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(Regular) Administrative Assistant - 10 months per year - 15 hours per week basis

School District #8 (Kootenay Lake)·Nelson, British Columbia

Part Time·On Site·2-5 yrs
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Posted 29 days ago
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Provide front office management and reception services in a confidential school environment.

Sign in and direct visitors and respond to inquiries by telephone, email, and in person.

Schedule appointments and meetings and assist with organizing events and field trips.

Maintain and order office supplies, materials, learning resources, and manage equipment.

Submit and monitor maintenance requisitions.

Manage mail, faxes, and courier items.

Reconcile credit card statements, bank statements, and invoices; ensure expenses are accurately coded.

Perform basic accounting duties including accounts receivable/payable, journal entries, cash handling, and account reconciliations.

Record and file minutes and proceedings for staff and committee meetings.

Ensure maintenance of the telephone/voicemail system.

Compose and maintain records for letters, memos, forms, financial reports, and office procedures.

Assist with school start-up and year-end procedures including textbook distribution, awards, transition programs, ministry forms, and transcript data entry.

Monitor school/departmental budgets and handle currency.

Maintain staff attendance records, monitor time sheets, and reconcile for staff reports.

Maintain student records using the provincial student information system; enter data, generate attendance records, and report.

Perform new student registrations and transfers, confirming paperwork completeness.

Update and maintain department/school website content, calendar, bulletin board, and web forms.

Coordinate facilities rentals including rental applications, invoicing, and accounts receivable.

Arrange travel, accommodations, and meeting facilities

  • <p>This position is due to a vacancy.</p><p> <strong>The applicant will be required to join the CUPE Local 748 Union.<br></br><br></br>Note: A Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check will be required with a review every five (5) years.</strong> <br></br></p><p><u><b>Days of week for this positions</b>:</u> Monday and Tuesday</p><p><b><u>Hours of Work:</u></b> 8:00am - 4:00pm</p><p><b><u>Position Description:</u></b></p><p>Performs administrative, secretarial, basic accounting, cashiering, reception, and clerical services in a confidential environment within a school, ensuring the efficient operation of the school. Manages student information using the provincial student information system to meet school reporting requirements. Work is varied and requires independent judgment and initiative.</p><p><b><u>Reports to:</u></b></p><p>Principal or designate.</p><p><b><u>Direct Reports:</u></b></p><p>N/A</p><p><b><u>Duties & Responsibilities:</u></b></p><p>
  • Front office management</p><p>
  • Sign in and direct visitors, responds to a wide variety of external/internal inquiries by telephone, e-mail and in person.</p><p>
  • Schedules appointments and meetings and assisting with organizing events and field trips.</p><p>
  • Maintains and orders office and stationary supplies, materials, learning resources and manages equipment.</p><p>
  • Submit and monitors maintenance requisitions.</p><p>
  • Manages mail, faxes, and courier items.</p><p>
  • Reconciling of credit card statements, bank statements, invoices etc., and ensuring expenses are accurately coded.</p><p>
  • Performs accounting duties including accounts receivable and payable, journal entries, cash handling, and account reconciliations.</p><p>
  • Records and files minutes and proceedings for staff and committee meetings.</p><p>
  • Ensures maintenance of telephone/voicemail system.</p><p>
  • Compose letters, memos, forms, financial reports, office procedures and other documents. Maintains records and files.</p><p>
  • Assists with school start-up and year-end procedures including textbook distribution, awards and transition programs, ministry forms, prepares and enters transcript data.</p><p>
  • Monitors school/departmental budgets including financial transactions and handling currency.</p><p>
  • Maintains staff attendance records including for on-call staff and monitors completion of time sheets and reconciles it for staff reports.</p><p>
  • Maintains student records including the management of the student information systems. Enters data, generates attendance records, and reports.</p><p>
  • Performs new student registrations and transfers, confirming paperwork is complete.</p><p>
  • Updates content and maintains department/school website, calendar, bulletin board, and web forms.</p><p>
  • Coordination of facilities rentals, including preparing the rental applications, invoicing, and Accounts Receivable.</p><p>
  • Arranges travel and/or accommodations and meeting facilities</p><p>The above job description reflects the principle functions of the job. Other comparable or transient duties which are within the area of knowledge and skills required by the job description may also be assigned.</p><p><b><u>Education & Experience:</u></b></p><p>
  • Grade 12.</p><p>
  • Completion of an Office Administration program certificate or equivalent post-secondary education.</p><p>
  • Minimum two (2) years office administration experience.</p><p>
  • First Aid Level 1</p><p>
  • Keyboarding 50 w.p.m</p><p><b><u>Skills & Competencies:</u></b></p><p><b><u>SKILLS:</u></b></p><p>
  • Strong conflict resolution skills and an ability to manage difficult situations with tact and diplomacy.</p><p>
  • Customer service expertise, and proficiency in building relationships.</p><p>
  • Strong collaboration and teamwork abilities</p><p>
  • Proactive and initiative-driven mindset</p><p>
  • Effective communication, organizational and time management skills, along with attention to detail</p><p><b><u>KNOWLEDGE:</u></b></p><p>
  • Considerable knowledge and/or experience with computerized accounting, bookkeeping and record-keeping systems commensurate with the school’s operating procedures.</p><p>
  • Advanced knowledge of computer software in a Windows environment, including word processing, spreadsheet, database, Microsoft Office and web-based applications.</p><p>
  • Knowledge and understanding of district processes in order to communicate effectively to solve practical problems.</p><p>
  • Specific knowledge required to perform the functions of the job captioned under the Duties and Responsibilities.</p><p>
  • Considerable knowledge and ability to operate and troubleshoot a variety of office equipment.</p><p><b><u>ABILITY</u></b></p><p>
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the public, students, teachers, principals, and other employees, in addition to various outside agencies/suppliers.</p><p>
  • Ability to understand and implement office procedures</p><p>
  • Ability to organize and prioritize workload with limited supervision including managing requests and problem-solving.</p><p>
  • Ability to convey information and sustain productive working connections</p><p>
  • Ability to take meeting minutes</p><p>
  • Ability to establish, organize and maintain accounting, bookkeeping and record-keeping systems.</p><p>
  • Ability to perform tasks requiring extended periods of concentration</p><p>
  • Ability to handle frequent interruptions while working</p><p>
  • Ability to adhere to deadlines, including flexibility and adaptability.</p><p><b><u>RESPONSIBILITY</u></b></p><p>
  • Exhibit professionalism and adhere to the district mission, vision and values as outlined in the strategic plan.</p><p>
  • Adhere to District policies, procedures and safety protocols.</p><p>
  • Manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.</p><p>
  • Work with minimal supervision, following established practices and/or methods.</p><p>
  • Maintain a high level of confidentiality.</p><p><b><u>WORKING ENVIRONMENT</u></b></p><p>
  • Extended periods of sitting or standing in one place.</p><p>
  • Extended periods of keyboarding and prolonged screen time.</p><p>
  • Working in a fast-paced work environment, managing time constraints, navigating frequent interruptions, and handling challenging interactions with the public.</p><p>
  • Work is indoors in clean and well-maintained buildings.</p><p>
  • Work includes time pressures and constant interruptions in an often noisy environment</p><p>
  • Long periods requiring significant concentration</p><p>
  • High level of contact with students, staff, parents</p><p><b><u>SALARY:</u></b></p><p>
  • Wages and employment benefits per CUPE collective agreement.</p><p><b><u>KEY RELATIONSHIPS</u></b></p><p>Good working relationships with:</p><p>
  • School District 8 Staff</p><p>
  • Students</p><p>
  • Parents</p><p>
  • PAC</p><p>
  • Vendors</p><p>
  • General Public</p><p><strong>For questions please contact, Principal, Kenneth Wiens at kenneth.wiens@sd8.bc.ca</strong></p><p><strong>School District 8 supports equity hiring for Indigenous applicants.</strong></p><p>*If you are experiencing any technical issues with your application process to contact Make A Future's customer service line as HR cannot upload or assist with these types of issues. We also cannot accept documents via email such as cover letters/resumes/transcripts/teaching reports via email as they do need to be part of the employee's Make a Future profile.</p>

Requirements

CUPE Local 748 union membership required.

Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check required with review every five (5) years.

Grade 12 education.

Completion of an Office Administration program certificate or equivalent post-secondary education.

Minimum two (2) years office administration experience.

First Aid Level 1.

Keyboarding 50 w.p.m..

Strong conflict resolution, customer service, collaboration, communication, organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.

Considerable knowledge/experience with computerized accounting, bookkeeping, and record-keeping systems.

Advanced Windows computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, Microsoft Office, and web-based applications.

Ability to take meeting minutes and maintain confidentiality.

Ability to work with minimal supervision, prioritize workload, handle frequent interruptions, and meet deadlines

  • Grade 12
  • Completion of an Office Administration program certificate or equivalent post-secondary education
  • Customer service
  • First Aid Level 1
  • Conflict resolution
  • Attention to detail
  • Cash handling
  • Account reconciliations
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Tact and diplomacy
  • Organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Journal entries
  • Web-based applications
  • Invoice reconciliation
  • Front office management
  • Expense coding
  • Professionalism and confidentiality
  • Record keeping and filing
  • Credit card statement reconciliation
  • Travel and accommodation arrangements

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Nelson, British Columbia
Posted
Jul 6, 2026
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  • Reception and visitor management
  • Scheduling appointments and meetings
  • Maintenance requisitions
  • Accounts receivable and accounts payable
  • Document composition (letters, memos, forms, reports)
  • Time sheet monitoring and reconciliation
  • Student information system data entry and reporting
  • Windows-based computer software proficiency
  • Ability to handle frequent interruptions
  • Keyboarding (50 w.p.m.)
  • Bank statement reconciliation
  • Attendance record maintenance
  • Event and field trip coordination support
  • Office supplies and equipment management
  • Mail, fax, and courier management
  • Minutes and proceedings recording
  • Telephone/voicemail system maintenance
  • School start-up and year-end procedures support
  • Transcript data entry
  • Budget monitoring and financial transactions
  • Currency handling
  • New student registrations and transfers
  • Website/content maintenance
  • Calendar and bulletin board updates
  • Web form maintenance
  • Facilities rental coordination
  • Invoicing and accounts receivable support
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