Administrative Assistant, Teacher Effectiveness Support

Administrative Assistant, Teacher Effectiveness Support

Administrative Assistant, Teacher Effectiveness Support
Tracking Code
8155
Job Description

NOTE: Position only open to employees currently permanent in the underlying Civil Service title of Clerical Associate.
Position Summary: The Administrative Assistant, Teacher Effectiveness provides general administrative support to the Office of Teacher Effectiveness. Performs related work.
 
Reports to:Director of Operations, Teacher Effectiveness
 
Direct Reports:N/A
 
Key Relationships:The Administrative Assistant works closely with the Director of Operations, Teacher Effectiveness; Office of Teacher Effectiveness staff; Division of Operations; Office of Business Operations; Facilities; Office of Contracts and Purchasing; and other internal and external offices, as needed.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES
 
* Support office requirements of Teacher Effectiveness staff, including space/seating allocations, network system access, business cards, payroll distribution, wireless/blackberry, and other needs.
* Secure and track office equipment needs.
* Coordinate meeting space and courier service, as needed.
* Conduct quarterly audits of purchases to ensure compliance with Department of Education (DOE) Standard Operating Procedures. 
* Correspond with vendor partners regarding billing and payments.
* Assist with all general office support activities, as directed.
 
Qualification Requirements:
 
Minimum
 
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and one (1) year of satisfactory clerical experience.
 
Skills Requirement
 
Keyboard familiarity with the ability to type at a minimum of 100 key strokes (20 words) per minute.
 
Preferred
 
* Able to work under pressure, take direction, strategically manage multiple projects at once, meet frequent and changing deadlines, and provide follow-up.
* Attentive to detail and highly organized.
* Flexibility and comfort with adjusting to changing priorities.
* Strong interpersonal skills; ability to build and cultivate professional relationships, work effectively with diverse groups.
* Possess strong problem solving, organizational, and effective verbal and written communications skills.
* Knowledge of DOE’s policies and procedures.
* Familiarity with NYCDOE Systems including FAMIS, TRAC, and LCGMS.
* Familiarity with the Internet and Microsoft Applications, e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Salary:$35,285+
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. 
Applications will be accepted through September 6, 2011.
                                          NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability.
                                                                 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Department of Education of the City of New York to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as permitted by law), predisposing genetic characteristics, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses and stalking, and to maintain an environment free of harassment on any of the above-noted grounds, including sexual harassment or retaliation.  Inquiries regarding compliance with this equal opportunity policy may be directed to: Office of Equal Opportunity, 65 Court Street, Room 923, Brooklyn, New York 11201, or visit the OEO website athttp://schools.nyc.gov/OEO
Job Location
Tweed (52 Chambers Street) (TWEED)
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular