Syracuse City School District · 6 hours ago
Administrative Aide - Student Support Services
Syracuse, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$61K/yr - $61K/yr
2+ years expSyracuse City School District is undergoing a new phase of innovation and transformation aimed at improving student achievement. The Administrative Aide will assist program managers with administrative tasks, act as a liaison, and provide information to the public and other departments.
Charter SchoolsEducation
Responsibilities
Acts as a liaison between department heads and other department personnel by providing program information upon request and facilitates the flow of information by recommending the representation of appropriate staff at meetings and insuring that all information is on hand regarding the same
Furnishes general and oral and written information which does not require interpretation to employees and the general public regarding agency goals, objectives and programs, work rules and regulations, labor contracts, leaves of absence, employee benefits, and correct channels of communication
Assists in the researching and writing news releases by calling in written information from superior to newspapers or television. Has initial contact with reporters, vendors, or office callers as to the subject of the inquiry and specific questions either answering them or routing questions to the appropriate supervisor
May perform investigation work by corresponding with other cities or counties to obtain information about similar programs or policies
Performs paraprofessional duties in the area of personnel management by informing the public and other departments of job vacancies, hiring practices and Civil Service rules relative to that department. Initially, receives and reviews applications for eligibility regarding qualifications, residence or CETA. Informs applicants of appointments for interviews
May perform paraprofessional tasks in the area of fiscal management by assisting in budget preparation and researching department requests and justification for changes in the budget
Assigns work to a clerical staff in the delivery of typing, filing and related office services to the program staff
Performs various other paraprofessional tasks such as reading, incoming mail, maintaining logs, answering general correspondence, assisting in investigation of complaints, organizing office procedures, operating office machines, preparing written materials for departmental meetings, may take notes at meetings, preparing publicity for departmental events, developing improved services and public relations
Qualification
Required
High School Graduate
Two (2) years of permanent competitive status in a second level clerical position; or, One (1) year of permanent competitive status in a third level clerical position
Graduation with an Associate's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees; or, Two (2) years of work experience, or its part-time equivalent, assisting in the administration of a municipal program or agency; or, Two (2) years of clerical work experience, or its part-time equivalent, in other than an entry level clerical position
All candidates must meet the minimum qualifications on the Onondaga County Civil Service job description for this title
The successful candidate will be required to pass a fingerprint-based background check, at the cost of $102.50 to the candidate
Preferred
Spanish speaking is preferred to assist with the students and families that we serve
Company
Syracuse City School District
Syracuse City School District is a public school district based in Syracuse, New York.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.14M2019-04-16Grant· $0.14M
Leadership Team
Michael Puntschenko
Chief Financial Officer
Michael Henesey
Director of Community Partnerships
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