LEAD ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Athletics and Activities
CENTENNIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is the connecting hub for the communities of Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Lexington and Lino Lakes, located 20 minutes north of Minneapolis and St. Paul. With 9 exceptional schools serving 6,400 students, Centennial offers a track record of academic success combined with a consistent district-wide drive for improvement. Annually, district’s high school graduation rate of 94.7% is at the top of Minnesota’s rankings.
Centennial’s schools are safe and filled with respectful students who are a wonderful reflection of and contributors to the community. The district’s vibrant learning environments and personalized, team approach supports the strengths and addresses the challenges of each individual student. The curriculum throughout K-12 is focused on the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the 21st century. Importantly, Centennial is distinguished by its use of data to drive achievement, its innovative use of technology, and its exceptional faculty, with 78% of them holding a master’s degree.
A transparent and good steward of public resources, Centennial is guided by a strategic plan developed in collaboration with staff, parents and community members. As a district that encourages, listens and responds, Centennial is the pride of our five communities with 86% of resident students choosing Centennial, nearly 90% of parents rating teachers as “excellent”, and 91% saying students are well prepared for college.
Position: Lead Administrative Assistant – Athletics and Activities
Work Schedule: Full-time (8 hrs/day) – 12-months/year
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Required Qualifications:
• High School graduate or equivalent and one to three years experience in office capacity.
• Must possess and display excellent human relations skills when dealing with students, staff and community.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, ability to write reports and correspondence, ability to speak effectively and interact positively with staff, students, parents, community and vendors.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form. Ability to problem solve situations as they arise involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Proficiency with computers and other digital devices, including related software and applicable apps.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Responsibilities:
Performs multiple administrative assistant functions simultaneously such as the following:
• Work with the Director of Athletics and Activities Director regularly to assist with organizing and implementing all Centennial High School athletic and activity programming
• Assists with planning and reserving of practices and competitions spaces with various district facilities and scheduling partners
• Recruiting and organizing event worker staff (Ticketing, supervision, announcing, etc.)
• Manages district bus and van use schedule for team transportation
• Assisting with some set up and take down for events
• Organizing and preparing digital ticketing platform for regular season and post-season competitions
• Assists in managing athletic and activity budgets
• Assists with individual and team awards for end of season banquets
• Assists in communication with coaches on daily and seasonal needs
• Communication with coaches, advisors, district staff, coaches, and community regarding online registration for athletics and activities
• Works with office staff to cover additional needs for the school
• Works with conference, section and state for activity needs.
• Works with the business office and district office to report data needed for conference, state, and Centennial School Board purposes
• Assists coaches with ordering of necessary equipment and supplies
• Other duties may be assigned.
WAGES/BENEFITS:
As per the current Administrative Assistant/Clerical master agreement. Starting at $20.60, based on experience.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Internal and external applicants should apply through our district website, www.isd12.org/employment. Applications must be received by Thursday, July 28, 2022.
Lesa Genovese
HR Specialist
Centennial School District #12
4707 North Road
Circle Pines, MN 55014