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Administrative Assistant
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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.
$40,158 / year median in Texas
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Administrative Assistant
La Joya Independent School District
Jimmy Carter Early College High School - La Joya, Texas This job is also posted in La Joya Independent School District
Job Details
Job ID:
5920911
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Sep 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description
Job Title:
Campus Secretary (Administrative Assistant)
Wage/Hour Status:
Non-Exempt Reports to: Principal Pay Grade 6: Administrative Support Pay
Dept/School:
Campus Updated:
July 2024
District Primary Purpose:
To assist and promote La Joya ISD in implementing a rigorous curriculum/instructional program that supports student success and achievement.
Department Primary Purpose:
Assist the principal in the overall organization and operations of the campus.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High School Diploma or GED
Secretarial/ Clerical Training
Experience:
Three years experience as a secretary, or five years experience as school clerk
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing
Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records
Knowledge of basic accounting principles
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to perform a variety of tasks often changing assignment on short notice
Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Manage campus budget and bookkeeping.
Prepare and make cash deposits for activity account(s). May be responsible for maintenance of activity check register(s) and ledger(s). Process, organize, and send for payment of Purchase Orders.
Facilitate office routines and records such as staff attendance, substitute logs and visitor logs.
Prepare a variety of materials, such as letters, student records, reports, memos, and monthly statements.
Assist with campus budget preparation and maintain accurate records of expenditures. Prepare and process purchase orders and receive, store, and issue supplies and equipment
Prepare campus communications, correspondence, forms, manuals, reports, purchase orders, and payment authorizations following district standards and requirements.
Maintain school calendar of events.
Assist with campus budget preparation and maintain accurate records of expenditures. Prepare and process purchase orders and receive, store, and issue supplies and equipment.
Receive incoming calls, take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff.
Schedule meetings and appointments and maintain calendar for principal.
Assist with planning, preparation, and setup of faculty meetings and campus activities.
Coordinate campus activities as assigned by principal.
Supervise office clerical staff.
Assist students, teachers, and parents as needed. Maintain confidentiality.
Perform other duties as assigned by principal.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress.
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer. Works with frequent interruptions. Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting.
POSITION WORKING DAYS
Elementary:
217
Middle School 220
Specialty Campus 226 All applications must be submitted on line for professional and clerical positions to the La Joya I.S.D. Office of Human Resources Department. (www.lajoyaisd.com)
Position Type:
Full-Time
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required