Central Office_Office Specialist (Office of Legal Affairs) 2025-2026

The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional Office Specialist.

Salary Grade/Schedule: Unified 119
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Title: Office Specialist

Perform routine and non-routine tasks to support the daily operations and activities of the Depiuty/Chief Officer. Coordinate and develop workflow processes and manage projects to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and internal policies. Perform duties autonomously with limited supervision as a highly skilled individual contributor. Serve as a team lead or informal supervisor as required.

Essential Functions:

• Facilitate project management and coordinate projects and events.
• Answer and direct telephone inquiries, respond to emails and handle other forms of communication.
• Prepare documents, including correspondence, reports, Board of Education meeting materials, presentations, invoices, memos, letters, and financial statements.
• Organize the Chief Officer's calendar by scheduling appointments and coordinating with other departments to ensure cohesive support aligned with strategic plans.
• Proofread and edited correspondence written by senior staff, drafted dictated responses, and followed up as necessary.
• Distribute incoming memos, submissions, and reports appropriately, maintaining confidentiality.
• Conduct research for high-level administrative support tasks.
• Maintain departmental processes, policies, and procedures within DCSD guidelines and regularly monitor adherence to these standards.
• Schedule internal and external meetings with individuals and organizations while obtaining detailed information related to meeting requests.
• Perform clerical functions such as filing documents and managing databases.
• Provide insight on process improvements and successful outcomes and make recommendations for solutions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
• Associate degree with a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience required.
• If an Associate's degree is not held a High School Diploma with a minimum of 10 years of related experience may be considered.

01/27/2025