Administrative Assistant to the Principal

Rockford Public Schools • Grand Rapids, MI

407d • $39,042 - $39,042

About The Position

The Administrative Assistant to the Principal at Rockford Public Schools serves as the first point of contact for the school, embodying a positive and flexible attitude while maintaining confidentiality. This full-time position involves a variety of clerical and administrative tasks to support the principal and the school community, ensuring smooth operations throughout the school year.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• 3 years of recent applicable experience preferred.
• Bilingual in English is desired.
• Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of Google Apps.
• Skill in operating and maintaining personal computers and office equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Professional appearance
• Willingness to attend training to update skills.

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct office telephone calls or messages.
• Greet parents, visitors, and students to the office.
• Maintain principal/school calendar.
• Maintain building schedules for staff and teachers.
• Monitor daily, semester, and yearly attendance records.
• Send out attendance notification letters.
• Monitor student attendance and inform the principal of parents needing follow-up.
• Monitor daily attendance of all staff and notify the principal of issues.
• Maintain and update CA 60s, including immunization reporting.
• Assist principal with student placements.
• Sort mail and manage office supplies and documents.
• Assist in dispensing medication and first aid as needed.
• Type correspondence for the building principal.
• Prepare materials for parent-teacher conferences.
• Prepare various reports such as Pupil Accounting and Attendance reports.
• Verify all student absences throughout State Count Day and call parents.

Benefits

• Full-Time Position
• Great Benefits
• Collaborative Working Environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED