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Job Description
Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director of Student Affairs
Northwest Independent School District
SUPERINTENDENT
- Fort Worth, Texas This job is also posted in Northwest Independent School District
Job Details
Job ID:
5775714
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Jun 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Job Title:
Administrative Assistant I - Legal
Wage/Hour Status:
Non-Exempt
Reports to:
Executive Director of Human Resources Pay Grade:
P35 Dept./
Campus:
Legal Duty Days:
235
Date Revised:
06/26
Primary Purpose:
Provide clerical support for the office of the executive director of student affairs. Organize and manage the routine work activities of the legal department and administrative support to the Executive Director of Student Affairs. Support the superintendent's office as needed.
Qualifications:
College hours preferred, high school diploma or GED
Proficient typing and word processing/computer skills
Knowledge of file management systems
Efficient use of 10-key, copier, fax
Attention to detail
Ability to create and modify spreadsheets
Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
Flexible in work situations
Capacity to learn, oversee, and manage network software system
Ability to organize, self-motivate, meet deadlines and handle interruptions
Willingness to follow directions and work well with others
Maintain confidential information
Three years secretarial or administrative support experience, preferably in a public education environment
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Provide administrative support for the executive director of student affairs and legal department.2.
2. Keep administrators informed of appointments, deadlines, meetings, luncheons, and reminders.
3. Provide administrative support for grievance and complaint processes, including: Maintaining the database and filing system;
Calendaring deadlines and ensuring District compliance with deadlines;
Reviewing material and redacting as appropriate;
Informing parties of procedures and obligations;
Coordinating with campuses, departments, and parties to gather documents;
Sending timely notices to parties;
Researching statutes, rules, regulations, and policies; and
Preparing the official record of grievances and complaints for Board of the Trustees, appeals, and authorities
4.Serve as resource person to campus administrators and employees on parent/student complaint/grievance process and the Title IX process.
5. Schedule meetings, hearings, conferences.
6. Schedule and make travel arrangements.
7. Prepare regular and special reports as requested by the administration.
8. Read written materials to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
9. Provide design and editing support for correspondence, presentations, and documents.
10. Assist with maintaining an inventory of office supplies.
11. Support and maintain office budget, including:
Preparing the working budget for the office;
Supporting budget development and management for the office;
Providing regular reports on budget expenditures; and
Maintaining all records, tracking use, submitting invoices, and making payments.
12. Assist with special projects.
13. Maintain confidentiality of privileged and confidential information.
14. Respect and maintain the privacy rights of students, staff, and employees.
15. Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities:
N/A
Equipment Used:
Personal computer, printer, fax machine, copier, calculator, and shredder.
Working Conditions:
Maintain emotional control under stress, work with frequent interruptions. This position requires occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Repetitive hand motions and prolonged use of computer. Position requires frequent bending, stooping, twisting, pulling, overhead reaching, sitting, and keyboarding. Position requires the ability to lift 25 pounds to waist high.
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned, alternative methods of performing your duties, or skills that may be required.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$40,062.80 to $57,622 Per Year
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
