Administrative Assistant - Schools

Wicomico County Public Schools•Salisbury, MD

1d•$20,167 - $28,015

About The Position

This is a full-time, 10-month clerical position in a school, working the same calendar days as the classroom assistant position. The schedule is 35 hours per week for 182 days per year. The position is non-exempt and part of the non-supervisory support services bargaining unit. The non-negotiable Paygrade 4 salary is $20,167–$28,015, based on verifiable full-time related experience, and includes an employee benefits package.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of office experience.
General knowledge of common office practices and procedures.
Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and other computer software such as Outlook email.
General knowledge of proper business English and spelling.
Ability to work well with a wide variety of people.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Knowledge and skills to operate office equipment, including a computer, copy machine, and fax machine.

Responsibilities

Post student daily attendance.
Prepare and send out attendance letters.
Perform a wide variety of clerical assignments that are confidential in nature.
Assist the Office Associate II with maintaining, processing, and updating files, records, certificates, and other documents.
Greet and direct visitors, answer inquiries concerning activities, and accept, screen, and route telephone calls.
Sort, screen, and distribute mail; draft responses to routine inquiries; prepare copies and faxes; and operate a variety of office equipment.
Design, create, and copy monthly newsletters and other school-related documents for distribution.
Perform related work as required.