25-28 Administrative Assistant A (Secondary)

St. Clement's School; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking an Administrative Assistant A for an Alternate Education program. This role involves coordinating clerical tasks, managing student records, and providing support to staff and students in a dynamic school environment. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, a high school diploma, and experience in an office setting. With a focus on teamwork and attention to detail, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the educational community while ensuring efficient administrative operations. If you are passionate about supporting education and thrive in a collaborative atmosphere, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; 2 years office experience preferred.
• First Aid certification and keyboarding skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clerical staff workload and maintain school accounts.
• Handle data entry, prepare reports, and manage student records.
• Assist with student registration and perform cashier duties.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Keyboarding Speed (50 wpm)

Tact and Diplomacy

Detail Orientation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Computer

Typewriter

Photocopier

Fax Machine

Public Address System

Job description

2-5-28 - REVISED

Date of Distribution: February 11, 2025

Electronic Applications must be submitted through Make a Future www.makeafuture.ca and include a cover letter and resume by 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

Effective: March 3, 2025

Description: Administrative Assistant A (Alternate Education)

Location: Kwiyeqel Secondary School

Hourly Rate: $32.02

Shift (subject to change): 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Hours per Day/Week: 7 hours per day / 35 hours per week

Months per Year: 10

Deadline Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Qualifications, experience, training as per class specification. For further information, contact Gabe D'Archangelo, Principal of Kwíyeqel Secondary School.

Please Note: Interested staff members should apply through Make A Future at www.makeafuture.ca and include an updated resume stating experience, qualifications, and at least two current professional references, relating to the class specification.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT A (ALTERNATE EDUCATION)

Division: 4 (Clerical)

Reports to: Principal or Designate.

Job Summary:

With minimal direction, the Education Centre Secretary A performs clerical and reception duties and coordinates the workload of other clerical personnel. He/she works cooperatively with other employees, students, parents, and the public.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Coordinates workload of clerical staff.
2. Keyboards and composes a variety of materials such as correspondence, newsletters, general reports, classroom materials, and memoranda.
3. Inputs and retrieves data on the computer such as attendance, scheduling, student records, report cards, and ministry transfers.
4. Maintains and reconciles school accounts statements, manually and/or using a computer.
5. Maintains and reconciles school-based trust funds, manually and/or using a computer.
6. Acts as one of the signing officers of the school-based trust funds.
7. Schedules appointments for students.
8. Prepares and forwards payroll invoices to the Financial Services department.
9. Completes and submits requisitions, such as maintenance, transportation, and general supplies.
10. Maintains petty cash.
11. Prepares and banks deposits.
12. Compares packing slips and invoices to requisitions.
13. Assists with the collection of monies from school-based functions such as vending machines and special activities.
14. Analyses data and prepares statistical reports.
15. Answers inquiries and relays messages to and from parents, students, public and other staff by telephone, facsimile, computer, mail, or in person.
16. Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of timetables and graduation prerequisites.
17. Files and maintains a variety of materials such as student report cards, student files, correspondence, newsletters, classroom materials, and memoranda.
18. Provides support to staff in the use of administrative software.
19. Completes master time sheets.
20. Sorts and distributes mail.
21. Performs cashier duties.
22. Uses a public address system.
23. Duplicates, sorts, collates, and staples materials.
24. Weighs and meters mail.
25. Assists with registration of new students.
26. Administers first aid to students and staff.
27. Maintains stationery inventory.
28. Maintains employee bulletin boards.
29. Performs other clerical or emergent duties.

Equipment Used:

Computer, typewriter, photocopier, facsimile machine, postage meter, postage scale, telephone, cash register, public address system, paper cutter, calculator, and other office-related equipment.

Required Knowledge, Ability, Skills:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. At least two years' experience in an office environment or one year's clerical experience in a school office.
3. A valid Safety Oriented First Aid certificate.
4. Keyboarding speed of 50 words per minute.
5. Intermediate level word processing skills.
6. Basic knowledge of database computer functions.
7. Knowledge of Business English, punctuation, spelling, and Business Math.
8. Ability to use a public address system.
9. Ability to use tact and diplomacy when handling contacts of a difficult or specialized nature, for the discussion and resolution of problems by presenting or obtaining detailed information in contacts with the public, parents, staff, and students.
10. Ability to perform individually and as part of a team.
11. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
12. Ability to plan and schedule work and organize the workload effectively.
13. Ability to work with constant interruptions.
14. Ability to maintain close attention to detail for periods of sustained duration and to meet deadlines.