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AUSTIN ISD EQUITY STATEMENT: Austin ISD is committed to developing shared definitions and expectations of equity across our District that are consistentwith our Board priorities. The definition of equity from the National Equity Project will guide our transformational work. o Educational equity means that each child receives what they need to develop to their full academic and social potential. Working Towards Educational Equity: o Ensuring equally high outcomes for all participants in our educational system; removing the predictability of success or failures that currently correlates with any social or cultural factor: o Interrupting [Disrupting] inequitable practices, examining biases, and creating inclusive multicultural school environments for adults and children; and o Discovering and cultivating the unique gifts, talents, and interests that every human possesses.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires incumbent to have a high school diploma or equivalent. Two (2) years of related experience is required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word, is required.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires incumbent to have well developed, general office skills, such as typing, filing, preparing spreadsheets and must be proficient in Microsoft Office. Incumbent must have thorough understanding of the policies and programs of the campus or department and be able to communicate these policies and programs both verbally and in written form. Incumbent must be able to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced office environment. This position requires the ability to operate office equipment such as computers, calculators/adding machines, and copiers. Incumbent should have strong interpersonal skills and communication skills and be able to respond to inquiries from parents, teachers, students, administrators and/or staff members. Proven bookkeeping skills (must have a minimum score of 70 on the bookkeeping test) administered by the Department of Human Capital. Employees in this position must be able to read, write, and speak/communicate in English in order to receive and to provide work-related information in a timely manner to other employees, supervisors, principals, school personnel, volunteers and where appropriate, visitors and students.

JOB PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY: Incumbent performs a wide range of administrative/secretarial duties on a campus or in a the AISD department office setting. Under moderate supervision, the incumbent will organize and manage the routine work activities of a supervisor and provide clerical support to a supervisor and other staff members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Screen, direct telephone calls and greet visitors (e.g., determine the nature of the visit or call and direct them to the appropriate person or take messages as necessary).

JOB DESCRIPTION ? Compile, maintain, retrieve, organize, file reports, correspondence, student records, and other documents. ? Ability to check, post, and count funds. ? Maintain the calendar, schedule meetings and appointments, book conference rooms, order refreshments, prepare agenda minutes, materials, set up facilities and arrange equipment. ? Make travel arrangements for office personnel and staff attending conferences or out of town events. ? Prepare correspondence, memos, letters, forms, reports, manuals, and presentations. ? Perform specialized duties of office (e.g., receive maintenance requests and dispatch repairmen, process mail, copy or laminate materials). ? Research, gather, record, and report special program data. May develop spreadsheets and databases. ? Troubleshoot problems involving office equipment, such as copier, facsimile machine, and computer hardware and software. ? Responsible for the coordination the of the office details to which the incumbent is assigned. Order, receive, maintain inventory, and distribute office supplies; restock supply room, as necessary. ? Perfo m routine bookkeeping tasks and maintain department budget records. Prepare and process department purchase orders and payment authorizations. ? Monitor and process personnel time records including leave requests and reports and submit in accordance with District procedures. ? Maintain confidentiality at all times with department and campus information. ? May assist with student enrollment and withdrawal and other office duties. ? May prepare payroll, and assist in preparation of the budget, and other technical reports. ? Provide an exceptional customer experience for all AISD stakeholders with intentional and professional practices that promote a culture of respect and focus on achieving equitable outcomes.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED: Perform other related duties as assigned; however, all employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is generally performed in a standard office environment or in a school office. This position may involve rare exposure to blood or body fluids. Regular attendance is required for this position.

PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS: Incumbent is supervised by a campus or department administrator and responds to requests from faculty, staff, parents, and the general public. Work is reviewed and proofread by supervisor or other staff. Incumbent will have contact with faculty and staff, co-workers, and the general public.