QUALIFICATIONS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
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Thorough knowledge of advanced secretarial and office management practices and procedures;
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Thorough knowledge of Board of Education operations, administrative procedures, and organizational practices within PGCPS;
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Working knowledge of Board policies, quasi-judicial procedures, and the Maryland Open Meetings Act;
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Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills;
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google applications, and Board meeting management systems (i.e., Diligent);
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Ability to coordinate multiple assignments and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions and strict deadlines;
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Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, tact, and diplomacy when interacting with Board members, staff, attorneys, stakeholders, and the public;
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Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive matters appropriately;
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Ability to oversee, coordinate, and provide guidance to clerical and administrative support staff;
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Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions and work independently with limited supervision;
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Board members, staff, and external stakeholders; and
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Demonstrated ability to prepare professional correspondence, reports, and meeting materials with a high degree of accuracy.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Completion of a standard high school diploma or GED required; Associates degree or higher preferred.? A minimum of six (6) years of experience providing administrative support required; experience in a public sector or school system environment preferred.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
None required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
May provide guidance and oversight to personnel.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls.The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.? Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception.While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.
