District Employees ONLY College and Career Center Administrative Specialist (WRHS)

Coachella Valley Unified • Thermal, CA

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About The Position

Coachella Valley Unified School District covers more than 1,200 square miles of mostly rural desert terrain, serving the communities of Coachella, Thermal, Mecca, Oasis, Indio, and the Salton Sea. The district currently operates fourteen elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one adult school. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a growing reputation for innovative programs and outstanding staff. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a large Latino and English Learner population that has made tremendous improvements in student achievement in the past few years. We are proud of the accomplishments of our students, teachers, staff, parents and the community that has made that achievement possible. Our district faces some very tough challenges in educating the children of the Coachella Valley. We remain convinced that we can and will continue to improve our educational outcomes so that more of our students go on to college and become respected and respectful members of our diverse global society. Education is the ticket to the future and we are working diligently to make sure that we provide students with opportunities to excel and to prosper.

Requirements

• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Advanced computer skills and programs
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
• Work effectively in a multi-ethnic setting
• Communicate effectively with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of clerical and record keeping experience

Responsibilities

• Communicates in both Spanish and English orally and in writing: translates documents, conversation and correspondence to students, parents, etc. for the purpose of communication and disseminating information and provide assistance as it may be required.
• Reviews documents for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to established procedures.
• Screens visitors and telephone calls.
• Assist specialists in working collaboratively with local agency to obtain and track data.
• Prepares and/or maintain files, records and reports.
• Submit any necessary forms in district systems, submit expense claims, type and submit requisitions, warehouse orders, work orders, order supplies, and maintain inventory on any supplies and books.
• Assists students in the preparation of forms for outside agencies.
• Assists specialists in planning and coordinating college representative meetings, Career Days, Career Month, Job Fairs, College Fairs, and field trips.
• Schedules guest speakers from the local business community, college and university representatives, and military service recruiters.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED