Description
Reception / Attendance Secretary
Thorold Secondary School
One (1) Part-time Permanent Position
17.5 Hours per Week
Are you passionate about supporting educational initiatives and contributing to the success of students in the vibrant Niagara Region? Join our dedicated team at the District School Board of Niagara (DSBN), where we proudly operate 79 elementary schools and 18 secondary schools serving over 40,000 students annually from JK to Grade 12.
Join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in providing essential administrative support in a half-time capacity. We are seeking a dedicated individual who values professionalism and confidentiality while performing a diverse range of administrative, clerical, and word processing duties in a vibrant secondary school environment.
Position Overview:
As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for maintaining the smooth operation of the office, with a primary focus on reception, attendance, and general office duties. You will utilize computer software programs extensively to support various tasks such as managing school attendance handling correspondence and facilitating academic reporting. This role requires attention to detail, especially in managing attendance records. Additionally, you will be the firth to point of contact for telephone and counter enquiries from teachers, students, and members of the community.
Skills, Qualifications and Education Requirements
We are looking for candidates with the following skills and qualifications:
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Aspen, EasyConnect, Sparkrock, Payroll processes and other current administrative software used by the Board.
General knowledge of office procedures and school programs.
Familiarity with Excel and Desktop Publishing (or similar software).
Ability to serve as a backup for the Administrative Secretary.
Minimum Grade 12 education (preferably with a one-year College diploma in Office Administration.
Equivalent of ten (10) working months of clerical/secretarial experience in a school or DSBN clerical setting within the past two (2) years, showcasing proficiency in the described functions.
Application Process:
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please ensure that a current updated resume and cover letter, highlighting your experience and qualifications are submitted via www.applytoeducation.com. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Join us at the DSBN and become part of a dedicated team committed to shaping the future of education in our community. We look forward to welcoming you aboard!
The District School Board of Niagara is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of it’s employees, who reflect the diversity of our community and students we serve. We encourage and welcome submissions from candidates from diverse backgrounds to build a supportive and inclusive workplace. DSBN welcomes applications from: Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, women, persons with visible and non-visible disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. The DSBN is committed to “Achieving Success Together” and recognizes that increasing the diversity of its workforce supports this objective.
DSBN will make interview and employment accommodations during the selection process, based on any of the human rights protected grounds. Please notify us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs. Applicants are thanked for making known their interest in working for the District School Board of Niagara. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
Land Acknowledgement
The land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today this gathering place is home to many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples and acknowledging this reminds us that our great standard of living is directly related to the resources and friendship of Indigenous people.
