Administrative Assistant, Curriculum and Instruction Department

Riverview Gardens; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Administrative Assistant to support the Curriculum and Instruction Department. In this role, you will provide essential administrative support, manage schedules, and facilitate communication within the department. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to educational excellence. This position offers a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact on the academic journey of students. If you are passionate about education and have the skills to support a thriving learning community, we invite you to apply and join our team!

Qualifications

• 2+ years of administrative experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level administrative support.
• Maintain schedules, handle communications, and greet visitors.
• Process purchase orders and maintain filing systems.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Google Suite

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Google Suite

Job description

Administrative Assistant, Curriculum and Instruction Department

Pay $23.44 - $31.50 / hour

Location Saint Louis/Missouri

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 5122508

Get to Know Us:

Riverview Gardens School District scholars, educators and parents continue to strive to be a community of dynamic learners and leaders with a commitment to demonstrating social and civic responsibility.

RGSD is committed to supporting the academic, social and emotional needs of all scholars by offering a wide range of learning opportunities, extra-curricular activities, resources and specialized programs.

RGSD is home to 13 schools, which serve approximately 5,300 students. Committed to providing excellent programs from early childhood education through high school.

Culture:

RGSD is dedicated to regaining full accreditation under the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Riverview Gardens is currently working in collaboration with educational institutions and community partners to support the needs of children.

Interested candidates should have a heart for educating and a willingness to collaborate to help achieve and maintain educational excellence. Ideal candidates are willing to advocate for scholars and educational equity. Join our Ramily!

There is a new view on the horizon and learning is required! https://www.rgsd mo.org

SUMMARY: Reports directly to the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction. Provides administrative support to the Department Administrator by performing the duties listed below.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for executive-level administrative duties.
• Perform operational duties such as maintaining schedules/calendars, retrieving phone calls, emails, and voicemail messages; greeting and accommodating visitors; making travel arrangements.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as outside clients and vendors.
• Maintain a professional image.
• Process purchase orders and vouchers for payment.
• Perform administrative assistant duties in accordance with executive secretarial standard practices.
• Perform all administrative assistant and related duties in a conscientious, safe and confidential manner.
• Performs extensive software skills and duties, including word processing (Microsoft Suite), creating spreadsheets (Excel), and presentations (PowerPoint), as well as Google Suite programs (Docs, Sheets, etc.).
• Maintains filing, both electronic and standard.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the essential duties listed above. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.m Successful completion of a background check by Human Resources.

• Graduation from a general or technical high school.
• Two or more years experience as an administrative/secretarial lead person.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other related software.
• Related experience preferred.
• Related experience preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or
• Exerts 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or
• Prolonged periods of working on a computer.
• Sufficient vision to read printed material, see distant objects with clarity, and identify and distinguish objects.
• Sufficient hearing to hear conversations in person and on the telephone, and hear sounds clearly up to 20 feet. Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation and on the telephone, and in addressing groups.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Year: 12 Month

Primary Location: Central Services

Salary: Clerical Salary Range on the Administrative Assistant Salary Scale - $23.44 - $31.50/hour

About the company

Riverview Gardens School District nurtures academic excellence in all students, preparing them to be college and career ready in an ever-changing society.