Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist organization. We work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve.
In line with our commitment to disrupting systemic racism, we acknowledge that research shows that Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) and women are significantly less likely to apply for some positions, believing they must meet every qualification as described in the job description. At NWRESD, we value representation, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We know that sometimes that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background.
We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described below.
Position Title: Administrative Specialist - Special Student Services
Location: Washington Service Center
Department: Special Student Services
Salary: Classified Salary Schedule, Range E
Bargaining Unit: OSEA
FTE: 1.0 - 250 days per year
NW REGIONAL ESD’S MISSION STATEMENT: In partnership with the communities we serve, Northwest Regional ESD improves student learning by providing equitable access to high quality services and support.
General Description:
In alignment with the NWRESD’s mission statement, the primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of advanced administrative support duties of considerable complexity requiring thorough knowledge of the organization, its procedures and operational details. This position performs clerical and secretarial work involving word processing, spreadsheets, and data entry/retrieval with significant manipulation to assist in ESD and/or state and federal reporting or compliance. Extensive paper and electronic record-keeping for a department or program is also required. It performs a wide variety of responsible assignments including office or program coordination. Considerable public contact may be involved; employees of this classification are expected to employ skill and judgment in the conduct of these contacts within established policies and procedures.
Generally these assignments require the use of one or more NWRESD software solutions at an advanced level of competency and accuracy, including extensive knowledge of all available features of the software and the ability to provide troubleshooting for others and/or act as a resource or trainer on the features and use. This deeper knowledge of specific software is in addition to effective use of multiple required platforms at a level expected of Administrative Assistant positions. Additionally, positions at this level are distinguished from other positions by the variety of more complex and varied tasks requiring detailed knowledge of departmental and NWRESD functions, policies, and procedures with greater independent judgment in coordinating assigned duties. This includes the exercise of considerable independent judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making in receiving, processing, recording, and distributing information for state and federal compliance and other reporting requirements.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
Essential Functions:
Include the following. Performs some or all of the following tasks. Other Duties may be assigned. The duties listed below are not inclusive, but characteristic of the type and level of work assigned for this position.
Note: The description contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principle functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.
NWRESD believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. The administration reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department. It is our expectation that every employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the ESD’s goals.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist organization. We work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve.
Northwest Regional Education Service District is proud to be an antiracist, Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to race, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, religion, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law.
Northwest Regional Education Service District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment procedures for individuals experiencing a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at hrhelp@nwresd.k12.or.us.Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have limitations in their speech may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900.
FISCAL POSITION CONTROL CODE: 1810
JOB POST ID: 3113
Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist organization. We work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve.
In line with our commitment to disrupting systemic racism, we acknowledge that research shows that Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) and women are significantly less likely to apply for some positions, believing they must meet every qualification as described in the job description. At NWRESD, we value representation, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We know that sometimes that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background.
We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described…
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