Office Services Professional jobs in Elkhart, IN

The following vacancy exists in Goshen Community Schools for the 2021-2022 school year:

Goshen Community Schools

Administrative Assistant - Student Services

POSITION PURPOSE:  To provide support for the administrative functions related to the provision of educational services to students with disabilities within the programs and member schools/districts affiliated with the special education cooperative.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Processes all telephone, written and electronic communications. Directs calls/communications to appropriate personnel
• Maintains a filing system for correspondence, financial records, reports, confidential files and other documents as assigned
• Attends meetings, trainings, in-services, etc. for the purpose of maintaining skills, receiving information on new/improved procedures, as well as complying with District requirements.
• Researches and summarizes information and supporting data preparation for meetings
• Assists in processing financial data related to grant management
• Assists in managing child count data
• Assists in reviewing IEP’s for accuracy.
• Excellent organization skills with the ability to prioritize work assignments and flexible enough to cope with unexpected changes
• Knowledge of office equipment including personal computer, laptop, a variety of software, e-mail management, data base management, Excel financial management, fax, phone system, and copiers
• Ability to build rapport, possess interpersonal communication skills with others, staff members and patrons, friendly & helpful disposition
• Communicates with a variety of persons/agencies (eg. Other schools/districts, psychologists, staff, parents, etc.) for the purpose of meeting program requirements in compliance with established guidelines and gathering and/or providing information.
• Ability to work accurately and maintain confidentiality in all school matters
• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bilingual skills preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Highly motivated, self-starter who will assume initiative and responsibility for projects
• Hard-worker, conscientious, person of high integrity
• Expert computer knowledge and skills
• Collaborates and communicates well with others
• Meets deadlines
• Highly organized with good-follow up abilities, multi-task ability needed
• Experience preferred

WORK CALENDAR:  52 weeks; 40 hours per week; Daily Hours 7:30am - 4:00pm

SALARY:  $15.00-$17.40, rate is dependent upon education and/or experience. (Schedule #20-1)

BENEFITS:   Eligibility is based upon hours worked and can be reviewed during your interview.  Benefit information can be found online at https://www.goshenschools.org/hr/benefits

APPLICATION PROCESS:  In order to be considered, all applicants must have completed their on-line application at https://goshenschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

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Please attach the following to your application:

• Letter of interest
• Up-to-date resume

For questions regarding this position please contact:

Cindy Berger, Director of Exceptional Learners

Goshen Community Schools

613 E. Purl Street

Goshen, IN  46526

cberger@goshenschools.org

The Goshen Community School's Board of School Trustees is an equal opportunity employer.  Selection of the applicant will be made without reference to race, color, creed, sex, age, handicap, or national origin.

THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS IS: Until Filled