Lexington School District Two · 3 weeks ago
Administrative Support Specialist / 190 Days
West Columbia, SC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelLexington School District Two is seeking an Administrative Support Specialist to perform a variety of administrative support duties with limited supervision in the operation of the office. The role involves maintaining records, answering phone calls, and assisting students and families while creating a welcoming environment in the front office.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Answers phone calls in a pleasant, informed manner for the purpose of providing information and creating a good image of the school
Greets all incoming students, families and guests respectfully and professionally
Assists in all aspects of maintaining a professional front office, including but not limited to, fielding and directing incoming phone calls to the appropriate staff member in a timely, professional manner
Assist parents/guardians when coming in to dismiss a student
Develops a positive, welcoming and caring climate in the front office
Effectively perform all other duties as assigned by Principal
Requires basic clerical skills and knowledge of office practices and procedures that involve the operation of standard office equipment such as personal computer, copier, fax, and associated equipment that can be learned on the job within several months
Assists students and others with routine problems and will refer non-routine items to a supervisor
Works with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy in dealing with others, and the ability to work cooperatively as part of a team
Able to sit or stand for extended periods of time
Lifts supplies and materials weighing up to 25 pounds
May assist in other departments such as PowerSchool
Receives and refers visitors, takes telephone calls and messages, and provides routine information upon request
Qualification
Required
High school graduate or equivalent
Secretarial or clerical experience; and/or training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Organizational skills
Good working knowledge of Business English and grammar
Knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and operations
Working knowledge of the principles of office management and of modern office procedures
Knowledge of the records and forms to be prepared and maintained
Ability to pass a basic skills test and technology proficiency test
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
Ability to honor confidential information
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies
Ability to read and interpret documents
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively using Standard English before groups of employees of organization
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Basic clerical skills and knowledge of office practices and procedures that involve the operation of standard office equipment such as personal computer, copier, fax, and associated equipment
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
Ability to lift supplies and materials weighing up to 25 pounds
Preferred
Associate's degree preferred
Company
Lexington School District Two
Lexington School District Two is steps away from downtown Columbia, South Carolina's capital city and home to the University of South Carolina.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Angela Cooper, Ed. D.,
Chief Human Resources Officer
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