Job: Administrative Assistant to the Asst. Superintendent for Business & Finance

Pittsfield Public Schools
269 First St
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201

Website:pittsfield.net

Company Description:
The Pittsfield Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, age, sex, or sexual orientation.

Job Title:
Administrative Assistant to the Asst. Superintendent for Business & Finance
Salary Range:Location:
Pittsfield
Job Type:Category:
Full TimeAdministrative Assistant
Education Level:Work Experience:
Associate Degree
Description:

The administrative assistant performs a wide range of administrative and financial management functions, including oversight of school foundation budgets, processing purchase orders and coordinating bids and bulk supply orders; serves as the immediate contact between the Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance and staff, public officials, parents and general public; performs all legal tasks, responsibilities and duties as directed; provides for the security of confidential information pertaining to the business office.

This position is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Health, dental and life insurance available. It includes paid sick, personal, vacation days and holidays.

Associate degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred.

Requirements:
  • Experience in a school business office and familiarity with state public purchasing laws preferred
  • Familiarity with a variety of computer programs, including Infinite Visions and Munis programs
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Drive and Adobe PDF
  • Ability to learn new software and systems
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team and to handle multiple tasks