What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Assistant to Superintendent/Board of Trustees (June 2026) position at Texas City Indep School Dist?
Reports to: Superintendent
Status: Nonexempt
Term: 226 days
Primary Purpose:
Ensure the efficient operation of the superintendent’s office and provide clerical services to the superintendent and board of trustees. Work under general supervision and direct the work of clerical employees assigned. Handle confidential information and frequent contact with all levels of district employees, outside agencies, and the general public. The Secretary to Superintendent/ Board of Trustees must be flexible, have excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work well with all school district personnel, members of the community and outside vendors and clients.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED
Commissioned as a Notary Public for the State of Texas preferred; eligibility to obtain commission required
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Proficient keyboarding, word processing, and file maintenance skills
Knowledge of school district organization, operations, and administrative policies strongly preferred
Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to use personal computer software to develop spreadsheets, databases, and word processing
Experience:
Three years or more advanced secretarial experience with extensive contact with people
Prior experience in executive office of public school campus, district, or another entity required
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Records, Reports, and Correspondence
1. Prepare and post official board agenda and records.
2. Attend all meetings of the Board of Trustees and record minutes of all proceedings.
3. Attend meetings of the Superintendent’s Cabinet as required.
4. Collect, organize, copy, and bind all materials for board meetings; distribute to board
members.
5. Prepare all correspondence, memoranda, and reports for superintendent using personal
computer.
6. Compile information and prepare reports as needed.
7. Distribute board materials to administrators, and media as required by policy and statute.
8. Prepare purchase orders and payment authorizations.
Reception and Phones
9. Schedule appointments and maintain superintendent’s calendar.
10. Greet visitors and respond to routine inquiries from staff and public; refer appropriate
inquiries or problems to superintendent/designee.
11. Answer incoming calls and handle questions from public, outside agencies, board of trustees, and staff.
Other
12. Performs highly responsible administrative secretarial/clerical and operational support
activities; assists in arranging and coordinating department assignments and activities.
13. Organize and manage routine work activities of the Superintendent’s office.
14. Maintain physical and computerized files, including board minutes and closed session
records.
15. Assist with travel arrangements for board members and administrators as needed, including
making hotel reservations, submitting conference registration forms, and obtaining
reimbursements for travel expenses.
16. Review and distribute mail for the Superintendent and Board of Trustees.
17. Maintain confidentiality of information.
18. Perform other duties as assigned.
Equipment Used:
Personal computer, printer, copier, and fax machine.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress. Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
Pay:
PG 6 - Clerical-Paraprofessional Pay Plan