OAP - OEC Administrative Assistant (3-A)

Osseo Area Schools

Osseo (MN)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 38,000

Full time

3 hours ago

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Job summary

Osseo Area Schools seeks an organized secretary/clerical assistant to support the site administrator and staff at the Osseo Education Center. You will greet visitors, answer phones, manage calendars, and coordinate resources under district direction.

Strong MS Office and Google apps skills, plus experience with records and confidentiality, are essential. You will collaborate with students, families, staff, and the community in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Extensive secretarial/clerical skills including MS Office and Google apps.
Ability to develop and maintain record systems.
Familiarity with district policies and confidential information.

Responsibilities

Provide secretarial/clerical support including typing, data entry, filing and answering phones.
Greet visitors, provide information and act as liaison with staff, students and public.
Coordinate services with vendors and monitor requests for facilities and equipment.
Manage administrator calendar, attendance communications and schedule meetings.
Update handbooks/manuals and assist with asset and key inventory.
Other clerical duties as assigned.

Skills

Secretarial/clerical skills

MS Office

Google applications

Database maintenance

Record systems management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Duties

Job ID: 5951544

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Oct 12, 2026

Job Summary: To provide in-depth secretarial/clerical support to the site administrator/front office and staff of the Osseo Education Center through management of district provided resources under the direction of the site administrator.

Osseo Education Center is looking for a candidate with diverse skills who can direct and redirect students in a confident manner; possesses strong clerical and communication skills, is comfortable greeting visitors, answering phones and fielding questions. In addition, candidates must have a positive attitude, be willing to work as part of a team, and be flexible with needed assignments.

Responsibilities And Tasks Include

Provide secretarial/clerical support to the administrator and Osseo Education Center staff in the form of typing, data entry, record keeping, filing, duplication of materials, locating resources, and answering phones.

Greet visitors and answer questions/concerns for the Osseo Education Center; provide community resource information.

Provide support to and function as a liaison between building administrator, staff, students, families, and the general public.

Liaison for building and district communication.

Communicate and coordinate services with internal and external vendors.

Monitor and implement requests for all community, school, and extra-curricular requests requiring building facilities and/or equipment.

Arrange and monitor transportation for all community outings, employment, and volunteer placements.

Communicate transportation needs to Transportation Department.

Monitor site administrator calendar: arrange and schedule appointments and meetings and keep administrator updated.

Monitor attendance line; record and communicate student absences to building staff.

Monitor facilities and notify appropriate source of any equipment or special work arrangements necessary.

Update and maintain handbooks and manuals.

Assist in keeping physical asset & key inventory.

Other clerical duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Include

High school graduate or equivalent required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Include

Extensive secretarial/clerical skills, including MS office software (i.e., MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook), Google applications and database maintenance.

Extensive skills in developing and maintaining record systems.

Knowledge of district policies as they affect the general operation of the building.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of the materials and information disseminated daily.

Ability to work in a fast-paced and rapidly changing work environment.

Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups.

Ability to carry out job responsibilities independently, possess effective time management and organizational skills.

Knowledge of district policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications Include

Prefer additional education and experience in an office environment.

Bargaining unit: Osseo Administrative Professionals (OAP)

Salary: View salary grid on the respective bargaining unit listed above, accessible via our Employee Contracts page

Work schedule: 8 hrs/day, 212 days per year

Desired start date: 10/12/26

Osseo Area Schools Offers

Meaningful and impactful work
Opportunities to grow professionally
A variety of benefits
Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals
Summer opportunities
and more!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District's Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.

Veteran's Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at HR@district279.org or call 763-391-7007.

Background Check Upon Conditional Offer

Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Minimum Education Required

n/a

Minimum Experience Required

n/a

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Compensation

$25.33 - $27.76 / Hourly

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