SOESD - Administrative Assistant III - SOREN and Mentoring Programs

About the role

The Southern Oregon Regional Educator Network (SOREN) seeks a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to provide operational and program support.

Responsibilities

• Manages purchasing, payroll, travel, and business processes
• Covers hiring tasks, mentor program tracking, and professional development event logistics
• Serves as the hub for scheduling, communication, and day-to-day systems
• Supports staff in building systems operations, such as the use of computers, fax machines, photocopiers, telephone systems, voice mail, and printers
• Works as a team member through effective communication and interpersonal skills with staff and community
• Establishes and maintains a high level of confidentiality with personnel, students, and program/agency information
• Makes decisions independently according to established policies
• Serves as the key contact person for a program, school, or other functions, which may include responsibilities for parent, student, or other customer communications, and/or liaison with other agency departments, school districts, or agencies

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent and four years progressively responsible secretarial experience
• Demonstrate a high skill level in using current office technology, including keyboard skills, transcription, and elementary accounting
• Working knowledge of budgeting and bookkeeping practices and procedures
• Excellent communication skills to effectively represent policies and procedures to parents, students, other employees, agencies, and the general public
• Work independently and organize work with minimum supervision
• Work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail to meet deadlines
• Demonstrate keyboarding skills of 60 WPM or as specified for the position
• Thorough knowledge of applicable computer software and demonstrated skill with regard to the application

Qualifications

• Physical requirements: Stand/walk: 1-4 Hrs/Day Sit: 6-8 Hrs/Day Drive: 4-6 Hrs/Day Bending: Occasionally Squat: Occasionally Climb Stairs: Occasionally Single Grasping: Frequently Pushing: Occasionally Pulling: Occasionally Fine Manipulation: Frequently Repetitive Foot Controls: Limited Lifting (less than 25 lbs): Occasionally Lifting (25-50 lbs): Occasionally Lifting (50-75 lbs): Not At All Lifting (75-100 lbs): Not At All

Skills

• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Canva, and Zoom

Benefits

• Employer-paid PERS (Public Employee Retirement System), including an additional 6% individual investment account with PERS
• 9 paid holidays
• A generous sick, vacation, and discretionary (personal) leave packet is also provided to qualified employees
• Health Insurance OEBB MODAIncludes medical, dental, vision & prescription insuranceMonthly premium deducted pre-tax
• Options Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts – medical, day-care expenses
• Optional Coverage for Additional Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability Insurance through Aflac or American Fidelity
• 403(b)
• Mercy Flights Membership

Pay

$18.79/hour - $22.49/hour for the 2026-2027 school year.

Schedule

1.0FTE/258 days (annual year-round position)