Head Start Secretary/Administrative Assistant

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Through a personal interview, give evidences of an affinity for work which may be tedious and require attention to detail.

2. Be proficient with necessary computer software and programs. 

3. From school/work/personal history, give evidence of the ability to function in leadership positions which require interpersonal skills, and initiative.

4. Ability to express ideas clearly, both orally and in writing.

5. Ability to operate all office equipment including the implementation of proper

phone etiquette.

6. Ability to lift, unassisted, as required by job.

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

1. High school graduation or its equivalent.

REPORTS TO:

Head Start classroom teacher

Director of Head Start

Assistant Director of Head Start

EHS Program Manager

NKESC Executive Director

School District Superintendent and/or Principal

Performance of job will be evaluated by the NKESC Head Start Director

JOB GOAL:

The Secretary/Admininstration Assistant is responsible to the mid-level or senior-level manager.  The incumbent provides administrative and program-management support and provides clerical services.  The incumbent will exhibit a high level of responsibility.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.  Assist the Director, Assistant Director, program coordinators and the Family and Child Manager administer the component areas for the NKESC Head Start and Early Head Start programs.

2.  Prepare communications both in "draft" and "final" form.

3.  Accept and relay all incoming communications (email, mail, phone calls, messages).

4.  Assist in the preparation of staff claims for reimbursement.

5.  Prepare standard forms and reports.

6.  Represent Head Start staff in meetings as required.

7.  Problem-solve and train staff on the correct implementation of the data collection system.

8.  Assist with the details of hiring new staff; i.e. schedules interviews, background checks turned into the appropriate person, phone references completed, interview packet prepared.

9.  Maintain current files according to prescribed agency practices.

10. Monitor the purchases of, and distribute, essential program and office supplies.

11. Serve as the lead staff person on special assignments; e.g., investigating sources/cost

/procurement policies in respect to anticipated purchases of new equipment.

12. Maintain necessary inventories of equipment and supplies.

13. Assist the NKESC Financial Office with the upkeep of records, accounting or all other

jobs deemed necessary by the NKESC Financial Officer for Head Start.

14. Act as a substitute for Head Start and Early Head Start personnel if necessary

15. Complete all other duties deemed appropriate to fulfill the job as requested by the Executive Director, Head Start Director, Assistant Head Start Director, program coordinators, classroom reachers and/or their designees.

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