Job Summary

The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) - Georgia Academy for the Blind is recruiting for a School Student Services Administrative Assistant.  Under direct supervision of clerical or administrative supervisor, this position will perform a variety of general secretarial, clerical, and administrative support functions/processes or a few specialized essential clerical functions in support of a unit or office and related personnel. The job responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Description of Duties

• May enter data and /or process documents and records
• The work includes operating standard office equipment
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, conferences and appointments, ensuring timely communication and logistics
• Handle incoming calls, emails and other communications and redirect them to the appropriate personnel
• Collaborate with colleagues to support team goals and contribute to a positive working environment
• Address and resolve administrative issues and challenges with a proactive and solution-oriented approach
• Special projects and additional responsibilities as assigned by management

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualification possess one or more of the following:

• Two years of experience of general office or administrative experience
• Associate degree in related field and one year of experience in similar setting
• Bachelor’s degree in related field, experience with Infinite Campus, experience with Excel and all Microsoft applications

Consideration/interviews will begin as soon as a list of applicants is established.  Applications/resumes will be evaluated and only those meeting the qualifications may be forwarded to the hiring manager to be considered.  Candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted directly.  No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews.

It is the policy of the Georgia Department of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or age in its employment practices.  The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) and each associated State School is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify.  The GaDOE utilizes the program to verify employment eligibility of individuals hired on or after July 1, 2007.