The Southern Oregon Education Service District (SOESD) Special Education Services is hiring an Administrative Assistant III to perform a range of secretarial and specialized staff duties across programs and on behalf of SOESD. Special Education Services supports students, staff, and schools across Jackson, Josephine, and Klamath Counties, and in some programs, Douglas and Lake Counties. The position opening is at our Grants Pass office, 3-4 days per week, with travel expenses paid to work from Medford in July. 

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Administrative Assistant III (Special Education)

Position Goal
To assist the program administrator in performing a full range of secretarial and specialized staff duties to support program and other operations requiring specific knowledge of agency programs, functions, policies, and procedures, and may exercise technical and functional direction and guidance over clerical staff.  Typical duties depend on specific assignments and may include: assisting in budget preparation and monitoring, providing staff support to directors, coordinators, supervisors, and outside agencies; serving as a representative for the program as directed by the administrator.

Level of Responsibility / Supervision
Employees in this position are distinguished by the greater complexity and breadth of office assignments requiring expertise in the full range of secretarial skills.  Duties at this level are performed independently and often involve the completion of varied and unrelated assignments or technical functions over which the employee has exclusive or near-exclusive control.  Assignments at this level require technical and detailed knowledge of program and agency functions and procedures. 

Duties & Responsibilities  (Positions may consist of some or all of the following duties)

1. Prepares a wide range of documents (e.g., letters, reports, memos, forms) from draft or general instructions; writes or verbally responds to inquiries, requiring general knowledge of agency operations.
2. Compiles, organizes, and maintains program statistical data in a usable form for completing various reports pertaining to federal, state, and county information requirements.
3. Processes purchase orders, expense reimbursement statements, travel requests, and other related requisitions, assuring proper approvals, coding, and records; purchases office supplies and equipment for the unit, and maintains inventory of supplies and related materials.
4. Performs receptionist functions such as screening incoming calls, taking messages, and/or routing calls; responds to routine questions about programs or services; greets visitors and directs to appropriate location and/or staff person.
5. Sorts, screens, distributes, and responds to correspondence within program/department in a variety of formats (US Mail, courier mail, and e-mail).
6. Prepares and organizes materials for meetings, arranges for food services, prepares agenda, secures meeting location, composes minutes, prepares correspondence and meeting reminders, transcribes and processes dictation (determining layout and format), and performs follow-up assignments.
7. Coordinates workshop locations, designs brochures, registers participants, and assists presenters in the preparation of material.
8. Establishes, maintains, and updates files, lists, records, and logs on computerized and manual record-keeping systems; accesses, retrieves, verifies, and inputs data pertinent to the program needs.
9. Coordinates staff travel needs, including conference registration, hotel accommodations, and transportation requirements.
10. Maintains attendance and other employee records for related program/department.
11. Maintains an appointment calendar for supervisor and staff, schedules appointments and meetings, and assists in day-to-day planning.
12. Oversees inventory of office supplies and ensures maintenance of office equipment
13. Supports staff in building systems operations, such as use of the computers, fax machines, photocopiers, telephone systems, voice mail, and printers
14. Works as a team member through effective communication and interpersonal skills with staff and community.
15. Establishes and maintains a high level of confidentiality with personnel, students, and program/agency information. Make decisions independently according to established policies
16. Serve as the key contact person for a program, school, or other functions, which may include responsibilities for parent, student, or other customer communications, and/or liaison with other agency departments, school districts, or agencies. 
17. Compiles data from varied sources and makes summary reports.  May involve statistical calculations and tabulations in accordance with established formulas and equations.  May involve obtaining quotes from vendors as directed and providing printing estimates to customers.
18. Research files and records for information as directed or based on department policies or legal requirements. 
19. Contributes to the economic efficiency of the program by monitoring expenditures and billing systems, tracking and reconciling grants, funding, and revenue, and performing budgeting and bookkeeping functions.
20. Initiates regularly recurring reports and standard form letters.  Maintains program records, making periodical audits as necessary, and prepares follow-up reports requiring action on a periodic basis.
21. Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the direct supervisor.  

Minimum Prerequisites

2. Draft and prepare reports, correspondence, and records, using accurate business English, composition, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
3. Demonstrate a high skill level in using current office technology, including keyboard skills, transcription, and elementary accounting.
4. Working knowledge of budgeting and bookkeeping practices and procedures.
5. Excellent communication skills to effectively represent policies and procedures to parents, students, other employees, agencies, and the general public.
6. Work independently and organize work with minimum supervision.
7. Work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail to meet deadlines.
8. Demonstrate keyboarding skills of 60 WPM or as specified for the position.
9. Thorough knowledge of applicable computer software and demonstrated skill with regard to the application
10. Physically perform assigned duties.

LOCATION:  In person at the Grants Pass office: 715 SW Ramsey Ave, Grants Pass, Oregon, 97526. 
Length of Position: 258 days (annual year-round position)
Salary: Per Collective Bargaining Agreement: $17.71/hr - $21.20/hr for 2024-2025 school year; 2025-2026 rates to be determined based on outcome of negotiations.
Immediate Supervisor: Program Administrator

SOESD Benefits (For .50 FTE and Over):  

• Southern Oregon ESD contributes up to $2045.00 per month (family coverage) for health, dental, and vision insurance premiums for qualified employees.   
• Employer-paid PERS (Public Employee Retirement System), including an additional 6% individual investment account with PERS.
• 10 paid holidays, plus additional paid days off. 
• A generous sick, vacation, and discretionary (personal) leave packet is also provided to qualified employees.  

Health Insurance:  

• OEBB MODA  
• Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance  
• Monthly premium deducted pre-tax  

Options:  

• Health Savings Accounts  
• Flexible Spending Accounts – medical, day-care expenses 
• Optional Coverage for Additional Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability Insurance through Aflac or American Fidelity 
• 403(b) through Carruth Compliance Consulting  
• Mercy Flights Membership  

The following physical requirements are essential functions of the Administrative Assistant III job description:
1. Stand/walk ..............................None   X1-4 Hrs/Day   4-6 Hrs/Day   6-8 Hrs/Day
2. Sit ...........................................None   1-4 Hrs/Day   4-6 Hrs/Day   X6-8 Hrs/Day
3. Drive........................................None   1-4 Hrs/Day   X4-6 Hrs/Day    6-8 Hrs/Day
4. Bending.......................................Frequently   XOccasionally   Limited   Not At All
5. Squat .........................................Frequently    XOccasionally   Limited   Not At All
6. Climb Stairs ................................Frequently   XOccasionally   Limited   Not At All
7. Single Grasping ........................XFrequently     Occasionally   Limited   Not At All
8. Pushing ......................................Frequently   XOccasionally   Limited   Not At All
9. Pulling ........................................Frequently   XOccasionally   Limited   Not At All
10. Fine Manipulation ..................XFrequently     Occasionally   Limited   Not At All
11. Repetitive Foot Controls ...........Frequently     Occasionally   XLimited   Not At All
12. Lifting (less than 25 lbs) .............Frequently   XOccasionally   Limited   Not At All
13. Lifting (25-50 lbs) ......................Frequently   XOccasionally   Limited   Not At All
14. Lifting (50-75 lbs) ......................Frequently     Occasionally   Limited   XNot At All
15. Lifting (75-100 lbs) ....................Frequently     Occasionally   Limited   XNot At All

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job.  This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment.  The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable. 
 
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY  
SOESD is an equal opportunity employer that complies with applicable employment discrimination laws, including ORS Ch. 659, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.