Front Desk Administrative Assistant

Front Desk Administrative Assistant

The South Portland School Department is looking for a Front Desk Administrative Assistant to join the team in the District Office. This position welcomes staff, employees, and community members at the school department's central office; performs office organization duties; creates purchase orders; assists with data entry including benefit enrollments; performs general administrative support. This is a year round position, 8 hours per day. Duties include: serving as the receptionist and representative of the school department, routing calls and greeting visitors. Preparing requisitions and assisting with purchasing. Performing benefits enrollment data entry in vendor platforms. Ordering and stocking office and kitchen supplies. Processing incoming and outgoing mail.

Skills and abilities: Ability to operate a work computer and related software. Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Education and/or experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Prior experience in financial or administrative support roles, preferably in a school, university, or nonprofit setting. Experience creating purchase orders and working with accounting or financial management software preferred.

Competitive benefits including health, dental, and paid sick and vacation leave. Salary $25.00-$28.00 per hour commensurate with experience. Criminal History Record Check is required.