Administrative Assistant 10-Month

Milan Area Schools • Milan, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Milan Area Schools is seeking a highly organized and service-oriented professional to serve as the Administrative Assistant at Symons Elementary School. This position is central to the smooth operation of the school office and plays a key role in supporting students, families, and staff across a variety of day-to-day needs. The Administrative Assistant serves as a secretary to the principal and is responsible for managing the Instructional Materials Center, coordinating purchasing and bookkeeping tasks, maintaining student records, and assisting with student medical needs, including the administration of medication. The role also includes coordinating transportation for field trips and interacting regularly with staff, students, parents, and vendors. The ideal candidate is a skilled communicator and problem-solver who thrives in a dynamic school environment. They are detail-oriented, flexible, and committed to fostering a welcoming, efficient, and supportive front office that reflects the school’s mission and values. This position requires the ability to multitask effectively, handle confidential information with discretion, and support school operations with professionalism and care. This role contributes to a positive school climate and culture by ensuring that systems run smoothly and that students and staff feel supported every day.

Requirements

• Highly organized
• Service-oriented
• Skilled communicator
• Problem-solver
• Detail-oriented
• Flexible
• Ability to multitask effectively
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Responsibilities

• Serve as a secretary to the principal.
• Manage the Instructional Materials Center.
• Coordinate purchasing and bookkeeping tasks.
• Maintain student records.
• Assist with student medical needs, including the administration of medication.
• Coordinate transportation for field trips.
• Interact regularly with staff, students, parents, and vendors.
• Foster a welcoming, efficient, and supportive front office.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.
• Support school operations with professionalism and care.
• Ensure systems run smoothly and that students and staff feel supported.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed