Department Specialist – Administrative Support

About the role

The Department Specialist provides essential administrative and clerical support for a major functional area within the school district, ensuring smooth operations, accurate record keeping, and compliance with district and state regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Perform administrative and clerical functions that support the assigned functional activity.
• Maintain accurate records using established record‑keeping techniques.
• Apply modern office practices, procedures, and equipment in daily tasks.
• Ensure compliance with applicable sections of the State Education Code.
• Assist with oral and written communication within the department.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four years of increasingly responsible clerical, secretarial or administrative experience, including at least two years in the specialty field.
• Ability to complete the online EDJoin application and mandatory employment disclosure.

Required skills

• Knowledge of record keeping techniques.
• Proficiency with modern office equipment and procedures.
• Understanding of school district organization, operations and objectives.
• Familiarity with principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.