Administrative Assistant JobID: 2785

• Position Type:

  Secretarial or Business Office Staff

• Date Posted:

  6/20/2024

• Location:

  Biddeford Transportation Department

     We are seeking an individual to fill afull-time Administrative Assistantposition in the Transportation Office.Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivelent; coursework in construction, facilities maintanence or accounting and finance helpful but not necessary

• Proficiency in Microsoft and Google

• Strong organization and time management skills

• Attention to detail and ability to work ability

• A willingness to learn and grow professionally as workplace needs change

• Experience with dispatching or school bus transportation helpful

Specific Job Details:If you like working in a dynamic environment then consider this position. This is a year-round position (12 months) School Description: The Transportation Office handles student transporation for Biddeford, Dayton and Acton Schools.Brief Job Duties:The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:

• Assist with scheduling of apppointments, meetings and vehicle repairs

• Communicate with students and parents in a postive and friendly way

• Maintain compliance for transportation routes and student population records

• Assist in maintaining accurate driver's files, financial records, process purchase orders including accounts payable and receivables.

• Coordinate drug screening process for all drivers

• Support payroll process as needed by verifying time, attendance, and entry

Full Job Description (https://www.biddefordschools.me/page/job-descriptions-district) Certification/License:Criminal History Record Check (CHRC), which includes Fingerprints on file with the Maine Department of Education Education:

• High school diploma or equivelent;

Experience:

• Proficiency in Microsoft and Google

• Strong organization and time management skills

• Attention to detail and ability to work ability

• A willingness to learn and grow professionally as workplace needs change

Live and Work in the Biddeford, Maine Community

• Located along the Atlantic coastline with miles of beaches

• Views of the Saco River to its west

• Less than 20 minutes south of the Greater Portland Area

• Less than two hours north of Boston.

• Home to a growing population of diverse residents

• Picturesque downtown

• Maine's youngest city with a median age of 29 in the historic downtown

• Thriving economy

• Many recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking, biking, public parks, and kayaking (https://heartofbiddeford.org/)

Equal OpportunityThe School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district shall actively work to have the teacher and administrator workforce reflect the student body's diversity.The School Department's selection will be based on those with the highest capabilities, the most vital commitment to quality education, and the greatest probability of effectively implementing the learning program.Therefore, selections will be made without consideration on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, parental status, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, membership in an employee organization, military service, political affiliation, and any other state or federal prohibitions.For the purpose of this policy, "sexual orientation" means a person's actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality, or gender identity or expression.Criminal Background CheckAll employees of Maine schools must be fingerprinted for a criminal history background check. Please create a Department of Education log-in and make an appointment for a fingerprinting appointment athttps://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprintingPlease see other Job Openings at :Biddeford Schools (https://www.biddefordschools.me/o/biddeford/page/employment) Dayton School (https://sites.google.com/daytonschooldept.org/dcs/district-information/employment-opportunities?authuser=0) Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative