Administrative Assistant (12-Month Position)

Bristol Public Schools; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 3,720,000 - 4,666,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Board of Education is seeking an Administrative Assistant for a 12-month position at the South Side School in Bristol, CT. This role supports the Secretarial department under the Building Principal and handles confidential student and staff records.

The successful candidate will display strong organizational skills, experience with Munis and PowerSchool, and the ability to manage calendars, correspondence, reports and attendance data with accuracy and discretion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; prior office experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents; strong typing and filing skills.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, Munis and PowerSchool; maintains confidentiality.
• Ability to establish good relations with students, staff and the community.

Responsibilities

• Perform secretarial duties for a K-5 school and support the department.
• Set up and maintain office files; manage calendars and appointments.
• Process budgets, prepare reports, and handle data entry and attendance.
• Input attendance, prepare diplomas, schedules and handbooks as needed.
• Coordinate purchasing, supplies, and school accounting records.

Skills

Word

Excel

Munis

PowerSchool

Public relations

Office equipment

Accuracy

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Munis

PowerSchool

Job description

Administrative Assistant (12-Month Position) JobID: 7872

• Position Type: Clerical & Secretarial/ Secretary
• Date Posted: 9/10/2026
• Location: South Side School
• Date Available: As soon as possible

POSITION TITLE: Administrative Assistant – (12 Month Position)
LOCATION: SOUTH SIDE SCHOOL
DEPARTMENT: SECRETARIAL
REPORTS TO: BUILDING PRINCIPAL
SUMMARY: Responsible for secretarial duties associated with the K-5 school.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Knowledge of and operation of varied office machines.
• Set up and maintain office files.
• Maintain appointment calendar, receive calls and schedule appointments.
• Maintain activity calendar.
• Process and update budget requests.
• Assist with preparation of statistical information and special reports.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and staff records.
• Maintain accurate files, records and accounts.
• Respond to inquiries from students, staff and the general public.
• Compile and submit reports as required.
• Prepare and follow up on purchase orders (MUNIS).
• Input attendance data as required.
• Type student and staff accident reports.
• Enter and withdraw students from database.
• Order supplies using the standard supply list.
• Maintain school's accounting records.
• Maintain building rental calendar.
• Complete all required correspondence.
• Process all materials and correspondence for PPT's.
• Coordinate staff placing information into the student database system.
• Prepare master schedule for distribution.
• Prepare diploma lists and coordinate graduation activities.
• Prepare faculty lists.
• Coordinate the preparation of student and faculty handbooks.
• Perform other duties as required by supervisors.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: NONE

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY, AN INDIVIDUAL MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM EACH ESSENTIAL DUTY SATISFACTORILY. THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND/OR ABILITY REQUIRED. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred. Previous office experience desirable.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
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.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts appropriate to the position.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Basic knowledge and experience with job related computer hardware and software applications. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and related software.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to deal with problems.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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. Proficient in Word, Excel, Munis, and Power school; good telephone techniques; general office skills; adaptability; operation of office machines; accuracy; good public relations skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is most frequently required to actively circulate around the facility. This involves frequent transitions from standing, to sitting, to bending. The employee is required to work with hands and continuously will repeat the same hand, arm or finger motion many times as in typing or word processing. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds, such as AV equipment and books. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. The employee continuously is interacting with the public, staff and students. The employee frequently will be required to meet multiple demands from several people.

SALARY: Class B of the Secretarial Contract Salary Range Step 1 $27.37 - Step 4 $33.87
Hours: 8:40 AM to 4:00 PM

APPLICATION: Those currently employed by the Bristol Board of Education complete an online application by 4:00 p.m. on September 17, 2026. All others fill out an online application at www.applitrack.com/Bristol/onlineapp.
9/10/2026 IW/mma
PC# 51000010

Postings current as of 9/10/2026 7:04:00 PM CST.

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