Job Title:  Administrative Assistant to the Elementary Principal

Location: Elementary School

Questions: 

Does your passion for engagement with staff, students, and your community, support a school culture of high academic achievement for all students? Do you seek to work with children and their families? Are you a proactive self starter?  Are customer service, accuracy, problem solving, and meeting deadlines your top priorities?  Can you plan and lead an environment  that helps everyone feel welcomed, appreciated, and respected? 

Position Description:

Eastpointe Community Schools is welcoming applicants for an Administrative Assistant to the Principal. The Administrative Assistant performs all administrative support duties required for the school Principal, under the direct supervision of the Principal. This position requires a strong customer service orientation, work ethic, knowledge of district and building procedures/policies, the ability to assume significant responsibility, work effectively, accurately,  and independently under pressure, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality, with many interruptions.

Who we are: Eastpointe Community Schools is in the business of transforming lives. Our partnership with the Macomb Intermediate School District (MISD), Michigan Department of Education (MDE), MSU office of Extension, UVA’s PLE program, and the Boys and Girls Club  has created a unique opportunity for rapid district turnaround. Part of our continued growth and improvement involves increasing educational expectations, developing a culture of support, and nurturing all students to address academic, behavioral, and interpersonal needs. 

Eastpointe Community Schools is a community under 2500 students: we are proud of our  Early Learning Center, four elementary schools, one middle school and Secondary Campus supporting  900 students in grades 8-12  (an 8th Grade Academy, a traditional high school setting for grades 9-12, and a Virtual Academy/Alternative Center).  

What we offer: Eastpointe Community Schools appreciates talents and skills that others may have missed and embraces leaders willing to challenge the status quo. As an Administrative Assistant  in our district, you will work side by side with your Building Team and all Staff. You will find tremendous opportunities for professional learning in Eastpointe, as continuous growth is an expectation for all employees. We pride ourselves on creating a culture of continuous improvement with educators who feel this work is a calling, and where every interaction with students and their families counts.  YOUR DREAM-OUR TEAM!

What we are looking for: If you desire to be anchored in a culture of collective responsibility that is collegial, collaborative, and professional, we want you.  If you deliver value consistently, we are looking for you!

Minimum Job Qualifications: 

• Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent, with a preference for coursework in Administrative Assistant programming; prior successful experience is strongly preferred.  
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work  well with others from diverse backgrounds; focus on solving conflict; maintain confidentiality; remain open to others’ ideas and contribute to building a positive team spirit.  
• Language Skills: Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from students, parents, staff, agencies or members of the community, verbally, in writing, in email. Ability to effectively present information to the administrator. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports and business correspondence.  
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.  Use school budget and accounting software for school/department needs. (AS400)
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.  
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in the usage of accounting, database software, internet software, email and word processing software. Ability to proficiently use the following programs strongly preferred: MS File Explorer, MS Word, Visions, MS PowerPoint, Publisher and Excel, and Google platform. Understand and  skillfully use on-line web based programs such as: AS400, AESOP, PowerSchool, TalentEd, EduStaff, ISS, Standard for Success, Safe Schools, and more. Ability to type accurately and proficiently.  
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to appropriately communicate with staff at all levels and others including vendors, law enforcement and other agencies. Ability to exercise good judgment and work in an environment with frequent interruptions and competing priorities.

• Physical Demands:

Ability to move about the office and building
Ability to work at a desk for long periods of time
Ability to use a keyboard, telephone, and basic office machines
Ability to pull, push, reach, and/or bend in the use of office equipment Ability to lift/carry up to 20 pounds  

• Skills Testing Required 

Selection Committee: TBD

Full Time 43 Weeks

Evaluated By: Principal

Salary Data: per EDESA Contract, Level Two Administrative Assistant ( $17.40 per hour)