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Public Instruction, Department of

Office Operations Associate (.50)

Job Announcement Code(s): 17-01144

County(ies):
Racine

Classification Title : / JAC :
Job Working Title :
OFFICE OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE 17-01144

Office Operations Associate

Type of Employment :
Part Time (less than 40 hrs/week)

Salary :
Starting salary will be $14.25 ($14,820 per year). This position is in pay schedule 02, range 10. A one-year probationary period will be required.

Contact :
Hailee King, Human Resources Specialist – Senior, 608-266-2189, hailee.king@dpi.wi.gov

Bargaining Unit :
Non-Represented

Area of Competition :
Open

Deadline to Apply :
5/16/2017

The deadline for this announcement is Tuesday, May 16th at 11:59 p.m.

Assessment Information :
See “How to Apply” below.

The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is committed to ensuring every child graduates ready for further education and the workforce. We must align our efforts so students are learning the skills and knowledge necessary to become contributing members of our communities. To build on our long-standing commitment to public education, we strive to recruit and retain quality employees. Our employees are vital to the success of our students, schools and communities. For more information about DPI, please go to http://dpi.wi.gov .

The DPI is currently seeking applicants for an Office Associate (.50) position for the Wisconsin Educational Opportunity Program within the Division for Student and School Success. The position location is in Racine.

Position Summary :
This position is within the Division of Student and School Success, Wisconsin Educational Opportunity Programs and Office of Urban Education. As the Office Associate who supports the Wisconsin Educational Opportunity Program and GEAR UP programs, this position maintains contact with various organization, agencies, businesses and school districts, students and families that may have interest in the programs. The OA develops, compiles records, and maintains the flow of data on GEAR UP and/or any other information pertaining to these areas; both within and outside the department’s scope. The OA must stay informed on all programs supported by WEOP (EIP, TS, FTS, GEAR UP Financial aid, and related areas) and changes that may impact them. The ability to use application software to create and maintain database, spreadsheets, memos, flyers, letters, presentation materials, or other information related to WEOP. Familiarity with other software application, including (but not limited to) Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Professional Office Suite, Internet, Office Outlook, and any other additional software products needed to perform the duties of the position. This position exercises a high degree of organizational skills and effective communicational skills, as well as responsive customer service and the ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.

Special Notes :
A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of hire.

Qualifications :
A minimally qualified applicant must have experience with:

managing a customer service office
operating basic office equipment such as copier, scanner, fax and/or postage machine
utilizing spreadsheets
entering data and verifying for accuracy
purchasing and/or accounts payable/receivable

A well-qualified applicant would also have experience in bilingual skills, a K-12 setting working with diverse populations and event planning.

Starting salary will be $14.25 ($14,820 per year). This position is in pay schedule 02, range 10. A one-year probationary period will be required.