Temporary 1.0 School Office Administrator, Elementary, Alliston

Job Summary The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and providing administrative and secretarial support services within a school setting to ensure a positive and safe learning environment for all students, staff, and members of the public. Duties include scheduling, prioritizing and maintaining the daily workflow of the office, coordinating and conducting student registrations, monitoring school budgets and supplies, coordinating the purchase of school supplies and services, maintaining proper accounting records, preparing and typing correspondence, completing reports and documents, maintaining files and records, and answering and directing enquiries as per board/school policy.

Work Hours This position works 7 hours per day; schedule to be determined by the principal.

Qualifications&Requirements

Two‑year college diploma or equivalent combination of secretarial courses and up to five years of relevant secretarial experience in a school or related position.

Excellent secretarial and bookkeeping skills; proven time management, scheduling and organizational skills.

Proficiency in keyboarding, computer and word‑processing skills, utilizing programs such as Word, e‑mail systems, accounting, spreadsheet and database applications. Previous exposure to SDS, Power School and e‑Funds is desirable.

Familiarity with office equipment including photocopier, facsimile, public address system and multi‑line phone system.

Strong communication skills and effective interpersonal skills in dealing with students, parents, administration, teachers, board office personnel and the general public.

Proven ability to work cooperatively both independently and as a member of an interdepartmental team.

Demonstrated track record of initiative and ability to assume a leadership role.

Good knowledge of school policies regarding attendance/safe arrival procedures and administration of medication; as well as knowledge of school‑specific activities such as kindergarten and student registration and OSR maintenance.

First Aid certification would be an asset.

Accessibility&Accommodation Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process upon request. Accommodation queries should be directed to the Human Resources Department.

Additional Information Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As a condition of employment, new employees at SMCDSB are required, by legislation, to submit a satisfactory Criminal Background Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.

The Board is an equal opportunity employer.

Frances Bagley, Maria Hardie, Director of Education Board of Trustees

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