10-Month School Admin Assistant | Front Desk & Ops

Greenfield Public Schools; Greenfield (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenfield Public Schools' Newton Elementary School in Greenfield, MA seeks a School Year Administrative Assistant to support the principal and site staff. The 10‑month position runs about 7 hours daily with a starting wage of $21.62 per hour, aligned with the Administrative Assistant contract.

Responsibilities include front‑line reception, payroll materials, mail processing, data management in systems like PowerSchool, and coordinating events and communications.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Office Administration or equivalent is required or high school diploma with relevant experience.
• 1–3 years of prior experience as secretary, receptionist, or administrative assistant preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency with office equipment and computer applications is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct administrative support to the principal and site staff.
• Greet and direct visitors professionally.
• Process mail and prepare outgoing mail and packages as needed.
• Support payroll materials and purchase requisitions.
• Coordinate communications and information flow for school operations.
• Assist with coordinating school events and volunteers.
• Maintain school filing system and calendars, and manage data in systems like PowerSchool/AESOP.

Skills

Office administration

Communication

Organization

Confidentiality

Independent work

Attendance

Education

Associate’s Degree in Office Administration or equivalent

High school diploma / GED

Associate degree preferred

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database management

Communications programs

Job description

Greenfield Public Schools' Newton Elementary School in Greenfield, MA seeks a School Year Administrative Assistant to support the principal and site staff. The 10‑month position runs about 7 hours daily with a starting wage of $21.62 per hour, aligned with the Administrative Assistant contract.

Responsibilities include front‑line reception, payroll materials, mail processing, data management in systems like PowerSchool, and coordinating events and communications.