Summary

Support Staff | Educational Support Professionals | Educational Service Center

Description

Hours:  

School Year and Summer

6 hrs/day – 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (30 min unpaid lunch)
*Summer hours may vary depending on program need between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Occasional early evening support may be required for special events.

General Purpose of Job:  
Community Education is seeking an ESP with diverse skills. Candidates must possess strong clerical skills including extensive understanding of computer programs like Word, Excel, and database functioning. The candidate must be comfortable greeting customers and problem solving, answering phones, and skilled at working with a diverse population. In this role, the ideal candidate will be able to prioritize assignments based upon program need, be detailed and able to keep and track records, have excellent math skills and be reliable. In addition, candidates must have a positive attitude, be willing to work as part of a team, and be flexible and timely with daily assignments.

Responsibilities: 

  • Support registrations for programs utilizing the following mechanisms: online database, phone, mail-in forms, drop off, in person service and fax.  
  • Generate and distribute attendance forms/rosters on a regular and timely basis.
  • Receive, monitor, enter and communicate all enrollment and last-minute registrations to appropriate parties.
  • Support enrichment program scheduling, implementation, and communication needs. 
  • Support tracking, distribution, updating and timely recycling of marketing materials. 
  • Support implementation of marketing using a variety of tools including mailings, school flyers, posters, online tools.
  • Provide excellent customer service, answer questions/concerns pertaining to Community Education and Osseo Area Schools with a focus on Targeted Services and enrichment; receive incoming calls from students, parents, instructors, agencies, etc.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Understand and follow all district and program policies, protocols and processes.
  • Receive and maintain accurate attendance records.
  • Provide front reception desk break coverage, and/or cover if necessary when an absence requires. 
  • Serve as a main support and phone contact for enrichment and Targeted Services programs. 
  • Support special events and programs (as needed – set-up, registration, event support, customer needs) which occur on select weekends or evenings. 
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • General office/clerical skills
    • Detail oriented
    • MS Office Word/Excel/Database skills
    • Ability to organize and prioritize work
    • Excellent customer service skills serving diverse populations
    • Ability to create reports and maintain excellent records
    • Teamwork and collaborative skills with a problem-solving focus

Salary:  View Classification I (1) salary grid on page 4, section 2, and classification, page 5, section 2 on Educational Support Professional contract 
Job type or FTE: part-time – 12 Month
Bargaining unit: Educational Support Professional 
Desired start date: ASAP 
 
Osseo Area Schools offers:

  • Meaningful and impactful work 
  • Opportunities to grow professionally
  • A variety of benefits
  • Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals
  • Summer opportunities
  • and more 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 
Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.
Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy. 

Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application. 

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at HR@district279.org or call 763-391-7007.

Background Check Upon Conditional Offer: 
Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required.  Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.