Job Title: Admin Assistant to Principal 

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Reports to: Principal

Pay Grade:  CP5

Dept./School: Assigned Campus 

Annual Work Days:  215

SALARY / WORK DAYS:   

Hourly pay range minimum is $18.06; pay based upon experience; will work 7.5 hours daily, normally work 215 days annually

Primary Purpose:  Ensure efficient operation of middle school administrative office and provide clerical services for school’s administrative staff.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
• Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing
• Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to perform a variety of tasks often changing assignment on short notice
• Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• One to three years secretarial experience, preferably in public education environment

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Prepare campus communications, correspondence, forms, manuals, reports, purchase orders, and payment authorizations following district standards and requirements. Prepare instructional materials and as requested.
2. Maintain a daily teacher attendance log and records for substitute teachers. Monitor and process time records including leave requests and reports. Compile information and submit to the central office according to established procedures and deadlines.
3. Maintain a school calendar of events.
4. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required. Maintain student records according to established procedures.

Reception and Phones

1. Receive incoming calls, take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff.
2. Assist students, teachers, and parents as needed.
3. Schedule meetings and appointments and maintain a calendar for the principal.

Accounting and Inventory

1. Prepare and make cash deposits for activity account(s). May be responsible for maintenance of activity check register(s) and ledger(s).
2. Assist with campus budget preparation and maintain accurate records of expenditures. Prepare and process purchase orders and receive, store, and issue supplies and equipment.
3. Maintain inventory of fixed assets, equipment, and supplies.

Other

1. Assist with planning, preparation, and setup of faculty meetings and campus activities.
2. Sort, distribute, or deliver mail and other documents.
3. Administer medication to students, check temperatures, and notify parents of student illness in nurse’s absence.
4. Maintain confidentiality.
5. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  Monitor the work of campus secretaries and clerical aides.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Salary : $18 - $25