Administrative Assistant

Administrative AssistantProvides comprehensive administrative support to the principal, department head or other administrative personnel. This position is responsible for receiving phone calls, correspondence, deliveries, visitors and volunteers and responding and referring appropriately as well as preparing materials for distribution and submission of maintenance work orders. This position must comply with and maintain knowledge of all policies and regulations pertinent to the district, school and/or department.Essential Functions:Receive and direct telephone calls, correspondence, deliveries, and visitors, and respond or refer appropriately.Prepare, type, copy, mail, and file materials such as correspondence, reports, and bulletins.Schedule appointments and meetings.Assist in preparation and dissemination of materials and in the use of office equipment.Provide backup and assistance to other clerical areas.Comply with and maintain knowledge of all policies and regulations pertinent to the district, school and/or department.Place work orders for school or department.Process routine office forms, including sick/vacation leave, payroll, purchase orders, printing requests, etc., as assigned or directed.Maintain employee files.Compile statistical reports as assigned or directed.Perform bookkeeping functions as assigned or directed.Manage grant requests and monitor administrative details following approval.Prepares all enrollment forms for new student registration.Provides the withdrawal process for the guidance department.Make copies of MAP scores to send home to parents and assist with the distribution of report cards.Prepares guidance correspondences between schools in district and out of district for students' permanent records.Organization of testing materials for the State testing of SCREADY and SCPASS.Also, prepare for students' paper and pencils as needed.Inspects dress code violations.Conduct translations when needed for administration when students and parents speak Spanish.Prepares lunch duty schedule.Helps organize commencement ceremony. check in/ out students, volunteers, and visitorsManages all student withdrawals.Obtains necessary documentation and conducts an exit interview to ensure that student is properly coded when withdrawn from school.Prepares student IDs.Create a positive, helping, and caring environment for teachers, staff and students.Reviews any potential address issues or out of zone students.Create work orders for building maintenance and custodial crews to care for the buildingPrepares weekly statistical reports: for students with a 1.0 avg and tracks GPA for any athlete that has a grade of below 70. Prepares end of quarter, semester reports for AD/District.Compares daily In School Suspension (ISS) list to students on current teams to make sure they are not on the list, so they are able to play in games.Manages the Athletic department website (edits, updates, posts, schedules, rosters, events, photos etc...)Manages all coach's paperwork and makes sure all is kept up to date.Monitor Athletic Dept parking passes.Assist in upkeep of athletic students' records.Coordinate the district dinner program for all students in sports that require meals. Order, Track, handout, and report on all meals daily, weekly, monthly.Composes and distributes parent communications as neededIn addition to the above general duties and responsibilities, the following are specific to the identified areas:School-based/Guidance Prepare transcripts, schedule appointments, and manage correspondence for guidance staff. Assist parents with DSS or other forms. Gather academic work for students who are absent or attending alternative schools. Assist counselors, social workers, and Community Development Facilitator as needed. Ensure accuracy of enrollment, transfer, and withdrawal procedures as assigned or directed. Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive data and adherence to local, state, and federal guidelines.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.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:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.Work Place Expectations: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, I am to 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.Reports To:Chief Administrative and Human Resources OfficerDays Per Year: 190 days, 6 hours per daySalary Classification: Paid on the Classified Staff Salary Schedule 106Employee Group: Classified