Secretary General Administration (Full-time)

DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF NIAGARA

Secretary – General Administration

Lifetime Learning Centre (LLC)

One (1) Permanent Full- time Position

35 Hours per Week; 10 - month Position

Applications through applytoeducation.com are invited for this position from properly

qualified employees within the system presently covered under the scope of the District

School Board of Niagara Office, Clerical and Technical Group, and shall be directed to the

attention of Employee Services. Resumes from applicants outside the bargaining unit will

not be accepted for this posting. Application must be done via Apply to Education.

The successful applicant to this position will be required to assist the Attendance Counsellor in the efficient administration of the portfolio.

This position also includes the Supervised Alternative Learning (SAL) portfolio.

The work involves working extensively with computer software programs to support school

attendance, correspondence, and academic reporting. The clerical operations are varied

and require attention to detail particularly when they concern student attendance and

accurate recording of C - codes. Applicants are required to deal with telephone and email

inquiries from administrators in a positive and professional manner. The position includes

the organization, preparation, and record keeping for board SAL committee meetings

including minutes, attendance and decisions made. The successful applicant will ensure

that SAL applications are tracked accordingly and maintain accurate recording of C – code submissions.

Demonstrated proficiency and experience must include ability to efficiently use Microsoft

Word and Excel, student data base management ( Aspen ) as well as other electronic

systems used by the Board and a general knowledge of office procedures and school

programs. A knowledge of Google Docs, Adobe (or similar software) is also required. The

successful applicant must also have demonstrated skill and ability in maintaining

organization in a busy office.

The successful candidate must demonstrate confidentiality, flexibility, strong

organizational and time management skills, initiative, critical and creative thinking, and an

exemplary work ethic. Proficiency in spelling, punctuation and grammatical usage is

required, excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and the skillset to interact

professionally and courteously.

Applicants must have Grade 12 education (a minimum two - year College diploma in Office

Administration is preferred . Applicants must have the equivalent of ten (10) working

months of clerical/secretarial experience in a school board setting within the past two (2)

years, which demonstrates proficiency in the functions described above.

To fully assess your qualifications, a resume is necessary. Please ensure a current updated

resume (plus cover letter), outlining your experience and qualifications, is posted to your

account via www.applytoeducation.com. Only those candidates selected for an interview

will be contacted.

Reason for Posting – Internal transfer backfill

The District School Board of Niagara is committed to inclusive, barrier - free recruitment and selection processes. We will offer accommodation for applicants as required throughout the stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you are contacted by the District School Board of Niagara regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation. Information relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially