ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - OFFICE OF BOARD GOVERNANCE

Collaborates with the Executive Assistant to the Board Clerk to lead all aspects of the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Office of Board Governances clerical and accounting functions.

Develops and implements systems to help streamline the Office of Board Governance programs and functions. Works on office projects, assists customers by providing exceptional customer service, and provides organization within the office.

Salary Range: $54,089 - 72,434

Applications for the position are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources no later than 11:59 PM on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. A current resume must be attached to the completed application. If you are selected for the next stage of the interview process, you will be asked to provide three, electronic professional references. Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test and credential verification. Applicants must submit official transcripts confirming Degrees. No applications will be accepted after the deadline date and time.

As of November 1, 2021, all MPS employees are required to be fully vaccinated. The health and safety of our staff and students is our number one priority. Thats why all offers of employment are contingent on the candidate showing proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (currently one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine or two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine) to pass the pre-employment requirements. Individuals with medical issues or sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an accommodation from the vaccine requirement.

• A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university; equivalent combinations of training, education and experience will be considered.
• One to three years of previous experience in a high-volume, customer-focused environment is required.
• Experience with MS Office Suite including SharePoint, and Google applications is essential.
• Previous public sector experience is desired.

• Serves as the main contact for the office and performs support functions at all levels.
• Assists the Office of Board Governance by providing exceptional customer service through positive communication and fostering a welcoming environment.
• Proactively assists with the development, implementation, and maintenance of a filing system to streamline electronic and hard copy files.
• Assists with payroll, budget, requisitions, inventory, and other office maintenance duties.
• Maintains and serves as a point of contact for department issues, including accounting issues.
• Processes purchase requisitions, invoices, checks, account statements, reports, and other records.
• Communicates frequently and effectively with peers and others through verbal and written means; Answers phones, provides information, assists with the mail, and develops correspondence, as necessary.
• Maintains policies and procedures of the department.
• Plans and completes projects and activities that positively impact MPS.
• Actively supports the MPS Strategic Plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person's sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released, must submit a written statement to that effect to the Office of Human Resources. The identities of all "final candidates" may be released. Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best qualified candidates.