Aug 25

Job: Secretary at Japanese Magnet School (Livonia, MI)

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Position: Secretary
Posted by: Japanese Magnet School
Location: Livonia, MI
Type: Full-time 

Overview:

This person has the responsibility for a wide range of secretarial and other duties including correspondence, in-house program handouts, biweekly payroll, notices, announcements, parent reminders, assisting with maintenance of school Web site and calendar, and numerous other duties as assigned. Strong phone and in-person communication skills are essential due to daily interaction with parents, students, staff, substitutes, and school district personnel.

Requirements:

Must have ability to quickly learn and assume duties with minimum supervision, organize work and prioritize multiple tasks, proofread and process correspondence, create and maintain accurate files and records, meet deadlines. Candidate should have strong computer skills with proficiency in PC-based Microsoft Office applications. It is essential that applicant be able to work well with others and deal diplomatically with administrators, teachers, students, and parents. It is highly desirable that the candidate be bi-lingual in Japanese and English.

Because of the nature of the work, a spirit of cooperation with all others is essential.

Specific details involved in the position will be discussed with the administrator during the interview and at the time of hiring for the position.

Salary and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement between the Livonia Public Schools School District and the Livonia Secretarial Association, Michigan Education Association.

A letter of interest, Application for Employment, and updated resume should be submitted to Dana R. Whinnery, Director of Human Resources, Livonia Public Schools,15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154. Posting will remain open until filled.

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Posting No. 667

The Livonia Public Schools School District prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, handicap, or disability in any of its educational programs or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquires regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Director of Human Resources, 15125 Farmington Road Livonia, MI 48154 (734) 744-2500