Administrative Assistant - SOWIC Learning Center - 1205 N. Larkin Avenue in Joliet

Administrative AssistantBuilding 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