Office Support Specialist- Senior

Office Support Specialist- Senior JobID: 8228

Position Type:

Clerical/ Office Support Specialist Senior

Date Posted:

9/26/2024

Location:

Ordean East Middle School

Closing Date:

10/03/2024

Office Support Specialist - Senior

Ordean East Middle SchoolMonday - Friday | 7:30 am - 4:00 pm | 52 weeksStarting Wage: $21.02/hr + BenefitsJoin 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:Duluth Public Schools is seeking an individual to under limited supervision, performs administrative support requiring a high degree of awareness, tact, creativity and initiative. A considerable amount of work performed involves directing or completing projects and resolving complex problems and work issues. This job class is distinguished as the third level within the Office Support Specialist series. This designation is responsible for complex staff support work activities. Work is often accomplished by directing and/or obtaining the assistance of other support staff. The scope and complexity of these positions requires an extensive knowledge of the office/school’s operations. Frequently, the work activities performed can have district-wide impact and implicationsMinimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent and three years in advanced staff support.

Knowledge Requirements:

District policies, regulations, procedures and processes

Applicable state and federal rules, regulations, policies and procedures

Customer service principles and practices

District budgeting and payroll processing

Modern office methods, practices and procedures

Advanced to expert level personal computer operations and various software applications

Bookkeeping and payroll principles, practices and procedures

Skill Requirements:

Planning, organizing and setting work priorities and work independently with no immediate supervision

Communications, both oral and in writing

Maintaining confidentiality with sensitive information, issues and situations

Operating various office equipment

Interpreting, explaining and applying written and oral instructions, procedures and regulations

Determining priorities in the handling of unique and/or complex problems

Promoting public relations and dealing tactfully and diplomatically with staff, students and the general public

Maintaining confidentially with sensitive information, issues and situation

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 7.5% 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 Resource at218-336-8722 (tel:218-336-8722) or email noncerthr@isd709.org