AssistanttotheDeputySuperintendent

Job Overview Assistant to the Deputy Superintendent will provide administrative support to the Deputy Superintendent and Board of Trustees in a manner that allows them to interact effectively with community, district staff, students and top-level officials (legislative, community, county, school). The incumbent will provide and maintain positive support on frequently sensitive, confidential, and controversial matters. Considerable judgment and tact is required of the incumbent in handling the many diverse problems that occur. Position Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities Keep Deputy Superintendent, Divisional Leadership, Superintendent and Board of Trustees informed of deadlines and pending items. Maintain calendars and schedule appointments and conferences; make necessary arrangements for meetings and conferences, including space, time, and participants; prepare replies to general requests and routine letters on varied matters of the Deputy Superintendent's and Board President's signature Handle arrangements for Deputy Superintendent as needed; including travel, appointments with local, state, federal and elected officials Maintain a high volume contact by telephone, email and in person with employees. Screen telephone callers and drop-in visitors, handle inquiries including substantive questions requiring research or technical knowledge or tactfully referring those which can be handled by other offices Review incoming mail for action of Deputy Superintendent; retrieve appropriate background information to be attached to the correspondence or other materials; note details pertinent to the Board member's, and Deputy Superintendent's calendars as needed for current and future attention Ensure follow-up on Deputy Superintendent decisions and requests and administration action items Assist with preparation of materials for Deputy Superintendent meetings. Maintain updated events calendar Organize and maintain filing systems, according to standard filing pro