2026-27 Administrative Assistant IV - Horizon HS

Administrative Assistant IV

Location: Horizon High School

11 months, 8 hours/day

Grade 18, $17.99/hour

Non-Interim Position

Start Date: 7/6/2026

Purpose Statement

The job of Administrative Assistant IV is done for the purpose of providing support to the educational process with specific responsibilities for complex and confidential secretarial and administrative support to the high school-site principal and other administrators; conveying information regarding school functions and procedures; ensuring efficient operation of support functions; and coordinating assigned projects and site activities.

This job reports to High School Principal

Essential Functions

Compiles data from a wide variety of sources for the purpose of preparing reports, making recommendations; and/or preparing information for assigned administrator.

Coordinates a wide variety of projects, functions and/or program components for the purpose of completing activities and/or delivering services in a timely fashion.

Maintains a wide variety of manual and electronic documents files and records for the purpose of providing up-to-date information and/or historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements.

Monitors a wide variety activities on behalf of assigned Administrator for the purpose of achieving goals and meeting target dates in compliance with established guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Monitors students referred for illness or disciplinary action for the purpose of ensuring student welfare and maintaining a secure office environment.

Oversees the work activities within the office for the purpose of organizing assignments, monitoring progress, and ensuring completion within established guidelines.

Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops, and/or trainings for the purpose of providing or receiving information, recording minutes, and supporting the needs of the attendees.

Prepares a wide variety of reports, documents and correspondence of a confidential and non- confidential nature for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, conveying information and/or authorizing action.

Presents information on administrative procedures for the purpose of orienting new personnel and/or disseminating information to existing personnel.

Processes a wide variety of documents and materials for the purpose of disseminating information in compliance with administrative guidelines and/or regulatory requirements.

Procures supplies and materials for the purpose of maintaining availability of required items.

Reconciles account balances for assigned budget categories for the purpose of maintaining accurate account balances.

Represents assigned Administrator in their absence for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required for their functions.

Researches a variety of topics for the purpose of providing information and/or recommendations and/or addressing a variety of administrative requirements.

Responds to a wide variety of inquiries from internal and external parties for the purpose of providing information, facilitating communication among parties and/or providing direction.

Schedules a wide variety of activities for the purpose of making necessary arrangements for assigned administrator.

Supports assigned administrative personnel for the purpose of providing assistance with their functions and responsibilities.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Skills are required to perform multiple tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; planning and managing projects, and performing basic bookkeeping and record keeping.

Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: concepts of grammar and punctuation; basic bookkeeping principles; business telephone etiquette; common office machines.

Ability is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working with constant interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 75% sitting, 10% walking, and 15% standing. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience: Job related experience is desired.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Equivalence

Required Testing Certificates

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Continuing Educ./Training

Clearances

Criminal Background Clearance

Pre-Employment Proficiency Test

Valid Arizona DPS Level I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

FLSA Status - Non Exempt

Paradise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the School's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), or Title II of the Genetic Information NonDiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.

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