What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Administrative Assistant position at Leicester High School?
High School Administrative Assistant
Leicester High School
Full-time
Secondary
The Administrative Assistant provides clerical support to the administrative staff, acts as a receptionist when necessary, and performs the varied and changing tasks of his/her role to ensure that office operations run smoothly.
In carrying out these responsibilities, the Administrative Assistant shall:
Maintain the files of the office to which he/she is assigned in a standard and appropriate manner;
Type a variety of material such as letters, reports, memoranda, etc., from rough drafts or corrected copy;
Photocopy as required or requested, to include listed copies on official correspondence;
Respond on behalf of his/her office to official inquiries as directed by his/her supervisor;
Proofread work of other office staff members as requested;
Assist in internal mail distribution;
Assure compliance of his/her office with accepted administrative procedures and policies, including personnel and financial management requirements;
Greet all visitors courteously, determine their needs, check appointments, and direct or escort them to the proper person/office;
Answer office telephone and respond appropriately to requests and/or channel calls to the proper person/office;
Complete appropriate paperwork, forms, requests, responses, or other such activity at the direction of his/her supervisor professionally and appropriately;
Utilize the computer hardware and software placed at his/her disposal in the completion of his/her assigned tasks;
Maintain and reconcile Student Activity Accounts in accordance with the District Cash Management Plan and state regulations;
Prepare and maintain purchase orders and requisitions both in computerized and hard copy format, assisting with the preparation of related reports; and
Perform any other related duties or assignments as directed by the building principal.
This is a 210-day-per-school-year position.
Hours: 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
Starting salary per union contract
Pay commensurate with experience.
The start date is to be determined. Training to take place after August 1st, 2026, and before August 24th, 2026