What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Secretary - Purchasing and Distribution position at Lee's Summit R-7 School District?
2026-27 School Year
244 days/year
7.5 hours/day
Purpose Statement
The job of Administrative Secretary was established for the purpose/s of providing administrative and secretarial support to assigned administrative personnel; coordinating activities of assigned administrative personnel; monitoring assigned activities; and providing information, recommendations and/or direction as requested by assigned administrator.
Essential Functions
Skill-Based Competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
Knowledge-Based Competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: business telephone etiquette; concepts of grammar and punctuation; and office practices and procedures.
Ability-Based Competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; displaying tact and courtesy; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; being attentive to detail; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; working as part of a team; and working with frequent interruptions.
Required Testing
None Specified
Certificates & Licenses
None Specified
Continuing Educ. / Training
None Specified
Clearances
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
FLSA Status
Non Exempt
244 days/year
7.5 hours/day
Purpose Statement
The job of Administrative Secretary was established for the purpose/s of providing administrative and secretarial support to assigned administrative personnel; coordinating activities of assigned administrative personnel; monitoring assigned activities; and providing information, recommendations and/or direction as requested by assigned administrator.
Essential Functions
- Compiles data from a variety of sources (e.g. work orders, budget reports, specialized reports, personnel records, etc.) for the purpose of complying with financial, legal and/or administrative requirements.
- Coordinates a variety of projects, functions and/or program components (e.g. meetings, in-service events, travel and accommodations, etc.) 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 (e.g. budget data, employee records, financial records, reports, etc.) for the purpose of providing up-to-date information and/or historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
- Monitors a variety of activities on behalf of assigned Administrator (e.g. account balances, work order status, etc.) for the purpose of achieving goals and meeting target dates.
- 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 variety of documents (e.g. correspondence, agendas, minutes, event programs, bulletins, reports, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information and/or creating documentation in compliance with established guidelines.
- Processes documents and materials (e.g. time sheets, work orders, requisitions, travel reimbursements, budget transfers, etc.) for the purpose of disseminating information in compliance with administrative guidelines and/or regulatory requirements.
- Reconciles account balances for assigned budget categories for the purpose of maintaining accurate account balances.
- Researches a variety of topics (e.g. current practices, policies, education codes, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or recommendations and/or addressing a variety of administrative requirements.
- Responds to a variety of inquiries from a variety of internal and external parties (e.g. staff, parents, students, public agencies, etc.) for the purpose of providing information or direction and/or facilitating communication among parties.
- Schedules a wide variety of activities (e.g. appointments, meetings, travel reservations/accommodations, facility usage, etc.) 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.
- Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Skill-Based Competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
Knowledge-Based Competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: business telephone etiquette; concepts of grammar and punctuation; and office practices and procedures.
Ability-Based Competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; displaying tact and courtesy; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; being attentive to detail; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; working as part of a team; and working with frequent interruptions.
Required Testing
None Specified
Certificates & Licenses
None Specified
Continuing Educ. / Training
None Specified
Clearances
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
FLSA Status
Non Exempt