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School Administrative Unit No. 29

Administrative Assistant I- Purchasing Full-Time Year Round at Keene High School

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Keene, NH (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/25/2026

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A Purchasing Assistant assists buyers and staff in the purchasing or procurement department of a business or store. Assists with checking and completing purchase orders, communicates with vendors and suppliers, maintains records and provides data entry.

$50,619 / year median in New Hampshire

-7% projected decline

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Job Description

Position Type:

Secretarial/Clerical/Administrative Assistant - 12 Months (year round)

Date Posted:

7/24/2026

Location:

Keene High School Keene High School is seeking a detail-oriented and organized professional to join our team as an Administrative Assistant I (Purchasing). This role is essential to our daily operations, ensuring that our school has the resources it needs to succeed through efficient clerical and financial support. The primary purpose of this position is to manage a variety of clerical, bookkeeping, and accounting activities.

Key Details:

Purchasing:

Coordinate the acquisition of supplies and services for district schools.

Accounting & Bookkeeping:

Maintain accurate financial records and process transactions.

Budget Support:

Assist in monitoring departmental budgets and financial reporting.

Clerical Operations:

Manage documentation, filing, and data entry related to fiscal activities. Why choose KHS?

Top-Tier Benefits:

High-quality health and dental insurance, life insurance, EAP, etc.

Retirement Security:

Enrollment in the New Hampshire Retirement System (NHRS).

Work-Life Balance:

Generous time off, holidays, and a set, year-round schedule.

Qualifications Education:

High School diploma or equivalent.

Skills:

Strong basic accounting skills and proficiency with financial data.

Experience:

2�3 years of job-related experience is preferred. Please see job description #3307 on the SAU29.org website. Apply on-line at www.sau29.org Questions? Contact Human Resources at 603-357-9007 ext. 3 or e-mail at humanresources@sau29.org The school districts comprising SAU 29 do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or any other legally protected class in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of Human Resources, NHSAU 29, 193 Maple Ave., Keene, NH - 357-9007 For more information on this position, please read the full description document. 3307 Admin Assistant-Purchasing