Office Manager @ Ferris High School, 8 Hrs, Cont.

Spokane Public Schools•Ferris High School - Spokane, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Spokane Public Schools staff member, you'll uphold our commitment to creating a loving and collaborative learning community where all students belong and thrive. We are looking for team members who embrace differences, have a desire to work with a diverse community of learners, have a heart for the humans they serve, work as a team, grow and reflect through feedback, are lifelong learners and positive problem solvers. Performs varied site leadership duties requiring an advanced knowledge of office routine and an understanding of the organization, programs, and procedures related to the work of the office. Maintains a close and highly responsive relationship to the day-to-day activities of the site and administrative staff while serving as the administrative assistant to the Principal and Assistant Principal. Works independently, receiving minimum supervision and guidance. Hours/Day: 8 Continuing Role School Year Position (260 Days / 12 Months) (HS) Daily Start/End times: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM Anticipated Start Date: July 11, 2026

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; additional business/office related courses preferred.
Minimum three years of recent secretarial experience, two years of School District experience preferred.
Ability to accurately type 50 words per minute.
Advanced level knowledge of general computer skills, including Microsoft office programs, payroll software, financial software, single point of entry software, and student information system (i.e., PowerSchool) experience preferred.
Successful experience in managing and coordinating a busy office environment in a professional and courteous manner.
A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees

Nice To Haves

First Aid card preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees and assist in the operation of administrative and student offices in support of school and staff, ensuring a positive, professional image. This includes greeting students, staff, visitors and callers, handling their inquiries, and directing them to the appropriate persons according to their needs.
Serves as administrative assistant to the site administrators.
Coordinates and manages work flow of secretarial/clerical personnel including training new clerical staff in a variety of functions and overseeing substitutes.
Manages and coordinates office procedures associated with payroll, purchasing, inventory, ancillary budgets, and equipment.
Coordinates a variety of detailed program records, compiles data and performs calculations, i.e., budgets, student counts, enrollment, attendance, invoices and payment orders.
Maintain student records including registration, enrollment, transfers, and withdrawals for accurate data reporting and graduation requirements.
Assist with minor medical injuries, illnesses and may administer medication for students.
Other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
Additional benefits may include vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.
Often, positions have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) as negotiated.
Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options.
Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee.
The SEBB program also offers additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).
Benefit eligible Spokane Public Schools employees and their dependent family members have access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.
School District Employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan.
Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement.
When employees meet plan requirements and retire, they are guaranteed a monthly benefit for the rest of their life from the employer-funded pension.
Employees can also participate in voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b) retirement plan through the District’s plan manager, OMNI.