School Administrative Assistant

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A government educational institution in Whitehorse is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support at Jack Hulland Elementary School. The role requires experience in school environments, handling accounts, and managing administrative tasks. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and a child-centered approach. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible work environment

Full benefits package

Pension plan

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a front-facing role in an elementary school setting.
• Considerable experience with administrative tasks like data entry and filing.
• Experience with accounts receivable and payable.
• Familiarity with ASPEN, Archibus, Quicken and PeopleSoft is an asset.
• Experience creating and managing school schedules and websites is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the school and staff.
• Manage paperwork including tracking, data entry, and filing.
• Handle accounts including petty cash and grants.

Skills

Front-facing service experience in elementary school

Administrative tasks experience

Experience with accounts transactions

Experience with ASPEN/Archibus/Quicken/PeopleSoft

Experience with scheduling and website management

Interpersonal skills

Child-centered engagement

Client focus

Tools

ASPEN

Archibus

Quicken

PeopleSoft

Apply to Education

Job description

Job Summary

PLEASE NOTE: This posting is restricted to candidates who have pre-certified through the Yukon government's Centralized Recruitment and Certification process for Administrative Assistants. If you have not applied or certified through this process, please visit our website at: CR&C process. If you wish to apply for pre-certification, please submit your resume on the current posting at: CR&C Ad.

This competition is to fill one (1) permanent, full time position, working 75 hours biweekly.

Living in Yukon Thriving in Life

Our goal is to support all learners in developing the essential skills, knowledge and personal qualities that they need to thrive in life.

We are currently seeking a talented individual to join the Jack Hulland Elementary School team. JHES acknowledges and respects, and is grateful for the opportunity to work, learn and play within the traditional territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council. Jack Hulland Elementary is a Kindergarten to Grade 7 neighbourhood school aiming to foster a welcoming, safe, and inclusive educational environment; one where each student is supported to meet their full potential.

Important Application Requirements

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications. Emphasize how your work experiences and related duties align with the essential and asset qualifications listed below. Note that selection for further consideration is based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit this resource page on Yukon.ca.

Essential Qualifications

• Providing service to someone or a business in a front facing role in an elementary school setting
• Considerable experience with administrative tasks such as, tracking and data entry, photocopying, scanning and faxing, filing/records management, processing mail (including e-mail and sensitive mail)
• Experience with accounts receivable and payable transactions including petty cash, trust accounts and grants including tracking of financial spending
• Experience working with ASPEN, Archibus, Quicken, PeopleSoft and Apply to Education will be considered an asset
• Experience creating and updating school schedules, and managing the school website will be considered an asset

Desired Knowledge, Skills And Suitability

To best support the achievement of key strategic and business objectives, candidates may be assessed on:

• Modeling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility
• Child centered approach to engaging children
• Engaging with children and their families daily within a caring and positive environment
• Demonstrating Client Focus

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment:

• RCMP Security Clearance, Vulnerable Sector;
• Standard First Aid (willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire)
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License

Job Requirements

• This position works onsite in a school environment

Contact Details

If you have any questions about this position, please contact: Jeff Hills, Principal at [e-mail]

If you have questions about our recruitment process, please contact: Karizza Concepcion, Human Resources Consultant at [e-mail]

What can we offer you?

We offer a competitive salary, a flexible work environment and the chance to immerse yourself in a team of experienced professionals.

We will work with you to develop a performance plan to help you meet your future aspirations, while also meeting branch priorities, as you continue to expand your skills.

You will love what the Yukon has to offer! If that’s not enough, we also offer a full benefits package, pension, leave arrangements, family assistance programs and professional development opportunities.

Eligibility List

12 months