Please contact Ms. Morález to apply for this position

Carla Morález, M.Ed., CED, Director

New Mexico Virtual Academy

A Farmington Municipals School Charter

505-436-2383

cmoralez@nmvirtual.org

Position:                     Part-Time Administrative Assistant (20 hours / week)

Supervisors:              Learning Center Coordinator / NMVA Director

General Job Description:  Greet incoming visitors and answer calls, determine needs, assist if applicable or direct them to the proper person or place.   Have a general understanding of the responsibilities of the office and take the lead in the absence of the Learning Center Coordinator.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Is dependable and fulfills duties as assigned
2. Uses good judgment and shows initiative
3. Is organized and manages time and resources
4. Has good phone and computer skills
5. Has knowledge of or willing to learn:
   1. MS Office (Word, Excel, PPT, etc.)
   2. Skype
   3. And various programs used at NMVA
6. Produces high quality work performance
7. Maintains proper professional attire
8. Present a positive image for school/district
9. Responds positively to supervision
10. Safeguards confidentiality
11. Other duties as deemed necessary by supervisor

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Distribute information as appropriate
• Have available pertinent school information for personnel or the public
• Follow school policies and administrative rules and regulations.
• Meet deadlines on reports/assignment of duties
• Take complete and accurate messages
• Assist Learning Center Coordinator in completion of departmental tasks
• Maintain records/documentation as needed

Qualifications: High School diploma or GED. Experience as a secretary or office assistant, knowledge of basic office procedures, knowledge and skills of computer function and operation, typing, accounting, phone systems and other related secretarial skills, and effective interpersonal skills.

If chosen for position, must acquire and pass background check. Background check is at the expense of the candidate.

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform the job and access the environment for which you are hired.  The following may be required: Sitting, standing, lifting, moving about the room or school, carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, kneeling, prolonged typing, physical ability to type on a keyboard terminal, and moving light furniture.

Equipment/Technology Handled:  Computer, fax machine, copy machine, phone system and other office technology.

Work Environment: : Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality.  Interruptions of work are routine.  Flexibility and patience are required.  Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision.  

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