What are the responsibilities and job description for the ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - FRONT OFFICE at Burton Center for Arts & Technology position at ROANOKE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
Roanoke County Public Schools (RCPS) is currently seeking an Administrative Assistant - Front Office at Burton Center for Arts & Technology to begin on July 1, 2025. This is a full-time, 260 day contract, 8 hrs./day, eligible for benefits. This position is on the RCPS Pay Plan Grade 112.
Position Description/Job Summary
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing a variety of office assistance activities; ensuring the proper operation of the school; assisting with clerical and administrative matters; preparing and maintaining complex and confidential files.
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks
Thorough knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment, and office assistance techniques; thorough knowledge of school division functions, organization and policies; thorough knowledge of business English and spelling; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, the general public and associates; ability to work under pressure; ability to organize and perform work independently; ability to lay out and type complex forms and tables; ability to make difficult arithmetic calculations; ability to type, take and transcribe dictation at a reasonable rate of speed; ability to operate personal computer and other standard office equipment; ability to supervise other clerical staff.
Education And Experience
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to enter data into a computer and phone system; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; to bend, to stoop, to sit on the floor, to climb stairs, to walk, to reach overhead, and to drive a vehicle.
These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Position Description/Job Summary
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing a variety of office assistance activities; ensuring the proper operation of the school; assisting with clerical and administrative matters; preparing and maintaining complex and confidential files.
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks
- Demonstrates courteous, professional telephone procedures
- Creates a pleasant and professional atmosphere
- Practices confidentiality of work-related matters
- Completes assigned tasks on time and accurately
- Display positive and appropriate conduct with students, staff, parents and community always
- Demonstrate initiative and good judgment
- Remains current in skills necessary for assignments, including technology
- Possesses thorough knowledge of staff responsibilities within the work site
- Displays knowledge of proper use of equipment
- Demonstrates punctuality and regular attendance
- Communicates effectively, using good grammar
- Performs the essential functions of the job as outlined by the supervisor or principal
- Follows established school board policies and regulations
- Performs other responsibilities as assigned
Thorough knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment, and office assistance techniques; thorough knowledge of school division functions, organization and policies; thorough knowledge of business English and spelling; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, the general public and associates; ability to work under pressure; ability to organize and perform work independently; ability to lay out and type complex forms and tables; ability to make difficult arithmetic calculations; ability to type, take and transcribe dictation at a reasonable rate of speed; ability to operate personal computer and other standard office equipment; ability to supervise other clerical staff.
Education And Experience
- High School Diploma and college level courses in office management, secretarial science, or related field with extensive experience in secretarial work.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to enter data into a computer and phone system; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; to bend, to stoop, to sit on the floor, to climb stairs, to walk, to reach overhead, and to drive a vehicle.
These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
