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Executive Secretary, World Language/Multilingual Learners (Anticipated)

Niles Township High School District 219
United States, Illinois, Skokie
7700 Gross Point Road (Show on map)
Jan 06, 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION
Niles Township High School District 219

Executive Secretary - 205

Purpose Statement

The job of Executive Secretary -205 is done for the purpose/s of performing diversified clerical duties in
support of the administrator; conveying information regarding department functions and procedures;
coordinating assigned projects and site activities; and ensuring the efficient operation of support
functions.

This job reports to the Department Administrator.

Essential Functions
* Assists in all aspects of course assessments for the purpose of providing the necessary support
to the department.
* Assists substitutes to department for the purpose of ensuring that programs continues in the
absence of the teacher.
* Compiles data from a variety of sources for the purpose of preparing reports, making
recommendations; and/or preparing information for assigned administrator.
* Coordinates a wide variety of projects, functions and/or program components for the purpose of
completing activities and/or delivering services in a timely fashion.
* Maintains a wide variety of manual and electronic documents, files and records for the purpose of
providing up-to-date information and/or historical reference in accordance with established
administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
* Monitors a wide variety of activities on behalf of assigned Administrator for the purpose of
achieving goals and meeting target dates in compliance with established guidelines and
regulatory requirements.
* Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective
functioning of the work unit pertaining to District 219.
* Prepares a wide variety of reports, documents and correspondence of a confidential and
non-confidential nature for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference,
and/or conveying information.
* Processes a wide variety of documents and materials for the purpose of disseminating
information in compliance with administrative guidelines and/or regulatory requirements.
* Procures supplies and materials for the purpose of maintaining availability of required items.
* Reconciles account balances for assigned budget categories for the purpose of maintaining
accurate account balances.
* Represents assigned Administrator in their absence for the purpose of conveying and/or
gathering information required for their functions.
* Researches a variety of topics for the purpose of providing information and/or recommendations
and/or addressing a variety of administrative requirements.
* Responds to a wide variety of inquiries from internal and external parties for the purpose of
providing information, facilitating communication among parties and/or providing direction.
* Schedules a wide variety of activities for the purpose of making necessary arrangements for
assigned administrator.
* Supports assigned administrative personnel for the purpose of providing assistance with their
functions and responsibilities.
* Collects payments for a variety of events for the purpose of completing transactions and/or
securing funds.

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* Attends department and/or in-service meetings for the purpose of recording minutes, coordinating
materials distribution, supporting the needs of attendees, conveying and/or gathering information
required to perform functions.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet
changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions
of the job include: operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; planning
and managing projects, and performing basic bookkeeping and record keeping.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read technical information, compose a
variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and
draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the
functions of the job include: concepts of grammar and punctuation; basic bookkeeping principles;
business telephone etiquette; and common office machines; knowledge of board policy, district, state and
federal regulations/laws.

ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather and/or collate
data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of
circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using
standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work
with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required
to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent
interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability based
competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with
diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working
as part of a team; working with constant interruptions.

Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods;
directing other persons within a small work unit; utilization of some resources from other work units is
often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization's
services.

Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical
demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or
crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and
10% standing. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience

Job related experience is required.

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Education

Community college and/or vocational school degree with study in job-related area or five years of
experience in job related area.

Equivalency

Equivalent experience in job related field.

Required Testing Certificates

Job Fit Test
Technology Test
Grammar Test

Continuing Educ./Training Clearances

Fingerprint/Background Clearance
Physical examination

FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Range

Non Exempt 7/1/2013 S4

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  • Position Type:
    Secretarial/Clerical/Executive Secretary

  • Date Posted:
    1/6/2025

  • Location:
    NORTH WORLD LANGUAGES

  • Date Available:
    07/01/2025

  • Closing Date:
    03/01/2025

  • Attachment(s):
    • Executive Secretary -205.pdf
    • Support Staff Salary and Fringe Benefits.pdf

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