Administrative Assistant to School Principal

The Administrative Assistant to the School Principal will be employed full-time in support of the building principal for grades 3-6. This is a 12-month position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required. An Associate's Degree in office management, business sciences or a related field is preferred.
• Three to 5 years of experience in business administration, two of which have been in a school environment or equivalent education or experience.

This position is in the front office of the elementary school grades 3-6.
Required Skills:

• Proficiency with office software, Google Suite, computers, and office machines.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Operate effectively while under pressure.
• MUNIS training desired.
• Successful Massachusetts CORI and State Fingerprinting.

Work Year:
This is a 12-month fully benefited position.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Represents the Principal's office in a calm, personable and professional manner.
• Assists with the public relations and communication efforts of the Principal.
• Works collaboratively with the Principals, administrators, secretaries, faculty, staff, parents and students.
• Organizes information and maintains documentation, reports, files, and records.
• Maintains high confidentiality.
• Answers phones and directs calls to the appropriate individual.
• Maintains the front office calendar.
• Prepares and organizes the Principal with the necessary documents and information required for meetings/appointments.
• Prepares reports, correspondences, presentations, and publications.
• Manages the school's Connect-Ed notifications.
• Responds to inquiries or complaints and directs them to the appropriate department/person.
• Manages purchase orders for school supplies and materials.
• Ability to accurately proofread and edit.
• Other duties as assigned by the principal or assistant principal.