Administrative Assistant

Grande Prairie Public School Division

Invites Applications For

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

PARKSIDE MONTESSORI

COMPETITION NUMBER: S2425-010

Full-time Permanent (35 hours per week) Administrative Assistant

Effective Immediately

Applications will be accepted until Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

Parkside Montessori offers Montessori programming as a Program of Choice within the Grande Prairie Public School Division. The Montessori philosophy of education supports the intellectual and social development of the child through a process of exploration of natural curiosities and fostering an intrinsic love of learning.

Responsibilities And Skills

The successful candidate will have the ability to carry out the following responsibilities while helping to create a welcoming, caring, respectful, and safe environment. The primary responsibilities include:

1. Receptionist duties
2. Working with students and parents
3. Maintaining student and financial records
4. Generating reports
5. Daily attendance
6. Timesheet approvals
7. Administrative support
8. Other duties as assigned

A strong administrative background with Microsoft Office, bookkeeping, and internet usage is required. Experience with PowerSchool, Rycor, Atrieve, PASI, and First Aid is considered an asset. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who can work independently and have the interpersonal skills to interact with a variety of personalities. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task are required as there are frequent deadlines and interruptions. Both oral and written communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment are essential.

Qualifications

1. Completion of a post-secondary diploma or certificate program for Administrative Assistants or a related field
2. One (1) year of formal experience as an Administrative Assistant or similar role
3. Experience confidentially managing sensitive information and adhering to FOIP regulations
4. Other combinations of education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered

Applications should include:

1. Completed Apply to Education profile
2. Cover letter
3. Detailed resume
4. Three references with current contact information

We appreciate and thank you for your application; however, we contact only those candidates who are selected for an interview. GPPSD reserves the right to check references prior to the scheduling of interviews.

Grande Prairie Public School Division accepts applications for all positions online. All applicants, both internal and external, are required to create a profile and apply for career opportunities as they become available. Once you have successfully applied to a position you will receive a confirmation e-mail, and the job will be listed in your Job Application Log. If you require assistance registering for an account or uploading documents, please call 1-877-900-5627.

A current Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Intervention Record Check must be provided as a condition of employment.