What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant position at Westford Public Schools?
Job Goal: To meet and greet all students, faculty, staff, and visitors in a positive, professional and welcoming manner. To perform a variety of administrative and secretarial tasks of various degrees under minimal supervision and to efficiently manage the school office. Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Duties
- Assist with daily operation of the school in cooperation with building administration
- Conduct student registration and maintain files
- Gather and report CORI information for all staff and volunteers
- Maintain staff attendance records
- Assist with school year opening and close out
- Ability to generate correspondence between school and home
- Maintain school Fire Drill Log Sheet
- Draft Principal written and electronic correspondences/letters/document, copy, and edit outgoing communications
- Schedule school related appointments for the school administration
- Maintain school events calendar and the website
- Collect and submit staff timesheets
- Registration for new students
- Check residency documents yearly to keep current database accurate
- Maintain enrollment records - enroll/unenroll students
- Minimum of two years college coursework or Associates Degree preferred
- Three to five years of strong office support or other relevant experience
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Google platforms, PowerSchool and Aesop systems
- Strong accuracy with attention to detail
- Ability to recognize and resolve issues with minimal assistance
- Work independently to meet deadlines and collaboratively as a team member
- Exercise sound judgement in handling confidential and sensitive information
- Possess clear and concise written and oral communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude to foster a welcoming atmosphere
- Experience within a school environment preferred
Salary : $37,091 - $52,448