School Administrative Assistant Jobs
A School Administrative Assistant serves as a vital component in the smooth functioning of a school's administrative procedures. They are responsible for a variety of tasks, including managing student records, scheduling appointments, preparing reports and correspondence, and handling inquiries from parents, students, and staff. They are often the first point of contact within the school and play a pivotal role in creating a welcoming and organized environment. Tasks may also include maintaining and ordering office supplies, managing budgets, and assisting with event planning and execution.
Important skills for a School Administrative Assistant include excellent organizational abilities, strong communication skills, proficiency with office software such as Microsoft Office, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. Some positions may require certification in office administration or a related field. Prior to becoming a School Administrative Assistant, one might hold positions such as a Receptionist, Office Assistant, or Administrative Clerk. Experience in a school setting, such as a Teacher's Aide or Paraprofessional, can also provide valuable experience.
Bargaining Unit: TOTEM Work Year: 11 months Work Day: 8 hours per day FTE: Full time, 1.0 FTE Salary: T-12, $21.32 to $22.36 per hour, DOE Job Summary The Middle School Registrar registers and...
Position Type: Administrative Support/School Secretary - HS Date Posted: 6/10/2025 Location: Edgewood Academy (HS) (High-Needs School) Additional Information: Show/Hide Terms of...
2025 - 2026 Adult Education Secretary (12 Month) - Health Programs
- Hamilton, OH
- 1 hour ago
- Hamilton, OH
- 1 hour ago
| POSITION Adult Education Secretary - Health Programs | LOCATION Temporarily housed at Lesourdsville Campus; Will relocate to newly constructed space at West Chester Campus in January 2026 |...
Secretary, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- Perrysburg, OH
- 2 hours ago
- Perrysburg, OH
- 2 hours ago
Advertised Position Title: Secretary, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Job Description: The position reports to the Dean, Assistant Dean, Chair of Applied Engineering and...
School Office Clerk-Bilingual, Castroville Elementary
- Castroville, CA
- 2 hours ago
- Castroville, CA
- 2 hours ago
Join our team at North Monterey County Unified School District! NMCUSD serves over 4,400 students from preschool through adult education across Castroville, Prunedale, Moss Landing, Aromas, and...
- Pico Rivera, CA
- 2 hours ago
- Pico Rivera, CA
- 2 hours ago
The El Rancho Unified School District is committed to excellence in education. Our district acknowledges that the success of our students is the result of the contributions of the entire school...
Senior Administrative Assistant - School of Engineering
- Lynchburg, VA
- 2 hours ago
- Lynchburg, VA
- 2 hours ago
Front-facing position ensuring professional and efficient day-to-day support of school leadership....
Administrative Assistant, School of Nursing Southern Campus
- Oceanport, NJ
- 2 hours ago
- Oceanport, NJ
- 2 hours ago
Job Overview: We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the newly expanded School of Nursing. The team member will support the Education Department with primary actions supporting the...
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, School of Dental Medicine, Office of the Dean
- Boston, MA
- 7 hours ago
- Boston, MA
- 7 hours ago
Perform all administrative activities for the Office of the Dean, Offices of Communication, Development and Events and Meeting Planning. Some of the major activities include but are not limited to...
Who We Are: The Springfield City School District, home to The John Legend Theatre, is seeking a School Secretary at Lagonda Elementary School for the 2025-2026 school year. We are a nationally...
Maintains all financial records and billing information related to student services....
Who We Are: The Springfield City School District, home to The John Legend Theatre, is seeking a School Secretary at Lagonda Elementary School for the 2025-2026 school year. We are a nationally...
TYPE OF POSITION: Elementary Administrative Assistant (.6 Aitken Elementary School/.4 Martin Elementary School, 3 days, 2 days split) Full time; salary as set forth in the agreement between the...
BEGINNING DATE: 25-26 School Year Job Title : Secretary Supervisor: Principal Terms of Employment: 205 days SALARY: grade 21 step 1 based on approved salary schedule APPLICATION: IN-DISTRICT:...
TITLE: Administrative Secretary (Middle School Main Office) TYPE OF POSITION: 37.5 hours per week (10-month position with additional summer hours available); salary as set forth in the agreement...
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- Inventory Management
- Sorting
- Reception
- School Administration
- School Leadership
- Ordering Supplies
- Office Procedures
- Human Relations
- Shorthand
- School Operations
- Dictation
- Clerical Support
- Requisitions
- Office Management
- Sorting Mail
- Ged
- Student Services
- File Maintenance
- Keyboarding
- Purchase Orders
- Grammar
- File Management
- Word Processing
- Spreadsheets
- Bookkeeping
- Calendar Management
- Scheduling Appointments
- Discretion
- Business Correspondence
- First Aid
- Google Workspace
- Recordkeeping
- Closing
- Inbound/Outbound Calling
- Administrative Skills
- Distribution
- General Office Duties
- Background Checks
- Payroll
- High School Diploma
- Telephone Skills
- Written Communication
- Typing
- Events
- Interpersonal Skills
- Education Experience
- Filing
- Data Entry
- Budgets
- Regulations
- English
- Policy Development
- Multitasking
- Microsoft Office
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Excel
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Communication Skills
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