Administrative Secretary III - Bilingual (Spanish/English) Preferred

REDWOOD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASS TITLE: ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY III BASIC FUNCTION:

RCSD takes pride in our dedicated workforce and strong connection with our students, families, and community. Our highly dedicated and skilled team of professionals provides a safe and supportive, inspirational and rigorous, joyful and inclusive environment for all learners. We are looking to build our workforce with a staff who share this vision and want to instill passion in learning emphasizing student strengths and gifts for all learners: all abilities, all ethnicities and cultural identities, LGBTQ+ youth, and multilingual learners.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of a District-level Director of several large and diversified programs, perform complex and responsible secretarial and administrative duties to assist the administrator with administrative matters involving the operation of a Division; utilize extensive knowledge of Division functions, policies and procedures, District organization, operations, policies and objectives and other guidelines, codes and laws.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The Administrative Secretary III incumbents report to a District-level Director of several large and diversified programs. Administrative Secretary II incumbents report to an administrator at the level of Director with a major District-wide program. Administrative Secretary I incumbents performed experienced-level clerical and secretarial duties for a District-level administrator at the level of a Coordinator or Certificated Manager for a specific District-wide program or function.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Perform complex and responsible secretarial and administrative duties to assist the administrator with administrative matters involving the operation of a Division.

Coordinate communication and activities with other District departments and personnel, students, parents, educational institutions, vendors, other outside organizations and the public; provide information and resolve issues.

Respond to requests for information from students, District personnel and the general public regarding Division functions, programs, personnel, policies, procedures and regulations; gather data and information and assume responsibility for replying to various requests, inquiries and questionnaires.

Compile information and data for reports and prepare statistical and narrative reports; conduct research as required; compose correspondence independently; determine appropriate format and presentation; develop and revise forms.

Maintain confidentiality of records and information, including information regarding Board, District, personnel, student or controversial matters.

Prepare and type a wide variety of materials such as correspondence, reports, forms, applications, memoranda and other documents; take and transcribe dictation, including material of a confidential nature; assemble and prepare material for agenda items; assemble a variety of budget information.

Maintain a variety of complex files and records often involving materials of a confidential nature; input and retrieve computerized data as required.

Schedule meetings, conferences and appointments for assigned administrators; arrange travel accommodations as necessary.

Provide work direction for secretarial and clerical staff; train and provide assistance on complex and difficult work assignments for clerical staff; prioritize work assignments in accordance with schedules and time lines.

Review and check documents for accuracy, completeness and conformance to applicable guidelines, rules and regulations.

Serve as secretary to various committees as assigned; attend Board of Education meetings as required.

Open, review and distribute mail identifying and referring matters to assigned administrator in order of priority; operate a variety of office equipment including a computer terminal; order and maintain inventory of office supplies and equipment.

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Organization, policies and rules of assigned Division. Modern office practices, procedures and equipment. Record-keeping and report writing techniques.

Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. District organization, operations, policies and objectives.

Oral and written communication skills.

Applicable sections of State Education Code and other applicable laws. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Telephone techniques and etiquette.

Operation of a computer terminal and a variety of other office equipment including calculators, copiers and dictation equipment.

Basic research methods.

ABILITY TO:

Make decisions in accordance with laws and regulations and apply them to problem situations.

Train and provide work direction to others.

Perform secretarial and administrative assistance duties.

Learn, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Type at 60 words net per minute from clear copy. Work independently with little direction.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Meet schedules and time lines.

Prepare reports by gathering and organizing data from a variety of sources. Work confidentially with discretion.

Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Work efficiently with many interruptions.

Operate a variety of office equipment including computer terminals, calculators, copiers, word processors and dictation equipment.

Make arrangements for meetings and conferences. Maintain a variety of files, records and logs.

Plan and organize work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by college level course work in business administration, communications or related field and four years of responsible secretarial experience.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Some positions in this class may be required to take dictation at 90 words per minute and transcribe accurately. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Redwood City School District (RCSD) is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. RCSD makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

The Redwood City School District seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.