PARADISE VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 69

PHOENIX, ARIZONA

 

Applications are being accepted for the following ADMINISTRATIVE positions in the Paradise Valley Unified School District No. 69, Phoenix, Arizona.

 

Paradise Valley Unified School District No. 69 consists of 31 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, 5 high schools, one alternative education high school, one alternative education center, and one special education facility.  These 46 schools house the district's 34,500 students in grades K-12.

 

The district’s strategic position in the path of major future growth north of Phoenix has created pupil expansion of considerable magnitude and assures that Paradise Valley School District will continue as one of the largest school districts in the State of Arizona.

 

Paradise Valley Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer


 

 

PARADISE VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 69

PHOENIX, ARIZONA

 

 

Applications are being accepted for the position of Executive Assistant for Human Resources in the Paradise Valley Unified School District, Phoenix, Arizona.

 

The Executive Assistant to an Assistant Superintendent performs advanced secretarial tasks by planning, organizing, and performing the secretarial/clerical operations relating to the Assistant Superintendent's assigned responsibilities.

 

Qualifications

 

Demonstrated responsible executive-level secretarial experience, preferably in an educational environment.

 

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

 

1.        Collects, compiles and digests information pertaining to related administrative or educational activities;

2.        Prepares drafts of reports, board agenda items and/or develops procedures to expedite transmittal of information or to facilitate implementation of policies and programs;

3.        Answers correspondence independently;

4.        Arranges committee and other meetings;

5.        Takes and transcribes dictation, types minutes, prepares reports, memorandums, records, documents, and statistical data;

6.        Maintains files of correspondence, records, and other documents;

7.        Communicates with district personnel, giving information where judgment, knowledge and interpretation of policies, procedures, and regulations are necessary;

8.        Prepares reports of financial and statistical data;

9.        Prepares reports by finding, assembling, and summarizing information and data; and

10.     Performs special projects as assigned.

 

Distinguishing Characteristics

 

This classification differs from the next lower classification in the administrative assistant series by the scope and diversity of operations of the office and the demanding nature of independent decision-making required.  Typically, assignments involve confidential Governing Board materials and have District-wide implications.

 

The position requires someone who can be a positive presence in the office and on the phone in light of the multiple tasks which are inherent to this position.  While responding to public and building calls and emails, there will be daily paperwork demands which include but are not limited to working with:  time sensitive documents, department budget, district and school policies and procedures, meeting agendas and minutes, building office support, calendaring of meetings, and travel paperwork.  In addition, office and file organization is critical due to the need for quick information retrieval.

 

Knowledge and Abilities

1.     Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures;

2.     General district policies and procedures

3.     Communication Skills

4.     Working knowledge computer software  (i.e. WORD, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, ConnectMe, WinOcular,  AS/400 and IFAS).

 

Salary Range:                 $38,000 - $48,000

 

Closing Date:                  Applications must be received in the PVUSD Human Resources Department by 5 pm on Friday, November 14, 2008

 

Beginning Date:             January 6, 2009

 

To Apply:                         Complete classified online application at www.pvschools.net

                                          

Paradise Valley Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer