Waukee Community School District  is an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our students and community. We are committed to building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more diverse we are, the better positioned we are to build genuine relationships based on individual perspectives and positively contribute to a diverse global community.

Position Criteria: 

• Associates degree or equivalent
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Knowledge of school system structure, policies and procedures required (or ability to quickly acquire). 
• Training or experience in secretarial responsibilities preferred. 
• Proficient in navigating web-based applications. 
• Bilingual preferred 
• Experience utilizing communication approaches that show respect for different cultures.

Performance Criteria:

• Perform office routines required for professional office management.
• Greet all visitors courteously, determine their needs, or direct or escort them to their proper destination. 
• Work with the public in a variety of situations.
• Assist other SI Administrative Assistants with tasks 
• Enroll new students to the district and transfer out as required 
• Work with families to determine the appropriate documents necessary for the enrollment process.
• Manage confidential communications with internal and external personnel
• Prepare and review a variety of material (reports, projects, student permit documentation) 
• Process all approved open enrollment applications and notify families how to enroll
• Work as a liaison between the schools and family to determine the best start date. 
• Assist with student information system data changes (department of education, FTE enrollment changes, parent/student address changes)
• Collaborate with the instructional services and student service teams (Sped, ESOL, ELP, Social Workers)
• Assist with documents related to open enrollment 
• Report to the supervisor any developments or problems requiring the supervisor’s awareness or actions. 
• Work with other departments and support as needed
• Act as primary receptionist for the District Office
• Assist School Improvement Directors and Associate Superintendents as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits included:

• IPERS retirement account
• Health and Dental Insurance paid for the employee (spouse/family coverage available at an additional cost)
• 2 Personal Days
• 10 Sick days
• 15 Vacation days