Specialist II, Generic

Fulton Schools•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Specialist II is responsible for providing day-to-day oversight and performing a wide range of professional work in any one of a variety of specialized areas within a discipline such as Instruction, Accounting, Human Resources, etc. This position provides advice and assistance to District Leadership and other staff regarding information pertaining to the assigned area of responsibility. The Specialist II may have some supervisory responsibility of a clerical position.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Minimum 3 years of experience working in a related field required
Must be able to work with minimal supervision
Must be able to successfully manage multiple tasks, projects and responsibilities
Ability to apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various issues
Must be able to collaborate effectively with District and school personnel, the general public, and work with diverse groups of people
Proven ability to handle confidential information
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP or other major Enterprise system preferred
Must be willing to acquire additional training as directed by manager

Responsibilities

Manages the daily office functions of the assigned area of responsibility
Develops and oversees all function-related processes to ensure the office maintains a smooth, on-going workflow which may impact other departments
Monitors, interprets, and implements current laws, rules, and policies pertaining to area of responsibility
Works directly with District Leadership across multiple functions
Maintains relevant data within the SAP system to ensure accuracy
Guides the initiation and completion of complex projects and programs; Makes recommendations to management for implementation
Researches and recommends new processes, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in the efficiency of the department and services performed
Undertakes projects as assigned by Executive Staff to support organizational initiatives
Develops and conducts presentations/trainings for other departmental leadership and staff relevant to area of responsibility
Serves as a primary point of contact for internal and external inquiries regarding other software systems used in conjunction with FCS systems
Receives and responds either verbally or in writing to inquiries from employees, departmental leadership, and other staff
Establishes and maintains files and documents as required by State and Federal Laws, State Department of Education Rules and Regulations, and Fulton County Board of Education Policies, where applicable
Generates reports for Executive Staff as required
Serves as a member of cross-functional committees
Attends trainings/conferences to keep abreast of current laws, trends, and best practices
Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator