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Mesquite ISD
Administrative Assistant - Federal Programs
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Job Description
Administrative Assistant
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Federal Programs JobID:
4475
Position Type:
Paraprofessional
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Admin/Administrative Assistant Date Posted:
9/30/2026
Location:
Business Services Mesquite ISD
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Compensation Plans Clerical/Technical Support Compensation Plan Pay Grade:
4
Shift Type:
Full-Time Wage/Hour Status:
Non-Exempt Reports To:
Director
•Federal Programs This position is funded with Title I, Part A, and continued funding of this position will be based on the availability of Title I Part A, funding.
EMPLOYMENT BEGINS
As soon as possible
PRIMARY PURPOSE
To handle the secretarial duties involved with the Federal Programs (including Title I, Title 2, Title 3, Title IV), by assisting the Director of Federal Programs, by maintaining financial records, assisting administrators, parent liaisons, and maintaining correspondence for any Federal Program staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification:
High School Diploma/GED
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills.
Excel / Word
/ PDF Google Docs
EXPERIENCE
Successful experience as an administrative assistant.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Answer telephones, respond to inquiries or route calls to appropriate person. Have knowledge of computer functions and programs, including Munis, word processing spreadsheets and database. Assist campus Administrative Assistants with requisitions, account codes, and documentation requirements. Provide campuses with current Federal Program required forms. Update forms and upload to Google Docs periodically. Must have a service-oriented personality. Assemble materials for workshops and meetings. Have the ability to multi-task and pay close attention to details. Prepare requisitions for purchases and checks. Maintain tracking spreadsheets, databases, and supporting documents. Organize and maintain Federal Program records and documentation for compliance audit purposes. Make travel arrangements including air and hotel reservations. Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
WORKING CONDITIONS
Mental Demands:
Reading, analyzing, and interpreting general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Writing routine reports and correspondence. Effectively presenting information and responding to questions from groups of administrators, managers, employees, clients, customers, and/or the general public. Interacting with the instructional staff and occasionally meeting multiple demands from several people. Interpreting a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.
Physical demands/environmental factors:
Reaching with hands and arms and frequently repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion. Lifting/moving up to 10 pounds such as supplies of copier paper. Moderate noise level in the work environment The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.