School Administrative Assistant

Overview

The Stillwater Area Public School District has a long and proud tradition of high expectations, high standards and outstanding achievement. Our schools are safe and welcoming places where students receive personal attention from adults who care about them. Helping students learn and grow is a big job, and it takes hundreds of dedicated and caring staff to make it happen. We're proud of our incredible staff working on behalf of over 8,000 students every day.

Our roles may vary, but one thing is the same our shared passion to have a meaningful impact on the lives of students in the community we love. It's why people join our team and it's why they stay here.

Position Title: Secondary Principal Administrative Assistant

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Hours: 7:30 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Salary: $29.44 - $32.50 per hour

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the principal or other administrator, and as assigned by the School Executive Secretary, to provide clerical, secretarial and administrative assistance to school administrators at a school site, conveying information regarding school functions and procedures; and supporting the broad array of services provided to students, parents, instructional and support employees.

• Prepares, copies and distributes notices, memoranda or other correspondence for the purpose of informing school employees regarding activities, events or other work-related matters.
• Assists in planning and scheduling school events and activities, and maintaining calendar of school and students events for the purpose of coordinating and scheduling events such as orientation, open house, field trips, sporting events, assemblies, conferences, etc.
• Assists in maintaining documents, files and records for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.
• Prepare purchase orders for the purpose of submitting to the school district's accounting/finance office.
• Assists in maintaining inventories of supplies and materials for the purpose of ensuring items' availability.
• Assist visitors to the office, including students, parents, substitute teachers, and others.
• Answers telephone calls, and provides information and assistance to callers.
• Distribute incoming mail appropriately; send outgoing mail.
• Evaluates situations for the purpose of taking appropriate action and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Registering new students, making sure forms are completed, obtaining transcripts and other documentation as needed, and entering data into the computer system regarding enrollment and student records (e.g., transportation, free and reduced lunch program, attendance, withdrawals).
• Responds to inquiries from students, parents and employees, providing information, facilitating communication among parties and/or providing direction.

Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school.

• Ability to describe problems and work orally or in writing to the supervisor as required.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Powerpoint, the Internet, Outlook, electronic mail).
• Ability to problem solve job-related issues.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to process paperwork accurately according to standardized procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of office management procedures.

Works in a standard office and school building environment.

• See the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.

• Graduation from high school.
• Some Shorthand or speed writing skills are desirable.
• Successful experience with office management is preferred.

This position is benefit eligible - please see the attached terms and conditions for more details.

Stillwater Area Public Schools recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting our academic mission. Stillwater Area Public Schools is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. BIPOC, women and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Address Application Materials to: Kristin Rolling,…