Senior Administrative Assistant- High School, BCHS
Bristol Public Schools · Bristol, CT · 2 wk ago
AdministrativeFull-time
Department: Senior Administrative Assistant
Reports to: Building Principal
About the role
Responsible for secretarial duties associated with the high school.
Responsibilities
- Operate varied office machines and maintain accurate general office records and files, including staff and student records, confidential principals' files.
- Maintain confidentiality of staff and student records, including incident reporting.
- Maintain an accurate inventory of supplies and equipment; prepare requisitions utilizing the MUNIS system.
- Assist with technology and building repair requests.
- Assist with fundraisers and field trip approvals; maintain records.
- Maintain appointment calendar(s), activity calendar; receive calls and schedule appointments.
- Prepare correspondence, including electronic versions with the Parent Square app.
- Direct inquiries from students, staff, and the general public to the appropriate staff.
- Prepare faculty and staff lists for staff, administration, and BOE.
- Assist with PTO and professional development forms.
- Use Frontline Absence Management and communicate with Educational Staffing Services (ESS).
- Prepare payroll; submit staff attendance data and staff coverage sheets.
- Maintain and update student and staff records in PowerSchool.
- Create and maintain athletic eligibility lists using PowerSchool, Final Forms, and FusionPoint Sports.
- Assist with coordination of staff gatherings and professional development supplies.
- Coordinate all aspects of the graduation ceremony and activities, including the graduate list and diplomas.
- Coordinate the preparation of student and staff handbooks.
- Assist with preparation of statistical information and special reports, including the Master Schedule report.
- Delegate and monitor roles and responsibilities of the secretarial team.
- Take notes and prepare minutes of meetings, especially for the secretarial team.
- Perform other duties as required by supervisors.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Supervise secretarial staff within the building; assign secretarial/clerical work within the office.
- Supervise staff associated with the PowerSchool data system.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred; previous office experience is desirable.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively with parents, staff, and students.
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts appropriate to the position.
- Basic knowledge and experience with job-related computer hardware and software applications, especially Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.
- Ability to perform duties with awareness of district requirements and Board of Education Policies.
- Typing and word processing; filing; stenography desirable; good telephone techniques; general office skills; adaptability; operation of office machines; accuracy; good public relations.
Physical Demands
- Frequent transitions from standing, to sitting, to bending while circulating around the facility.
- Repetitive hand, arm, or finger motion (e.g., typing or word processing).
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds (e.g., AV equipment and books).
- Close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
- Moderate to busy noise level.
- Continuous interaction with the public, staff, and students.
- Frequent requirement to meet multiple demands from several people.
Pay
Per Secretarial Contract (BPS Contracts).
Schedule
7:15 AM to 3:15 PM.