Job Summary: Accurately performs a variety of general clerical, financial, and secretarial tasks in direct support of the nutrition services department.
Starting Hourly Rate: Grade 6: $20.77 - $32.72 DOE
Work Day: 7.5 hours
Work Year:10 months
Bargaining Unit: Education Support Staff Association (ESSA)
Job Qualifications/Requirements (please review job description for qualifications and duties of the position):
The following are required: 1. High school diploma or GED equivalent.
2. Must have proficient skills in keyboarding (typing and 10-key), utilization of personal computer including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and desktop publishing software, and email and internet use.
3. Must have strong oral and written communication skills in English.
4. Must be skilled in organizing and maintaining accurate records and filing systems.
5. Ability to do high school level math and bookkeeping functions, including calculations in Excel.
6. Ability to meet deadlines and to flexibly reprioritize work as needed; to identify and address department needs; to communicate with diverse groups and positively represent the department to parents, user groups, the public, the schools and other district departments.
7. Ability to plan, take initiative, and follow written or oral instructions.
8. Ability to work with detailed information/data and maintain strict confidentiality of written and oral information and records.
9. Ability to interact with co-workers in a courteous, tactful and pleasant manner, sometimes in stressful and busy situations.
10. Requires occasional lifting, including objects weighing as much as 50 lbs.
11. Per DEC regulations, must have or be able to pass ServeSafe course within first 45 days of employment and maintain certification.
12. Must have a valid Alaska driver’s license, use of a personal vehicle, and be able to provide proof of vehicle insurance in order to gain access to military installations.
The following is preferred:
1. One (1) to two (2) years of experience in responsible and varied clerical/secretarial work including public contact (includes standard office procedures, practices, use of computer and office equipment).
2. Knowledge of school nutrition industry and USDA guidelines.
3. Experience with MUNIS software system.
This position offers an excellent benefit package including:
- Accrued sick and personal leave
- Paid holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and audio
- Retirement (PERS)
If there are ways we can support you in becoming a district employee, please email recruiting@k12northstar.org.