Full Year Office Assistant - 2026-2027

School District of Lancaster•Price Es, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of the school office and/or administrative department. The role involves providing secretarial services, managing communications and documentation, supporting budget and purchasing processes, and serving as a liaison between staff, students, parents, and the community. The School District of Lancaster is committed to equal employment opportunities and a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Two years administrative support experience and/or equivalent training required.
Knowledge of basic accounting and budgeting principles.
Ability to operate a computer and applicable software and devices.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with strong knowledge of correct English usage, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to demonstrate a high degree of customer service skills and professionalism.
Ability to effectively organize and operate a welcoming customer-focused office.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
Ability to support a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Ability to take initiative to creatively solve problems.
Ability to work as an individual and as a team member.
Ability to prioritize in order to meet strict timelines.

Nice To Haves

Must be willing to engage in ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

Organize and promote a welcoming customer-focused office.
Provide primary secretarial services for the Principal/Assistant Principal/Department Supervisor as necessary.
Facilitate meeting agendas, logistics, and meetings.
Prepare, edit, and manage correspondence, communications, reports, presentations, maintain building/department social media accounts, and other documentations.
Support the budget, inventory, and purchasing processes, including contract management.
Manage complex projects as assigned.
Obtain, organize, and enter pertinent data in an accurate and timely fashion.
Establish and maintain records, filing and scanning systems.
Assist in maintaining child accounting records as needed.
Serve as a vital liaison for communication involving staff, students, parents, and community.
Coordinate all clerical functions for the supervisor/department.
Assist in providing building/department information and procedures.
Maintain departmental policies, procedure manuals and work instructions.
Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.