Administrative Associate

Administrative Assistant

Provides comprehensive administrative support to the principal, department head or other administrative personnel. Essential functions include receiving telephone calls, correspondence, deliveries and visitors, and responding or referring appropriately. Prepares, types, copies, mails, and files materials such as correspondence, reports, and bulletins. Schedules appointments and meetings. Assists in preparation of materials and in the use of office equipment. Provides backup and assistance to other clerical areas. Complies with and maintains knowledge of all policies and regulations pertinent to the district, school and/or department. Places work orders for school or department. Processes routine office forms, including sick/vacation leave, payroll, purchase orders, printing requests, etc., as assigned or directed. Maintains employee files. Compiles statistical reports as assigned or directed. Performs bookkeeping functions as assigned or directed. Manages grant requests and monitors administrative details following approval. Specific duties include preparing transcripts, scheduling appointments, and managing correspondence for guidance staff. Assists parents with DSS or other forms. Gathers academic work for students who are absent or attending alternative schools. Assists counselors, social workers, and Community Development Facilitator as needed. Ensures accuracy of enrollment, transfer, and withdrawal procedures as assigned or directed. Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive data and adherence to local, state, and federal guidelines. Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Chief Officer, Superintendent or other district office administrator as designated by the Superintendent.

Qualifications: Associate's degree or equivalent from a two year college preferred. High school diploma and one year relevant office experience; or general education degree (GED) and three years relevant office experience. To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Ability to use the Internet for research applications. Minimum of 60 wpm. Database management skills are desirable. Must possess working knowledge of common office equipment, such as fax, copier, calculator, etc.

Physical demands include lifting items needed to perform the functions of the job. Staff member shall use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job. While performing this job the staff member shall sit, stand and walk for required periods of time. Speak and hear. Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision. Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.

Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds. Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting. Have regular and punctual attendance. Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities. As an employee of Beaufort County School District, adhere to confidentiality as directed by Federal, State and Local Laws/Regulations; and in accordance with district administrative rules as it pertains to sensitive information, employee information and student information. Failure to adhere to confidentiality may result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination of employment.