Secretary II - 221 Days - SS

Elko • Elko, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, performs a variety of complex secretarial and general accounting duties requiring substantial independent judgment.

Requirements

• High school graduation or other equivalent (i.e., GED, college, technical, trade school transcript, foreign equivalency, etc)
• Three (3) years of secretarial/clerical
• Verified keyboarding/ typing score of 45 words per minute
• Knowledge of secretarial practices, office machines, and record-keeping/accounting.
• Knowledge of school district operations in relation to division/department operations.
• Ability to promote public relations and to deal tactfully and diplomatically with people.
• Ability to plan, organize, and set priorities on work and to work independently.
• Ability to interpret, explain, and apply written and oral instructions, procedures and regulations.
• Ability to keep information confidential and maintain an ethical attitude.
• Ability to do editorial checking for spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet short deadlines, and shift suddenly to new tasks when priorities change.
• Ability to handle letters and reports for conformance with given principles of style.
• Ability to concentrate on accuracy of details.
• Ability to prepare complex reports on own initiative or as directed.
• Ability to work flexible hours or shifts.
• Ability to recognize and report hazards and apply safe work methods.
• Judgment as to when to act independently and when to refer situations to supervisor.

Nice To Haves

• Verified dictation score of 80 words per minute.
• Possess physical and mental stamina commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.
• Possess personal characteristics, including but not limited to poise, perspective, integrity, flexibility, and personal appearance necessary for success in the Elko County School District.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and sets priorities on work and works independently.
• Interprets, explains, and applies written and oral instructions, procedures, and regulations.
• Obtains and relays information from visitors on their needs and when necessary refers to appropriate administrative staff.
• Prepares board items, travel arrangements and travel reimbursements.
• Maintains calendar and schedules appointments, meetings, and conferences.
• Composes, prepares and edits confidential correspondence and complex reports.
• Assists in the preparation of the department budget and in the preparation of special program budgets.
• Coordinates work of several others in terms of needs of particular tasks.
• Conforms to safety standards as prescribed
• Performs other tasks related to the position as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees