Job Details

Administrative Assistant

Qualifications:

High school diploma, GED, or sufficient education, training, and experience to perform the duties of the position

Some experience (2-3 years) in general secretarial work (graduation from business school or similar academic course may be substituted for one year of experience)

Some experience and/or training in automated management information systems is required

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Some experience in dealing effectively with the public is highly desirable

Some other qualifications as may be desirable and appropriate

Essential Duties:

Serve as point of contact for visitors and callers to the school

Screen and determine the nature of calls or visits

Type with speed and accuracy a variety of routine and complex documents, reports, forms, and correspondence

Use of school software system and financial procedures to maintain ledgers and other financial documents, recording receipt and expenditure of school funds

Assist school officials with various administrative and student-related activities such as registration, calling absentees, preparing reports, contacting parents, checking out students, etc.

Operate various types of office equipment such as copiers, computer terminals, fax, etc.