The Mesquite Independent School District is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Administrative Assistant -Administrative Services Department.  The appointee will report directly to the Assistant Superintendent - Administrative Services and will be responsible for the secretarial duties involved with Administrative Services on a daily basis in a confidential work environment.

Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma/GED
• Bilingual preferred

Preference will be given to aplicants who:

• basic knowledge of school district operation
• prior secretarial experience at a school or administration level
• can answer telephone and respond to inquiries and/or route calls to appropriate person
• exhibit proficiency in basic computer and keyboarding functions
• have the ability to multi-task and pay close attention to details
• possess strong analytical and organizational skills
• demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• can enter data into Skyward, Eduphoria, Docushare, Munis, and Google applications
• can maintain a filing system for all types of correspondence, reports, etc.
• demonstrate effective communication, public relations and interpersonal skills
• have the ability to work well with others, exhibit exceptional diplomacy and maintain confidentiality

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable.

Salary:  Pay Range:  Administrative/Technical Support (5); $18.90 to $29.11 (hourly); 226 day position

Employment begins:  January 23, 2020 or as soon as possible

A formal online application should be made through the Mesquite ISD website:  www.mesquiteisd.org 

Applications due by:  January 24, 2020

The Mesquite Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information or for any other reason prohibited by law.