Administrative Assistant-Building Level

Front office Administrative Assistant for SOWIC Learning Center located at 1205 N. Larkin Avenue in Joliet.  The regular school year consists of 195 days.  *Additionally, this position includes a stipend for 95 hours of Extended School Year office administrative assistant work that runs from June through early July.__ 

QUALIFICATIONS:      •    High school diploma; Possess typing skills of 60 WPM; Computer literate – working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database software;  •    Minimum two years of experience in a typical office setting;  •    Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the SOWIC Governing Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

A.    Essential Duties and Performance Responsibilities •    Assist in smooth operation of school front office during the regular school year and extended school year.  •    Answer phones; respond to routine questions, schedule appointments. •    Maintain student attendance data for Cooperative Programs and Extended School Year.   •    Perform the usual office routines; and assist Program Administrator/ Executive Director/Assistant Director with any and all unexpected projects that arise. •    Maintain general office files and student files. •    Coordinate lunch agreement with Cooperative and applicable member districts and summarize data to submit to Executive Director for approval. •    Send staffing notifications to parents in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. •    Coordinate and submit purchase orders for required central office supplies. •    Perform other duties as assigned.

B.    Job Requirements: Skills, Knowledge, Abilities and Responsibilities

•    Uphold the established SOWIC Governing Board of Education policies, regulations and administrative procedures. •    Interest in the well-being of all students. Previous work or volunteer experience with children is preferred. •    Advanced office skills including use of a PC computer, knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database and routing and planning software. •    Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to staff, students and administrators. •    Able to work with a variety of people in a highly, diverse environment. •    Able to be flexible and work in an environment with frequent telephone and walk-in interruptions. •    Be attentive to detail. •    Exercise good judgment. •    Work without close supervision. •    Follow written and verbal instructions in English. •    Establish and maintain effective working relationships. •    Meet deadlines and schedules. •    Set priorities. •    Multi-tasking. •    Lead, guide, and/or coordinate others. •    Demonstrates professionalism and contributes to a positive work environment. •    Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.

C.    Evaluation Conducted on an annual basis in accordance with SOWIC Governing Board Policy 

Starting Salary - $19.00 / hour

South Will County Cooperative For Special Education is a specialized public school district located in Will County with 1 school, 44 teachers and 17 students. South Will County Cooperative For Special Education spends $899,529 per student per year on instruction.