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Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative

Head Start Administrative Assistant

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $17.65–$20.48/hr

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Shelbyville, KY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/25/2026

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What they do

An Office or Administrative Assistant performs administrative work in an office. Works in a wide variety of office settings, such as a company or business, or a government office or school. Manages paper and electronic files, uses office equipment including computers, responds to phone calls and emails, routes mail and maintains calendars and schedules.

$40,906 / year median in Kentucky

+1% projected growth

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Job Description

JOB TITLE

Head Start Administrative Assistant

JOB SUMMARY

The Head Start Administrative Assistant provides vital administrative and clerical support to ensure the smooth operation of the Head Start program. Reporting to the Program Director, this role is responsible for managing records, preparing reports, coordinating logistics for meetings and trainings, maintaining accurate timesheets and financial tracking, and supporting staff with various operational tasks. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, skilled in Microsoft Office applications, and able to work independently while managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or GED is required. Associate's degree or administrative experience preferred.

COMPENSATION

$17.65 - $20.48 Based on verified experience.

Benefits:

State Health Insurance, State Pension, 100% Tuition covered for IECE or ECE degree, $500 signing bonus & $500 retention bonus, paid sick and annual leave. About Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative The Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative (OVEC) is a consortium of 14 school districts serving over 150,000 students in north central Kentucky. The mission of the Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative is to provide professional learning, advocacy, and services that support, lead and inspire. Established in 1976, the cooperative provides a vehicle for conducting regional planning, development, and implementation of educational programs on a continuing basis. OVEC offers programs that serve member school districts, their student populations and families.