Administrative Assistant (40 hrs./wk, 260 days)

Summary Description

The Administrative Assistant performs a variety of complex secretarial/clerical administrative responsibilities of the office. They may supervise and/or make assignments to subordinate clerical staff; prepare and process purchase orders and payroll information; maintain financial and statistical information; develop office policies and procedures; interpret policies, procedures, rules and regulations; screen and route telephone calls, correspondence, reports and bulletins; review forms, reports, files or other documents for accuracy and completeness; prepare highly important administrative documents, materials or papers; transcribe complex dictation; maintain calendar and schedules appointments, meetings, and conferences; record and prepare minutes of various management meetings and conferences; relieve unit or department supervisor of routine office or technical details.

Employment Standards

• Education/Experience: Equivalent to a high school diploma, supplemented with coursework in secretarial science, business, accounting, or other related area; four (4) years of responsible secretarial experience, particularly in an office that required a variety of difficult, complex secretarial responsibilities.

• Knowledge of: Operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; analyzing; and problem solving; exceptional grammar, spelling and vocabulary; the ability to perform higher level mathematical computations; basic bookkeeping and financial record keeping; understanding of District and school rules, regulations, policies and operating procedures.

• Skill at: Working with minimal supervision; providing excellent customer service; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; communicating with diverse groups; displaying tact and courtesy; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; being attentive to detail; adapting to changing priorities; developing and applying procedures and planning and organizing work effectively; reading and interpreting complex verbal and written instructions; setting priorities; and working with frequent interruptions.

Benefits

• Benefit packages are available for all employees, eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work 27.5 hours per week or more receive full benefits of the District which include but are not limited to:

  • No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance - Employees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums.
  • Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation Pay
  • Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) - Contribution options will be explained in detail during the New Employee Orientation.
  • Salary Increases
  • Longevity Bonuses
  • Guidance Resources
  • And More - Visit our Benefits page for more information.

• New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire and every five years thereafter and will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting. Non-licensed employees will have $58.50 deduction when their fingerprints are completed every five years. Fingerprint fees are subject to change.

• Your job offer is conditional until a report is returned from the FBI and Nevada Department of Public Safety that meets the standards of WCSD for employment purposes.

• Temporary employees working less than 6 months do not receive benefits.

Contact Information

• Human Resources: (775) 348-0321

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environment for all students, staff, and visitors. The District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.