United Educators of San Francisco

Administrative Assistant

Based in San Francisco, CA

 

Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Salary Range: Beginning at $36.34 per hour
Location: San Francisco, CA
Hours: Weekdays, few weekends (if approved as overtime)
Bargaining Unit: Office & Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Highly motivated and self driven person who is committed to supporting and organizing the administrative functions of a social justice union with a very collaborative and active staff culture. Candidates should be able to multitask and prioritize tasks while maintaining professional standards. If you like interacting with a diverse population in order to support a union movement transforming the vision for public education in one of the wealthiest cities in the country, this is a great opportunity for you.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Office staff who greet guests, answer phones, proactively respond to emails and/or coordinate issues when possible
• Provide dedicated administrative support in a professional, confidential, and organized manner
• Organize/maintain department files, both electronic and hard copy
• Maintaining office space and equipment, organizing office supply inventory
• Scheduling basic appointments and managing shared calendars
• Help coordinate and plan logistics for statewide meetings and conventions
• Providing administrative support including data entry, filing, copying, document editing, digitizing archival information
• Submit monthly reports on areas of work to supervisor
• Work on special projects as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
The ideal candidate will have:

• Self motivation and can work independently
• Bachelor’s degree or similar education
• 2+ years’ experience with administrative support along with knowledge and experience in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Power Point, Excel and the corresponding Google applications
• Willingness to receive additional training if offered
• Strong oral/written communications, interpersonal relations, team building and collaboration skills
• Member service skills both in person and over the phone
• Understanding the role of unions and the labor movement

In addition, any of the following are favorable:

• Bilingual
• Graphic design interest or willing to develop skill set

WORKING CONDITIONS
The 8 hours of work follow the rights provided by the Office & Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) bargaining agreement and California Labor Law. Generally, UESF offices are open 7am-6pm. There is a culture of life and work balance but consistency is expected.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
This position includes a generous salary and benefits package in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement of the Office & Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).

APPLICATION PROCESS
Email a cover letter and résumé in a single PDF file to opeiu@uesf.org with “Administrative Assistant Application” in the subject line. No phone calls. Only applicants who are being asked to interview will receive a response.

UNITED EDUCATORS OF SAN FRANCISCO (UESF) IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. BIPOC, WOMEN, AND LGBTQ+ CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

ABOUT UNITED EDUCATORS OF SAN FRANCISCO (UESF)
UESF is the collective voice of San Francisco Unified School District teachers and paraeducators, representing 6500 members who work as classroom teachers, teacher librarians, nurses, social workers, counselors, classroom aides, security and more. Our students deserve schools that provide quality public education for all, and we are deeply committed to the project of winning the schools our students deserve. Our local has been instrumental in securing pay increases and benefits for educators, expanding community schools in the city, advocating for affordable housing for families and educators and more. Affiliated with both California Teachers Association and California Federation of Teachers, UESF is active in the labor movement in the San Francisco Bay Area and statewide.