What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant II (226 Days): 2026-2027 School Year position at Dallas Independent School District?
- Coordinate the day-to-day functions of the department to meet the objectives of the department and district.
- Maintain budget records for the department and oversee all budget transactions to ensure timely processing of expenditures.
- Organize and maintain routine office work, make arrangements for appointments, conferences, interviews, and travel.
- Perform administrative duties such as maintaining the department filing system, processing routine correspondence, placing and receiving telephone calls and recorded messages; typing documents, ordering and maintaining supplies, and handling Career and Technical Education expenditures.
- Process a variety of department-related documents and district forms in an accurate and timely manner. Acquire signatures from Legal, Purchasing, and upper management for all documents processed through the Teaching and Learning division.
- Ensure timely notification of department staff regarding issues relating to policies, procedures, and practices.
- Process routine correspondence, including documents for approval, department meeting agendas, and information packets.
- Provide general information to employees, parents, and the public.
- Provide regular feedback to leadership regarding the status of projects or issues.
- Prepare correspondence, forms, spreadsheet reports, etc., for the department head and other staff members using a personal computer and common office software.
- Maintain physical and computerized departmental files.
- Prepare and process purchase orders, payment authorizations, procurement and board documents, and Oracle requisitions.
- Answer incoming calls, take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff.
- Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or equivalent (USA equivalent) and two years of training equivalent to two years of technical education, and/or associate’s degree.
- Five years of directly related experience.
- Mastery of Oracle functions, such as payroll, budget, and requisitions.
- Ability to function independently.
- Ability to maintain a pleasant, non-threatening, and inviting office environment.
- Demonstrated ability to diffuse problems and hostile attitudes.
- Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
- Knowledgeable in the use of office equipment.
- Organizational, interpersonal, and customer service skills required to achieve the goals of the position.
- Proficiency in keyboarding, word processing, spreadsheets, and file maintenance; advanced typing skills of 60 wpm.
- Knowledge of district organization, operations, and administrative policies preferred.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred.
Career Institute West
Job
Administrative Assistant II
Schedule
Full-time
Minimum Salary
49,413.00
Median Salary
63343.00
Job Posting
Apr 10, 2026