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Fairfax County Public Schools
Executive Administrative Assistant (Region 1)
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What they do
An Executive Assistant provides skilled administrative support for a company executive or professional staff at an organization. Schedules meetings, calls and travel, manages correspondence, handles outside information requests and staff communications; may assist with preparing presentations.
$72,840 / year median in Virginia
-5% projected decline
Job Description
Serves as the executive administrative assistant to an assistant superintendent or auditor general; relieves executive of routine administrative tasks and ensures smooth and efficient administrative operation of the executive's office; and sets daily priorities based on knowledge of the overall functions.
Location:
Gatehouse Administration Center Executive Administrative Assistant (Region 1)Percent Full-Time:
Full Time Contract Length:
260-Day Contract Salary Grade [Salary Information] : Unified Scale-Schedule A/Grade 016-FEU-OP Pay Frequency:
Monthly Closing Date:
01-Sep-2026Open Until Filled:
No Office:
Region 1 Administration Re-Adv.Position:
No Qualifications:
Required Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or possession of a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) certificate. Four (4) years of experience in general office administration, three (3) years of which shall have been at the administrative assistant II level or above. Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience. Knowledge of or interest in issues affecting education. Knowledge of the functions of the school division, its operating procedures, and regulations. Strong analytical and organizational skills. Good judgment, initiative. Proficiency in business English, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Proficiency in office technology. Excellent human relations skills and ability to establish and maintain successful cooperative working relationships with school-based and central office staff, as well as with clients outside of the organization. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.Posting Title:
Executive Administrative Assistant (Region 1)Job Type:
Office Personnel/Clerical Salary Range:
$70,579 - $122,118Major Duties/Essential Functions:
Plans, initiates, and manages administrative activities and procedures for an assistant superintendent; may also perform the same duties for a special assistant or other administrators. Performs complex and responsible duties for the supervisor. Responds to non-technical inquiries and administrative issues referred to by the Board of Supervisors, the School Board, state/county/local government officials, vendors, and the general public. Screens all calls and visitors, answering questions and completing business involving established policy or routine matters without referring to supervisor. Reviews all correspondence for supervisor, replying to those items not requiring supervisor's attention and routing matters requiring action by office directors or other senior staff members. May sign supervisor's name to the correspondence of a routine nature, when requested. Screens all correspondence prepared for supervisor's signature for clarity, completeness of reply, and grammatical and procedural correctness. Maintains control records on incoming correspondence and action documents and follows up on work in progress to ensure timely response or action. Exercises exclusive control over supervisor's appointments with authority for commitment of time. Coordinates and assists with logistics for meetings and conferences for the supervisor. Attends meetings and conferences, develops material for use in official engagements and takes official minutes. Oversees adherence to regulations and policies by subordinate administrative assistants in department or region schools. Produces correspondence, reports, charts, presentations, and other materials using numerous data management techniques. May coordinate the revision and submission of policies, regulations, and notices related to the department. Makes travel arrangements. Performs related duties as required or assigned.Work Environment/Physical Requirements:
This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.Benefits
- Dental Insurance