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Agawam Public Schools

Administrative Assistant - 10 months

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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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.

$48,670 / year median in Massachusetts

-4% projected decline

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Job Description

Administrative Assistant - 10 months Agawam Public Schools - 4.8 Agawam, MA Job Details Full-time $34,554 - $45,686 a year 10 hours ago Qualifications Phone answering Office activity coordination Educational events Student record keeping Student database management Filing Student information system Executive administrative support Mail distribution Purchase order management Employee data management Special events experience Mail management Field trips for children Parent communication in school administration Paycheck issuance Standardized test administration Mail processing Ordering educational supplies Managing executive calendars Physical document handling Employee record maintenance Field trips (instructional methods) Entry level Payroll record maintenance Quality data entry
Full Job Description Performance Responsibilities:
Under the direction of Administration, works with School, Town Departments, external educational organizations, families and media. Provides information as needed.

Creates and maintains school/department related information, materials, databases, files, forms, records. Data entry as required.

Compile information from a variety of electronic records, databases, and files.

Print software reports as requested.

Support student enrollment/withdrawal functions.

Maintain administrators calendar, schedule appointments, assist with memos and other related correspondence/documents.

Create and/or assist with department/school related memos, correspondence/documents.

Process purchase orders and supply requisitions.

Assist with the organization of district/state assessments.

Coordinate, if applicable; announcements, events, ceremonies, and field trips.

Compile and review documents, correspondence and other related materials before distributing to students, staff, parents and outside organizations. Support payroll function and distribute paychecksCorrect, maintain, and ensure accuracy of the absent management system.

Organize mailings, prepare school materials, and proper disposal of sensitive documents.

Perform duties necessary for start-up and close of the school yearOperate standard office machines and equipmentDistribute mail, answer phones, intercom and door.

Perform other duties as assigned by your Administrator and/or by the Superintendent Each clerical position will have individual tasks related to each performance responsibility.