Office Supervisor/administrative Assistant Job at Make a Future - BC Public Schools
West Vancouver Schools - School District 45
CLOSING DATE: 1:00pm February 27th, 2023
Office Supervisor/Administrative Assistant
Sentinel Secondary School
Permanent, Fulltime position
In the West Vancouver School District, we set high expectations for our more than 7,200 students who come from the District of West Vancouver, the Squamish Nation, the Village of Lions Bay and across the water from Bowen Island. We aspire to be the finest education system in the country – for our children, our employees, our community and our world.
We are seeking a full time, energetic person to join our Sentinel Secondary team. The successful candidate will have exceptional interpersonal skills, outstanding ability to multi task and manage a busy office setting. Reporting to the Principal, this position is responsible for the general management of the school office and for providing various general and confidential administrative services (including labour relations) for the Principal, the Vice-Principal(s) and the school. The Administrative Assistant is also responsible for the overall administration school’s finances and the supervision of unionized office employees.
The successful applicant will possess:
Grade 12 graduation plus courses at post-secondary level (including courses in accounting and computer software).
Demonstrated supervisory experience preferably in a unionized environment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of district staff, senior management, trustees, members of other organizations and the public at large.
Ability to analyze, interpret and exercise sound judgment in the resolution of problems and in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
Self-starter with ability to organize daily tasks, set priorities, work independently and as a member of a team and work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines.
Good command of written/ spoken English (grammar, spelling, punctuation).
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.
Extensive experience with the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and Power Point.
Experience implementing new technology and/or systems.
Typing speed of at least 60 wpm.
Knowledge of school district operations and administrative software is considered an asset.
Level 1 Occupational First Aid is preferred.
The District offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with qualifications.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume via Make a Future at https://bit.ly/3IKFW1k. Please note that email and fax applications will not be accepted. Please visit the Job Opportunities page o nwww.westvancouverschools.ca for more details on the application process.
We thank all interested applicants; however, only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Successful applicants not currently employed by West Vancouver Schools are required to sign a “consent for Criminal Record Search” to permit a criminal record review.
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CLOSING DATE: 1:00pm February 27th, 2023
Office Supervisor/Administrative Assistant
Sentinel Secondary School
Permanent, Fulltime position
In the West Vancouver School District, we set high expectations for our more than 7,200 students who come from the District of West Vancouver, the Squamish Nation, the Village of Lions Bay and across the water from Bowen Island. We aspire to be the finest education system in the country – for our children, our employees, our community and our world.
We are seeking a full time, energetic person to join our Sentinel Secondary team. The successful candidate will have exceptional interpersonal skills, outstanding ability to multi task and manage a busy office setting. Reporting to the Principal, this position is responsible for the general management of the school office and for providing various general and confidential administrative services (including labour relations) for the Principal, the Vice-Principal(s) and the school. The Administrative Assistant is also responsible for the overall administration school’s finances and the supervision of unionized office employees.
The successful applicant will possess:
Grade 12 graduation plus courses at post-secondary level (including courses in accounting and computer software).
Demonstrated supervisory experience preferably in a unionized environment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of district staff, senior management, trustees, members of other organizations and the public at large.
Ability to analyze, interpret and exercise sound judgment in the resolution of problems and in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
Self-starter with ability to organize daily tasks, set priorities, work independently and as a member of a team and work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines.
Good command of written/ spoken English (grammar, spelling, punctuation).
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.
Extensive experience with the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and Power Point.
Experience implementing new technology and/or systems.
Typing speed of at least 60 wpm.
Knowledge of school district operations and administrative software is considered an asset.
Level 1 Occupational First Aid is preferred.
The District offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with qualifications.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume via Make a Future at https://bit.ly/3IKFW1k. Please note that email and fax applications will not be accepted. Please visit the Job Opportunities page o nwww.westvancouverschools.ca for more details on the application process.
We thank all interested applicants; however, only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Successful applicants not currently employed by West Vancouver Schools are required to sign a “consent for Criminal Record Search” to permit a criminal record review.
Please Note :
nvalabs.org is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, nvalabs.org provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.