Job Description

Please Apply Here: 

https://ltmwebprod01.dpsk12.org/ltmprod/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=7DX

FINANCE

Traditional 240 work days 

FTE: 1.0

Salary Range: $24.24 – $30.25

Essential Functions and Objectives:

Supports individual, team or department through practical application of knowledge, use of proven techniques, and adherence to procedures. Primary focus on execution of assigned tasks in a specific area of responsibility, with a non-technical scope and a high degree of customer service.

Under minimal supervision, performs complex and diverse duties to support various general office operations or school based, programs and functions.

– Performs routine transactions, assists team activities, interacts with stakeholders to solve problems or resolve complaints, gathers information, consults with management on actions to be taken in order to support short-term operations and ensure compliance.

– Performs data entry and verification, keeps accurate files/records, creates detailed reports, using various existing systems for accurate, timely, and compliant records.

– Receives, understands, and disseminates information to appropriate stakeholders. Answers questions, solves problems effectively and escalates appropriately. Demonstrates positive, optimistic and service-oriented mindset to ensure positive relations with stakeholders. 

– Contributes to identifying process inefficiencies and proposes solutions, identifies opportunities through external research on trends in resources, programs, and services and internal research with stakeholders, and supports improvement efforts in order to support long-term success.

– Provides high level support and coordination for multiple project initiatives.

– Creates complex reports using various district applications, software and technology, protect privacy, confidentiality, student and employee data according to FERPA and district policy.

– Compose and edit internal and external correspondence and documents, maintains website, newsletters, social media, and other communications.

– Participate in internal department process improvements. This may include preparing and maintaining standard operating procedures.

– Plan and coordinate complex and/or high-profile events which includes preparing presentations, meeting logistics, and other arrangements.

– Train and provide technical direction and guidance to Office Support I and Office Support II.

– Monitor and track invoices and budget expenditures. Prepares and processes purchasing and accounting documents, process payroll and timekeeping requests.

– Other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, Experience & Other Qualifications:

– Five (5) or more years’ experience in administrative/clerical work or combination of education and experience. 

– Demonstrated advanced-level knowledge and experience with computer-based spreadsheet, data base, and word processing software. 

– Demonstrated experience producing various general office documents, analysis and recommendations.

– Knowledge with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook, as well as Google Suite.

– Effective time management and organizational skills.

– Effective communication skills.

– Strong attention to detail.

– Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines.

– The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance.

– Work collaboratively with others on a team.

– Aptitude for variety and changing expectations and a fast-paced environment.

– Ability to work effectively as a member of a team, preferred.

– Ability to multi-task and complete work with frequent interruptions, preferred.

– Ability to communicate clearly in both written and oral formats, preferred.

– Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and high complex problem solving skills, preferred.

– Advanced proficiency with MS Office and other computer software programs, preferred.

– Must be able to successfully complete the duties of the Office Support I and Office Support II, preferred.

– Bilingual skills may be required based on work location, preferred. 

Education Requirements:

– High School Diploma, completion of G.E.D., or equivalent is required.

– Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.

Additional Information:

– Work Year Calendars (including accrued time off): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1129

– Benefits (including DPS contributions): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1397

– Compensation Structures: http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/244

– Employee must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working for Denver Public Schools.  

About Denver Public Schools:

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation.  DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.  

DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth.  Learn more at dpsk12.org.  

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

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Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 40,000 - 60,000.

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