Administrative Assistant Ii - Baltimore, United States - Baltimore City Public Schools

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Description

Essential Functions

  • Directs the administrative activities for the assigned office.
  • Interprets administrative decisions and policies, and transmits orders and instructions with the authority of the supervisor. Works collaboratively with senior staff regarding completion of assignments from the Officer or Director.
  • Manages the schedule of the Chief Officer and ensures their preparation for meetings and events.
  • Assists in developing and monitoring departmental budgets.
  • Screens and handles requests and inquiries as deemed appropriate. Processes sensitive and confidential information. Receives and directs inquiries to appropriate staff.
  • Examines, recommends, and implements policies and procedures.
  • Represents the Chief Officer at meetings, presenting and discussing administrative matters as directed.
  • Monitors program activities to insure compliance with Federal, State and City affirmative action requirements.
  • Composes and drafts correspondence, researches and prepares reports.
  • Prepares and formats presentations and related materials.
  • Drafts and/or prepares manuscripts, statements, tables, forms and other documents from corrected copy, rough draft or instructions.
  • Monitors the status/action of CEO cabinet delegated assignments and/or tasks.
  • Develops and oversees the maintenance of administrative manuals, guides, and filing systems.
  • Orders necessary equipment and materials and monitors annual purchases for control of supply costs.
  • Demonstrates interpersonal skills that ensure effective teambuilding and understanding of the team process.
  • Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board's policies and the professional standards.

Desired Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree. Degree must be from an accredited college or institution.
  • Two years of experience providing administrative support to a department head or senior manager.
  • Additional administrative support experience may be substituted on a year for year basis for the education requirement.
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of administrative analysis.
  • Knowledge of office practices and protocol.
  • Knowledge of principles and procedures of office management and supervision.
  • Knowledge of standard record maintenance procedures.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Must be able to pass a Typing Assessment, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel exam.
  • Skill in planning and coordinating administrative and/or clerical functions.
  • Skills in setting work priorities and assigning work.
  • Skill in expressing ideas and abstract thoughts clearly in both written and oral form.
  • Ability to conduct administrative and organizational studies and to make recommendations for improvements.
  • Ability to collect, compiles, analyze data, assemble information and prepare reports.
  • Ability to interpret the administrative policies and procedures of the City Schools.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, officials and employees.
  • Ability to prioritize, plan, and execute multiple, complicated and continuing assignments in a timely manner.

Full time or Part time

  • Full time

Additional Details

  • Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
  • Upload copies of all transcripts undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications


Baltimore City Public Schools ("City Schools") does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability (cognitive, social/emotional, and physical), veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations.

Discrimination undermines our community's long-standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity and inclusion for all. Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate, violence, harassment, bullying, or retaliation.

For more information, see Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Policies JBA (Nondiscrimination - Students), JBB (Sex-Based Discrimination - Students), JICK (Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation of Students), ACA (Nondiscrimination - Employees and Third Parties), ACB (Sexual Harassment - Employees and Third Parties), ACD (ADA Reasonable Accommodations), and ADA (Equity), and the accompanying City Schools Administrative Regulations.

City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups. Link to Full Nondiscrimination Notice.

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