Administrative Assistant Position Available In Richmond, Georgia

Administrative Assistant
Richmond County (GA)
Teaching and Learning Department – Augusta, Georgia This job is also posted in Richmond County School System
Job Details

Job ID:

5214265

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Jun 4, 2025

Starting Date:

Immediately
Job Description

Department or Location:

Teaching & Learning Department

Position Type:

Classified / Non-Contracted

Job Title:

Administrative Assistant

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Assistant Director of Teaching & Learning

Days Worked:

235 Days (12 months)

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High school graduate or GED required. Associate degree or equivalent preferred.

Certification or Licensure:

None required

Skills:

Must be knowledgeable of the necessary materials and information to support the

RCSS K-12

curriculum. Exceptional office skills including technology, computer experience /training preferred. Ability to operate standard office equipment. Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Programs. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, communication and writing skills, and initiative to complete tasks. Ability to multi-task, meet emergency deadlines, and maintain current professional skills. Personal qualities of confidentiality, patience, tact, resourcefulness, and mature judgment. Knowledge of planning, records management, and general school administration.

Work Experience:

A minimum of one year of clerical / office experience is preferred Computer experience is required.

PRIMARY DUTY

This position is responsible for maintaining good rapport with public and school personnel, receiving incoming calls and transferring them appropriately, greeting visitors, and providing efficient secretarial services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Receives and distributes incoming equipment, material, and mail.
2. Type and files written communications, handbooks, brochures (for all county programs), and other appropriate written materials.
3. Copies and distributes materials to school personnel and other individuals whenever requested.
4. Schedules appointments for supervisor and reminds supervisor of appointment.
5. Composes routine business letters, memos, and forms.
6. Performs all secretarial duties for the Professional Learning Specialist.
7. Receives and delivers messages and handles routine calls and requests.
8. Works cooperatively with departmental clerical staff in completing tasks as needed.
9. Efficient use of Microsoft Office.
10. Assist the Professional Learning Specialist with preparing specifications and bids for uniforms and items for various programs.
11. Assist with the preparation of accurate maintenance of the department budget, Eisenhower Title II budget, grants, etc.
12. Create folders, copy, and rename files to internal and external storage devices.
13. Prepares requisitions for all supplies.
14. Prepares textbook orders, as needed.
15. Works cooperatively with all schools in the district.
16. Turns in maintenance requests as needed.
17. Prepares all certificates for Special programs.
18. Maintain record-keeping and clerical functions.
19. Process information requests accurately and quickly as assigned.
20. Operate and maintain routine office equipment.
21. Communicate with all parties in a businesslike, courteous, and efficient manner.
22. Participate in professional development training to maintain and improve knowledge, abilities, and skills
23. The employee shall carry out such other and further duties, whether specifically listed above or not, as are assigned or required by such employee’s supervisor, other appropriate school personnel, law, board policy, administrative regulation, department handbook, as are reasonably necessary to the efficient operation of the school system and its mission.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, and sit.

Date Established:

02/2009
Date(s)

Revised:

06/2023
This description may be changed at any time. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instruction and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Board. Richmond County Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$32,201 to $46,030 SY