Senior Office Assistant # 127- Facilities Department

About the Employer

Stockton Unified School District (SUSD) began providing services to students in 1852 and is located in the heart of California's Central Valley near the banks of the San Joaquin River. SUSD is the 17th largest school district in California, whereby 38,000 PK-12th grade students come to us to experience an academic journey that leads to high school graduation and success in college, careers, and as actively-engaged community members. The District also serves a number of adults through our Stockton School For Adults. SUSD is made up of thirty-seven Head Start classes, fifty-three state preschool classes, three First 5 preschool classes, forty-one K-8 schools, four comprehensive high schools, three small high schools, an alternative high school, a special education school, a school for adults, and five dependent charter schools. Our district mission is to graduate every single youth college, career, and community ready. Stockton Unified School District is dedicated to providing high-quality first instruction, rigorous curriculum, and supporting academic achievement and social-emotional development supported by Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). The District's work is guided by three focal goals:
• Every child by the end of third grade will read and comprehend at the proficient level.
• Every child will have access to high quality, rigorous first instruction.
• Every child, by the end of 12th grade, will graduate and be college, career, and community ready.
Job Summary
Job Summary

SUSD is proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package: -FREE health benefits through Kaiser for Employee and Family -12 Paid Vacation days -12 Sick Leave Days - 2 Floating Holidays

Job Description / Essential Elements: Print
SENIOR OFFICE ASSISTANT DEFINITION: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of diversified clerical duties in support of an assigned office or program; answer phones and greet and assist students, parents and visitors. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: Perform a variety of diversified clerical duties in support of an assigned office requiring an understanding of a process or functional area at an assigned District office or school site; assist in assuring smooth and efficient office operations. Serve as receptionist, answering telephone calls and directing calls to appropriate personnel; take and relay messages as appropriate; schedule appointments for administrators. Receive, greet and direct visitors; respond to inquiries and provide a variety of information to staff, students, parents and the general public related to District standards, procedures, policies and programs. Type letters, forms, memoranda, bulletins, reports, lists, requisitions, flyers, newsletters or other materials from oral or written instructions; compose routine correspondence; proofread completed typing assignments and other documents as directed. Input data into an assigned computer system and generate computerized reports; maintain automated records; assure accuracy of input and output information. Compile information and prepare and maintain logs, files and records related to assigned activities; review and verify the accuracy and completeness of various documents; prepare reports as directed; verify and process forms and applications. Receive, sort and distribute mail; prepare and distribute informational packets and bulk mailings as directed. Operate a variety of office equipment including a copier, fax machine, typewriter, computer and assigned software. Communicate with other departments, District staff and outside organizations to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns related to assigned activities; prepare and coordinate schedules and calendars as directed. Participate in attendance-related duties as assigned by the position; contact parents and guardians to verify absences; prepare and maintain attendance and absence reports and lists according to established procedures; issue readmits to students. Assist in monitoring inventory levels of office supplies and materials; assist with ordering, receiving and maintaining inventory of office supplies and materials. Attend assigned meetings and conferences; take minutes and prepare related paperwork as directed. Participate in a variety of school office functions such as registration, accounting and guidance as assigned by the position; assist in organizing field trips and special events. Assist with administering basic first aid to students and staff as assigned by the position; prepares and maintains related records; administer medications as directed; notify parents of ill or injured students as needed. Collect various monies and fees for an assigned office or program; maintain auditable records; monitor expenditures and budgets as assigned by the position. Train and provide work direction to new employees and student assistants as assigned. Maintain regular and prompt attendance in the work place. OTHER DUTIES: Perform related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Basic terminology, processes and operations of assigned office.
• Telephone techniques and etiquette.
• Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Operation of standard office equipment including a computer.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Basic math. ABILITY TO:
• Perform a variety of diversified clerical duties in support of an assigned office or program.
• Answer telephones and greet the public courteously.
• Type or input data at 45 words per minute from clear copy.
• Operate a variety of standard office equipment including a computer.
• Maintain records and files.
• Compile, assemble, verify and prepare data for records and reports.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Compose correspondence and written materials independently.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Complete work with many interruptions.
• Receive, sort and distribute mail.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
• Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Carry out oral and written directions; write and speak at a level sufficient to fulfill the duties to be performed for the position described. .Lift and/or carry up to 25 lbs at waist height for short distances. .Bend at the waist. .Reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, grasp, push/pull. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year of general clerical experience. Licenses and Other Requirements: Some positions in this classification may require a valid First Aid Certificate issued by an authorized agency within six months of employment. ENVIRONMENT: Indoor work environment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Employee in this position must have/be able to:
• Enter data into a computer terminal/typewriter and operate standard office equipment.
• Sit for extended periods of time.
• See and read a computer screen and printed matter with or without vision aids.
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone, with or without hearing aids.
• Lift and/or carry up to 25 lbs at waist height for short distances.
• Bend at the waist.
• Reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, grasp, push/pull. CSEA Chapter 821 Salary Range: 29

Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year of general clerical experience. Application materials must be received online by 4pm September 12th, 2024. Interested applicants must submit the following: 1. Completed Online application 2. Letter of interest 3. Current Resume 4. Valid SUSD Issued Typing Certificate (45 WPM) Satisfactory testing in typing is required by the closing date. All applicants including current District employees are required to supply their valid typing certificate. Candidates must provide a valid typing certificate from SUSD School for Adults only. School for Adults 1525 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95204 Typing Tests are given Mondays & Fridays 10 AM and 1:30 PM Sign up and pay the $10.00 fee* in the front office. *Entitles participant to (3) 5-minute timed tests on day of payment Licenses and Other Requirements: Some positions in this classification may require a valid First Aid Certificate issued by an authorized agency within six months of employment. Please visit our website at: www.stocktonusd.net