Fairfax County Public Schools ยท 1 day ago
School Board Staff Assistant, (subject to annual renewal), to Sandy Anderson, Chair, Springfield District
Virginia, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$63K/yr - $107K/yr
3+ years expFairfax County Public Schools is seeking a School Board Staff Assistant to provide administrative and operational support to the School Board and Board members. The role involves managing communications, scheduling, and various logistical tasks to support the Board's work.
EducationHigher EducationKnowledge Management
Responsibilities
Provides confidential, technical, and administrative support for the Board member
Performs administrative functions including, but not limited to, screening and reviewing needs of all incoming correspondence/calls/visitors and issues referred to the School Board member; drafting and proofreading responsive documents and correspondence, ensuring factual correctness and completeness of replies; routing matters requiring action; maintaining control records and following up to ensure timely response or action; maintaining Board member's calendar; making travel arrangements; and facilitating reimbursement
Gathers data and conducts research on Board-related issues and projects
Prepares, formats, and organizes reports, presentations, and materials for meetings, ensuring everything is ready in advance
Manages and tracks special projects, compiling necessary data and reports
Reviews regulations and procedures to support the Board's activities and ensure compliance
Schedules and coordinates community meetings and focus groups, gathering constituent feedback
Prepares written summaries or reports based on research and gathered data
Monitors and tracks updates on public education news, legislative agendas, and relevant laws/regulations
Provides technical assistance to Board member as needed
Coordinates communication with community groups, government officials, and other stakeholders
Collaborates and promotes engagement to progress the School Board's work including, but not limited to, outreach; scheduling of community and constituent meetings; and assisting in preparing for and attending community, School Board, and FCPS events/meetings, as required by the School Board member
Maintains and updates the Board member's social media, newsletters, and website, ensuring content is current and accurate
Works a schedule that may vary weekly depending on needs of the Board member
Performs related duties as required or assigned
Qualification
Required
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or possession of a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) certificate
Three (3) years of experience in high-level office administration, some of which must have been in preparing documents, notices, and operational guidelines
Knowledge of the functions of the school division, its operating procedures, and regulations
Knowledge of social media tools and platforms, with the ability to perform routine updates and share content effectively
Familiarity with the functions and activities of county, state, and federal agencies
Proficiency in the use of office technology for routine tasks, including spreadsheets, presentations, and document preparation
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain a high level of confidentiality
Ability to deal tactfully and respectfully at all levels
Ability to work under pressure to meet time constraints and deadlines
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
Some experience in public education or government relations environment
Knowledge of public education mission, organization, instructional goals, and curriculum practices
Skill in working with BoardDocs
Company
Fairfax County Public Schools
Fairfax County Public Schools is an education mangement & knowledge management platform & a school giving education to students.
10001+ employees
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