Program Secretary, Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West

Description:

The Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West is seeking a Program Secretary ï½ Curriculum and Instructional Innovation to provide administrative support under the general supervision of the Director of Curriculum and Instructional Innovation. This is a temporary full-time position Mondayï½Friday from 8:00am ï½ 4:00pm with a 30 minute lunch. This position includes enrollment in School Employees Retirement System (SERS).

Job Summary:

The Program Secretary completes secretarial tasks; provides
confidential administrative support; organizes and coordinates office
activities; acts as a liaison for administrators with ESC staff school
district staff and community agencies; and serves internal and
external customers in a courteous and professional
addition the Program secretary will coordinate conference room
scheduling and assist with the implementation or professional
development events.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Ohio Department of Education & Workforce
• policies and regulations and federal education policies andprocedures that apply to areas of responsibility
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to apply office practices and principles to solve everyday

problemswith discretionresponsibilities within designated timeframescorrespondence forms educational materials grants reportsmemoranda work orders and other items as required

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to react professionally in a crisis situation
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive issues
• Answer incoming calls and professionally assist the caller
• Maintains an efficient and functional filing system
• Responsibly collect and enter required data related to work
• Type proofread reproduce collate and disseminate

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or its equivalent.
• Experience and proficiency with computer applications
• including Microsoft Office; ability to use various web based computer applications to perform job duties
• Working knowledge of basic office procedures and operation of common office equipment and machines
• Ability to write and speak effectively and ability to promote positive customer relations substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment
• Complete a satisfactory background check
• Possess a valid drivers license or have transportation
• Remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled

Working Conditions:

• Office Setting
• Noise level may escalate in group or event settings
• Frequent interruptions to scheduled work may occur
• May include exposure to disease and infections
• May be required to deal with students with behavioral risks
• Involves stress as a result of the responsibility to ensure that laws
• regulations and procedural rules are followed the responsibilityof dealing with individual student concerns and maintainingstudent discipline and the demands of maintaining effectivecommunication with other staff members students and parents