Administrative Assistant 2026-27 Tillicum Middle School

Duties & Responsibilities

Provides secretarial support to work group; performs skilled word processing, data entry and typing; operates a variety of office machines.

Answers telephones and assists visitors; provides a variety of customer service and public relations to the public, district staff, and other agencies; answers informational inquiries; takes messages.

Maintains a variety of records and files, and gathers information for reports.

Prepares, processes and distributes a variety of materials.

Performs special projects, such as compiling information for reports.

Provides back-up and peak-load assistance to office staff.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent and one year of secretarial/clerical experience.
• Knowledge of customer service procedures.
• Knowledge of general office machines.
• Knowledge of word processing software.
• Knowledge of correct grammar, spelling and English usage.

Skills

• Accurate word processing and data input.
• Organization.
• Problem solving.
• Telephone etiquette.
• Ability to operate a multi-line phone system.
• Ability to use or learn the use of spreadsheet and database software.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to effective oral communication skills.
• Ability to perform all physical activities and meet all physical requirements indicated in section above.
• Ability to exert all necessary mental effort indicated in section above.
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with applicable Board policies and District and Legal requirements.
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

Benefits

The position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life-insurance eligibility is based upon 630 hours worked within a school year. Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.