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Start Your Online Application Now Job Title: FEC Engagement Specialist-Admin Assistant 1 Job Description: The Faribault Education Center (FEC) is seeking a bilingual Front Desk Administrative Assistant 1. This position will require four (4) 10-hour shifts, 7:45am-6:15 pm, Monday - Thursday, with no work on Fridays. FEC does offer summer school for one month in July/Aug and this will be required. Pay rate is $25.38/hour and is eligible for full district benefits. Essential Functions: The FEC Engagement Specialist is responsible for supporting all Faribault Education Center programs, students, staff, and community members. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for diverse students, staff, families and community members Work collaboratively with the FEC Coordinator, Manager and other staff to improve processes and procedures for FEC programs Manage the FEC Front Desk, main entrance and supportive front desk staff Understand FEC programs and services Initiate all intake procedures for new and returning students and customers Initiate GED waivers and GED/diploma enrollment Maintain Infinite Campus Screen, forward, and document all communication received at the FEC Front Desk via phone, text, email, voicemail, in person, etc. Schedule and process building reservations in ELEYO related to Community Education programs and outside organizations Collaborate and communicate with building custodians and administrative assistants across the district regarding district facility use Accept and process payments for all FEC-related programs and services Accept and distribute all mail, packages, handouts and flyers Order supplies for the building and other programs Create building signs and marketing materials for programs Maintain files and records with confidential information Schedule meetings and testing for the Coordinator, Manager, teachers and students as needed Connect with the school districts FACES (Family And Community Engagement Specialists) daily through Centralized Registration Collect data and attendance for adult education programming and grants and enter into required systems (SID, SalesForce, WorkforceOne, etc.) Attend and assist with event planning for students and staff (open house, registration events, graduation, staff appreciation, sunshine fund, etc.) Translate flyers and documents as needed Enter building work orders and technology work orders for the FEC Attend local, regional and state-wide meetings and professional development related to FEC programming Collect and review timesheets Other administrative duties as needed and assigned Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to build and maintain relationships with students, staff, families, community partners, and additional stakeholders Friendly, compassionate, personable, and reliable Strong technology skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite Excellent communications skills Attentive to detail Ability to work independently Growth mindset Required Qualifications: 2+ years of previous clerical experience Must be bilingual in Spanish/English or Somali/English Willingness and eagerness to learn new skills and programs Positive attitude Preferred Qualifications: AA/S Degree in business administration, office administration, office management, or related fields. Compensation and Benefits: Faribault Public Schools provides a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. Benefits as outlined in the Non-Affiliated Administrative Support Specialists Agreement (260 day contract). Other benefits include: Substantial personal and sick leave days Fully paid single health insurance Enticing retirement package State-of-the-art Fitness Center open to staff 1:1 Technology for staff use Culture promoting work-life balance Ongoing professional development opportunities Application Procedure: Apply online at: www.faribault.k12.mn.us Application Deadline: application review begins July 1, 2026; position open until filled Faribault Independent School District 656 uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online