The Merton Community School District seeks an exceptional and passionate full time Administrative Assistant to join our Intermediate School team. This 210 day, hourly position is full time (8 hours a day; 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, health/dental benefits and/or cash in lieu) approximately two (2) weeks before the school year and during the student calendar (no work during holiday break, spring break, student days off, etc...). During the summer, the position is very part-time coordinating student enrollment paperwork and other preparations ahead of the beginning school year.
About Us:
The Merton Community School District is committed to providing a nurturing and challenging educational environment for our students. We are a 4K-8th grade feeder district into Arrowhead Union High School (Hartland, WI) with two schools on one beautiful campus. The District and Merton Intermediate School "Significantly Exceed Expectations" on the state's Report Cards. Merton is located in Waukesha County, approximately 25 miles west of Milwaukee and 55 miles east of Madison.
Merton Intermediate School is an energetic school of approximately 360 students (5th-8th) specifically designed to prepare students academically, socially, and emotionally for high school. What separates Merton Intermediate is our commitment goes beyond core academics as we thrive on exposure and experiences for our students in Family Consumer Education, Manufacturing, Finance, Technology/Robotics, Art, Fitness, Music, and other post secondary options.
Responsibilities:
We are looking for a dedicated Administrative Assistant who can bring creativity, resilience, positivity, and a passion for excellence to our school community. Main responsibilities include: Administrative Assistant to the Building Principal; working with students, families, and staff; student enrollment/records; health room coverage as needed; student attendance; family communications; collaboration with other administrative assistants and/or office staff. A full job description for this role can be found here.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have:
Previous school Administrative Assistant experience
Strong communications in all modalities
Strong technology skills (Google Suite, previous Skyward experience is preferred)
Multi-tasking with interruptions
Strong sense of confidentiality
Collaboration experience
Strong interpersonal skills, including but not limited to: positivity, friendliness, teamwork, empathy, listening, problem solving and conflict resolution.
What we offer:
Professional development opportunities to support your growth as an Administrative Assistant.
A fun, fast paced, supportive and collaborative work environment
Competitive salary and benefits package
To find out what else our school district has to offer, Click here "For our Top Reasons to Work at the Merton Community School District."