Located in beautiful southeast Arizona, Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking passionate, dedicated individuals to join our team! 
Award-Winning District * 8 Outstanding Schools * Competitive Salaries * Incentives * Paid Holidays & Leave * Exceptional Employee Benefits & Resources * Culture of Caring & Support
Apply Today & Make a Difference in Students' Lives.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

1. High School Diploma or equivalent
2. Minimum of two years' experience in related area performing secretarial or general office work in an office with considerable public contact, or an equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training that demonstrates desired knowledge, skills and abilities
3. Working knowledge of computer word-processing and Microsoft Office applications, and Google
4. Ability to obtain a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Professional written and verbal communication skills.
2. Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
3. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
4. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents, and community members.
5. Ability to analyze financial data.
6. Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
7. Ability to complete computational tasks.
8. Ability to take initiative and work independently.
9. Ability to work under pressure and within many areas of responsibility at one time.
10. Ability to use computers for email communications, word processing, data management, and other assigned tasks as related to the position.
11. Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.
12. Ability to demonstrate interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
13. Utilize, with fidelity, the District Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program at the building level.
14. Ensure information obtained through the course of duties associated with this position, is held in the highest of confidentiality.
15. Perform all duties in accordance with Federal and State laws, district procedures, and Board policies; including mandatory reporting procedures.

Disclaimer:  The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of primary duties and responsibilities.  Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional position-specific duties.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Complete duties associated with transportation and food services billing.
2. Responsible for checking, sorting, and distributing mail daily.
3. Accept cash, check, and credit card payments, to include log payments and provide receipts.
4. Respond to various inquiries and provide general information related to business office via phone and other means of communication.  
5. Maintain applicable reports, files, and records to provide up-to-date references and communication trail for audit compliance.
6. Comply with all applicable state and federal regulations, policies, and procedures relating to district finance and school business management.
7. Verify all monthly district credit card purchases against credit card statement to include filling associated documentation.
8. Responsible to maintain business office supply stock and enter business office requisitions.

 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms, sit, stand, walk, stoop, and bend as necessary. The employee may lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing a minimum of 10 pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds. The employee will read correspondence and computer screens, and use the telephone.   

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Indoor office environment. This position regularly works indoors. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate and may become excessively noisy at times. Will have substantial contact with parents, students, staff, and the public.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
The Secretary reports to the Director of Finance. The Secretary will interact cooperatively with all other staff positions. All elements of good human relations will be practiced.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
INITIAL WAGE PLACEMENT PLAN: Starting at $15.35 per hour
WORK YEAR:           12 Months/8 hours
**BENEFITS** SVUSD offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options available at an additional cost to employees. Benefits also include paid leave, paid holidays, paid life insurance, and an equal contribution to the Arizona State Retirement plan. For more details, please visit the Join Our Team and Benefits web pages.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT
Human Resources - 515-2760 or human.resources@svps.k12.az.us

NON-DISCRIMINATION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Sierra Vista Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Sierra Vista Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. Inquiries may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 3305 E. Fry Blvd., Sierra Vista AZ, 85635 or 520-515-2700.