 into HRA annually
Dental Plan
Single Coverage – District pays 100% of Basic premium (FREE)
Family Coverage – District pays 25% of Premium
Life Insurance
District provides minimum of $50,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance
Long Term Disability
District-provided at no cost to employee
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts
Retirement
The District contributes 7.5% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association) pension plan.
Employees may also elect to participate in Tax-Shelter Annuity options.
Time Off
Each bargaining unit contract defines time off provisions such as holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc.
Contact Information:If you have any questions, please contact Human Resource at218-336-8722 (tel:218-336-8722) or email noncerthr@isd709.org
