Office Assistant - Part Time - Native American Education Program

Clerical Support StaffForbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years. East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.Employment Type: Part-time (29 hours per week)Base Hourly: $17.12Class/Calendar: A12, 9.25 monthsBenefits: NonePerformance Pay: Available annuallyNew Hire Experience: 1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximumNew Hire Education: 1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the positionJob Summary: To provide clerical support to assigned personnel in support of the department's functions and services; and to contribute to the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.Key Responsibilities:Perform receptionist duties, answer phones, greet and direct visitorsRespond to inquiries from students, parents, district personnel and/or public for the purpose of providing information and/or direction or refer to appropriate personnelAssist clients in completion of paperwork for various programs; distribute school supplies to students and NAEP staff for school sites; use Synergy to verify student forms (Title VI, JOM and CIB)Process documents and materials in support of the department's functions and servicesPrepare a variety of materials and documents for the purpose of disseminating information to appropriate partiesDistribute materials and documents for the purpose of disseminating information to appropriate partiesPerform general clerical tasks in support of assigned personnelRegular and on-time attendance requiredUpdate NAEP district website and other social media outlets (Facebook, Instagram and the like)Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unitAssists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public SchoolsRequired Qualifications:High School education or equivalentPreferred Qualifications:Bilingual (English/Spanish)Clerical experienceSkills & Competencies:Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a GraduateDemonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and communityModerate proficiency in typing, with good accuracy; average test batteryComputer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc.)Ability to operate standard office equipmentAbility to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with students, parents, district employees and public; to be tactful and diplomatic and maintain confidentialityAbility to organize, prioritize, take initiative and direct own workload while working with frequent interruptions and minimum supervisionWork Environment & Physical Requirements:Located in the main office of a school, which is climate-controlled and has standard office furnitureFrequent contact with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and sometimes outside visitorsThe environment can be busy and sometimes hectic, especially during the beginning and end of the school day or around special eventsRegular use of phones, computers, copiers, fax machines, and printersMostly sedentary work, but there may be frequent need to stand, walk, or move around the officeOccasionally required to lift or carry boxes, files, or office supplies (typically up to 20–25 lbs.)Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.