Administrative Assistant – Payroll at Central Administration Office Position Available In Chester, Pennsylvania

Administrative Assistant

• Payroll at Central Administration Office 3.

8 3.8 out of 5 stars 540 Trestle Pl, Downingtown, PA 19335

JobID:

5374

Position Type:

Support/Administrative Assistant Date Posted:

6/26/2025

Location:

Downingtown, PA Date Available:

08/01/2025

Closing Date:

07/09/2025

Position:

Administrative Assistant

• Payroll (JobID 5374)

Location:

Administration Building/Central Office Start Date:

August 1, 2025

Specifications:

7.00 hours per day, 5 days per week for 260 contract days, Year-round with benefits Pay rate: $29.73 per hour Are you passionate about helping ALL students learn in a collaborative environment? If so, we may have the career for you! At DASD, we are committed to sharing values of diversity and inclusion in order to achieve and sustain excellence in education. As a diverse district, we continually seek ways to strengthen our educational environment. We believe that we can best promote excellence by recruiting and retaining a diverse group of staff who bring various backgrounds and perspectives. Our ability to create and maintain a climate of respect is critical to attaining the best teaching and learning environment. If you want to be part of our “Downingtown Proud” team

• please apply!

Help us with our mission to educate all students to meet the rigorous challenges of a global society. At the Downingtown Area School District we value our employees. We seek to hire new staff who: Communicate openly to build relationships and trust Partner with team members to see the TEAM succeed Demonstrate a growth mindset and seek ongoing opportunities for growth Embrace and support a safe and inclusive environment Eagerly and enthusiastically support student learning Strive to be kind and reflective Focus on the solution and put people first Lead by example!

Job Summary:

To ensure the accurate and timely generation of confidential payroll checks for every employee of the organization based on the information supplied on employee time sheets and provided by department secretaries, cafeteria managers and administrators.

Qualifications:

To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skills and/or ability necessary. High school diploma plus two years post secondary education or 2 years work experience in a similar position. Strong mathematical ability, accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to operate a computer with demonstrated knowledge of application programs. Ability to effectively operate calculator, printer, copier, and other basic office machines. Ability to interact well with other staff, strong communication skills. Excellent clerical and bookkeeping skills. Proficiency in the use of technology for individual and system management, communication, and research. Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements. Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

(Abbreviated

• Please review the attached Job Description for more details on this specific opportunity) Processes payroll for all paid District employees. Prints, sorts, and inserts checks in envelopes for distribution. Maintains employee records information
• tax deductions, address changes, salary changes, and all other payroll deductions.

Assists Payroll Supervisor in maintaining employee attendance tracking. Processes personal day requests for all employees. Completes all mortgage verifications, tax sheltered annuity applications, unemployment forms, and wage attachments (Domestic Relations, Berkheimer, etc). Handles all employee payroll deduction accounts and their billing processes (United Way, Domestic Relations, Credit Union, tax sheltered annuities, etc.). Responds to all incoming telephone inquiries concerning payroll. Assists with Aesop and STS related inquires. Assists with all supplemental contracts for the district including payment and tracking reports. Assists with direct deposit file, taxes, PSERS, and third party administrator. Assists with keeping website content up to date. Trains support staff on the use of the time and attendance system; issues prox cards. Acts as a backup to the Payroll Supervisor. Creates and maintains position procedure outline to describe day to day duties of the position/department as needed.

DASD Benefits Information :

Select Health Benefits a la carte

• Only pay for what you need Medical Coverage through IBX
• PPO plans only No Primary Care Physician necessary No referrals required IBC has extensive local and national networks Prescription Coverage through CVS/Caremark Dental Coverage
• Delta Dental Active PPO Allows use of in-network and out-of-network providers Vision Coverage
• Vision Benefits of America (VBA) Eligibility
• No Waiting Period All employees may enroll in the district’s health benefit plans effective with their date of hire into the benefit eligible position.

Eligible Dependents A legally married spouse as defined by PA law and children up to age 26 may enroll in the District’s health benefit plans. New Hires or Newly Eligible You have 31 days from the date that you are benefit eligible to make your elections. If you do not make elections during this time, you will only be enrolled into any benefit that is provided by the District at no cost to you. Flexible Spending Accounts Benefit eligible employees have the opportunity to elect to participate in a Flexible Spending Account. DASD offers both a Healthcare Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account. This benefit allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for out of pocket eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses. Support for the Whole You Fitness Program Receive $150 back when you complete 120 workouts at an approved fitness facility within 365 days. www.ibx.com/reimbursements Nutritional Counseling Up to 6 free visits per calendar year with a registered dietitian. Employee Assistance Program Health Advocate is a free, confidential program that offers EAP+ Work/Life benefits to help you address difficulties in your life by providing short term assistance with personal, family, and work issues. In addition, it simplifies the navigation of the health care system by helping you find the right doctors, resolving billing and insurance claim issues, explaining benefit coverages, helping your parents or in-laws with the complexities of Medicare, and much more! Telemedicine The telemedicine benefit through SwiftMD is offered to

ALL DASD

employees at no cost to you. The telemedicine benefit allows for consultations with US board-certified doctors over the phone or online, from your home, office, or on the road. These physicians can diagnose, recommend treatment, and submit prescriptions to your pharmacy of choice. Retirement

• Member of State Pension System (PSERS) As a PSERS member, you’ll join with over a half million fellow public school employees who are also members.

You’ll contribute to your own personal PSERS retirement account and have a safe and secure benefit payment(s) from one of the largest public retirement plans in the nation. Student Loan Forgiveness All DASD employees are eligible to apply for loan forgiveness through the federal government’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Find out more here:

https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service Life Benefit Pays 1 x your basic annual salary up to maximum of $60,000 Income Protection Benefit Pays 60% of your basic monthly pay, up to $1,500 per month Paid Time Off 12 sick days annually 3 personal days annually 10 vacation days annually; 1 additional day per year after 5 years of employment up to a maximum of 20 days per year 19 paid holidays per year Tuition Reimbursement 75% of tuition if grade of ‘B’ or better is attained; limit 12 credits per year. Salary Increases Minimum of 3.3% per year Retiree Benefits Personal Days Payout Sick Days Payout EOE