Description

Office Support Specialist - Intermediate District Support Center Clerical 40 hours/week | 52 weeks per year Monday - Friday | 8:00am to 4:30pm Starting Wage: $20.25/hr + Benefits

Join the Duluth Public Schools team, where we work to inspire every student to achieve their potential and prepare students to lead productive, fulfilling lives. Summary: Under general supervision, the District Support Center (DSC) Clerical serves as a vital central hub for district-wide administrative and communication operations. This role is responsible for managing critical mail and shipping services, acting as the primary district operator, and providing essential front desk support to staff, students, and the public., and providing diverse clerical assistance across various departments, contributing significantly to the smooth and efficient functioning of the entire district.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent.
Minimum three (3) years of administrative support, customer service, or office clerical experience in a busy, multi-faceted environment, preferably within an educational setting, OR a combination of education and experience totaling (4) years.

Knowledge Requirements:

Principles and practices of general office administration, reception, and record-keeping.
Customer service standards and effective communication techniques.
Operation of multi-line phone systems and office equipment (e.g., mail machines, copiers).
Basic understanding of budgeting and financial coding.
Data entry procedures and information management systems.
General knowledge of district operations and departmental functions.

Skill Requirements:

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for diverse interactions (phone, email, in-person).
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities to manage varied responsibilities and prioritize effectively.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and willingness to learn new district-specific software rapidly.
Accurate data entry and attention to detail for maintaining precise records.
Problem-solving skills to independently resolve inquiries and administrative challenges.
Interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with staff, students, parents, and vendors.
Ability to remain calm and effective in fast-paced or emergency situations.

In addition to rewarding career opportunities, Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent benefit package to employees who are hired into positions scheduled to work 24 hours/week or more. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following: Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement

Single Coverage – District pays 100% of premium (FREE) + contributes $2,612.50 into HRA annually
Family Coverage – District pays 75% of premium (25% employee contribution) + contributes $5,225.00 into HRA annually

Dental Plan

Single Coverage – District pays 100% of Basic premium (FREE)
Family Coverage – District pays 25% of Premium

Life Insurance

District provides minimum of $50,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance

Long Term Disability

District-provided at no cost to employee

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts

Retirement

The District contributes 7.25% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association) pension plan.
Employees may also elect to participate in Tax-Shelter Annuity options.

Time Off

Each bargaining unit contract defines time off provisions such as holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc.

Contact Information: If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at 218-336-8722 or email noncerthr@isd709.org

Administration Office

Duluth Independent School District 709

Duluth Public Schools - Independent School District 709 is a regular school district located in St. Louis County with 22 schools, 583 teachers and 7,712 students. Total Revenue is $166,429,000 and is trending up. Duluth Public Schools - Independent School District 709 spends $15,832 per student per year on instruction.