Bedford Public Schools

Invites applications for the position of:

Administrative Assistant – Student Office

 High School

Description:

Responsible for Maintaining the efficiency of the High School student office.

Responsibilities:

Performance Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to the principal, assistant principals, program administrators and directors

Assist in receiving and directing parents and visitors, as well as, assist teachers and students with information and services

Assist with the distribution of mail, operation and control of main switchboard

Process purchase orders

Assist, when necessary, in maintaining and publishing daily attendance 

Assist with operation of office machines

Enter student disciplinary records on the student management database

Attend to ill students when nurse is not available

Respond to intercom messages and assist faculty in locating students

Perform other duties as assigned

Essential Functions of the Job:

Must possess the ability to:

Work independently in a fast paced, multi-task environment

Exercise sound judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information

Deal tactfully with others

Maintain a good working relationship with co-workers and the general public

Work at the computer for extended periods of time

Evidence of good knowledge of office support functions

Possess clear and concise written and oral communications skills as required

Maintain awareness of emergency procedures

Demonstrate appropriate telephone etiquette

Specialty Areas:

Willingness to work in a fast paced environment

Ability to keyboard

Ability to assist parents and visitors with information and services

Ability to use office software

Physical and Environmental Demands of the Job:

The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

Normal office environment

Some lifting

Extended time at terminal, on telephone or other office machines

Qualification:

High School Diploma

Experience in office setting preferred with willingness to learn advanced office based technologies

Salary/Benefits:

In accordance with the Bedford Schools’ Administrative Assistant Contract

Bedford Public Schools are committed to hiring, mentoring, and retaining a diverse staff. We are relentless in our efforts to bolster equity, in both academic and work spaces, by fostering a culture of belonging and ensuring our diverse employees and students have equitable access to the resources and opportunities needed to thrive — personally, professionally, and academically.