Job Description

Current Shift:

8:00am- 3:30pm Monday to Friday

(Includes 1/2 hour unpaid lunch) 10 months per year while regular classes are in session

Pay Rate:

$29.81 (any continuing employee awarded a temporary position will receive the continuing rate of pay for the position)

End Date:

March 13, 2026, or return of incumbent, whichever comes first

Successful applicant will support both the Assistant Superintendent for Diversity & Inclusion and the Director of Instruction for Learning and Innovation.

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION

District Executive Assistant

SUMMARY

Under direction of Executive, manages the operation of the Learning Services or Instructional Services departments, supervises employees and manages budgets.

DUTIES

Coordinates office staff and services

Provides assistance to other members of the Executive team and Instructional Support Teacher(s)

Collects, enters and verifies all Absence Management Data (CUPE, teachers, excluded staff)

Manages and maintains student data for Ministry reporting/funding requirements

Maintains district-wide forms and processes

Provides reports to Ministry of Education and other organizations

Liaises with external district partnerships

Problem solves employee/parent/student issues as they arise and consults with Executive(s)

Responds to inquiries from district staff, parents, students and the public and acts as a resource or contact person for the department with regard to district policies and procedures

Liaises with community agencies and external partners, supporting employees and managing budgets and communication strategies.

Supports school district and Ministry of Education-based surveys and assessments including organizing and managing student information and data

Coordinates, receives, tracks and processes CUPE/YFC professional development funding applications

Responds to CUPE/YFC applicants regarding approval and funding process

Creates and maintains a CUPE/YFC Pro D Report for distribution annually

Prepares, manages and monitors department budget and account information, reviews monthly financial transactions

Prepares financial reports for Executive, Board and Ministry

Utilizes the student information system to; Access parent/student information as required; and prepares monthly reports for the District and partner groups

Coordinates the handling of sensitive legal and contract matters including appeals, human rights appeals and labour relations

Maintains confidentiality on all discussions and correspondence related to staff, students and parents

Maintains communications with outside agencies on a variety of issues (some extremely sensitive)

Collects information and prepares contracts, invoices, etc. and tracks billing

Manages information and statistics on students, staff and programs

Orders equipment, software, hardware and supplies and arranges for maintenance and repair work

Prepares complex documents, reports and confidential correspondence, signs when authorized

Researches, extracts and collates data and related information in order to prepare and compose complex correspondence, spreadsheets and reports

Coordinates travel, meetings, maintains calendars, coordinates agendas

Answers, screens and refers inquiries with regard to district policies and procedures

Provides executive assistance for major projects

Organizes and coordinates district and regional conferences, workshops and in-service sessions

Responds to parent enquiries in line with FOIPPA, provides support and guidance to staff

Refers questions related to CRC for volunteers to the Secretary Treasurer as required

Organizes and coordinates school planning materials and processes

Supports instructional support teachers, district principals and other departments

Financial Duties

Prepares purchase orders and cheque requests

Codes invoices to correct G/L account

Tracks and reconciles credit card expenses, including Executive, District Instructional Support Teachers and Classroom Teachers

Monitors and reports on departmental budget information

Reviews and processes employee reimbursements and mileage claims

Maintains electronic records for attendance and payroll

Prepares and monitors contracts and invoices contractors from multiple agencies

Offices of the Assistant Superintendent and Secretary Treasurer

Organizes, tracks and facilitates district scholarships and liaises with Finance staff on processes

Reviews field trip applications for approval by Assistant Superintendent and communicates with schools regarding approval and recommendations

Coordinates and maintains the online CRC process for volunteers, contractors, etc.

Maintains confidential online spreadsheet of district approved volunteers and permissions for viewing by key staff

Maintains secure filing of confidential CRC electronic documents

Provides support to SISP

Offices of the Executive Directors of Instruction

Allocates district funding to schools for supplemental student supports

Monitors changes to school designation totals in reference to supplemental funding

Supports and manages scheduling for itinerant and contracted Learning Services staff

Provide support to District Vice-Principal of Inclusive Education

Maintains lists for Children in Care

Performs other assigned duties that are within the area of knowledge and skills required by the job description.*

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of four years' senior office administrator experience at least three of which have been in a school or administrative office

Certificate in Office Administration or equivalent

Thorough working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software products

Advanced word processing skills with a minimum speed of 70 W.P.M.

Advanced spreadsheets skills with the ability to use complex formulas

Formal training in basic accounting practices

Formal training in personnel practices (e.g. effective communication, effective supervision, conflict resolution)

Demonstrated ability to continually adapt to and manage changing technical environments, organizational cultures and Ministry and district requirements

Demonstrated ability to compose effective business correspondence in an efficient manner

Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative and exercise discretion in determining priorities

Demonstrated ability to problem solve and prioritize workload

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Or equivalent combination of training and experience.*

DESIRABLE SKILLS

Knowledge of district policies and procedures Working knowledge in the use of district-based systems Working knowledge of Ministry of Education procedures and requirements for data collection, school funding, exam adjudication and district/school reporting processes Working knowledge of provincial and Ministry of Education based systems, ie. Sharepoint, MyEd
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.81 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Dental care Extended health care On-site parking Vision care
Experience:

senior office administrator: 4 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person