Administrative Assistant 2 - Achievement and Leadership

Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO)); Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Service Center of Central Ohio in Columbus, Ohio, seeks an Administrative Assistant 2 - Achievement and Leadership to provide confidential secretarial support and organize Center operations. Strong typing, data entry, file management, calendar maintenance, and communication duties are essential.

The role emphasizes discretion, policy adherence, and collaboration with staff to ensure smooth administration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and a satisfactory pre-employment skill test score.
• Post-secondary secretarial or office management training is desirable.
• Meets health requirements and a clear criminal record.
• Proficient in data entry, spelling, proofreading, and grammar.
• Proficient in office protocol and information technology systems.
• Congenial telephone etiquette with multi-line system experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative support duties to facilitate Center operations.
• Organize and maintain a functional filing system for records.
• Uphold board policies and follow administrative guidelines.
• Answer phones, direct calls, and take/deliver messages efficiently.
• Maintain office calendar and schedule appointments as directed.
• Greet visitors and direct them to the appropriate person.
• Prepare and process information using a computer (input, post, store, retrieve).
• Gather information and type grant/foundation proposals as directed.
• Assist with committee assignments and special projects.
• Maintain forms related to guidelines and program functions.

Skills

Confidential secretary

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Project management

Oral communication

Written communication

Data entry

Spelling and proofreading

Office software proficiency

Telephone etiquette

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Pre-employment skill test

Post-secondary secretarial training (desirable)

Job description

Administrative Assistant 2 - Achievement and Leadership

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Job Details

Job ID: 5904160

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 26, 2026 7:05 PM (UTC)

Job Description

MinimumQualifications:

• Serves as confidential secretary to the assigned Center. Provides support service necessary for the effective delivery of services.
• High school diploma and a satisfactory pre-employment skill test score
• Post-secondary secretarial or office management training is desirable.
• Meets all mandated health requirements.
• Documentation of a clear criminal record.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.
• Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills.
• Proficient in oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to compute mathematical data accurately.
• Multitasking ability and strong diplomacy skills.
• Proficient in office protocol and the use of information technology systems.
• Proficient in data entry, spelling, proofreading, and the correct use of grammar.
• Proficient in the use of office and management information software.
• Congenial telephone etiquette and experience operating a multi-line system.

FSLA Classification:Non-exempt

Reports to:Assigned Supervisor

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

"The following duties are representative of performance expectations. A reasonableaccommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability toperform essential functions."

• Perform administrative support duties that facilitate effective Center operations. Use independent judgment andtakethe initiative to perform tasks independently. Identifyandimplementprocedures that improve productivity.
• Support Admininstrative Assistant 1 with duties as necessary.
• Organize andmaintaina functional filing system that ensures the safe retention and efficient retrieval of office records.
• Uphold board policies andfollowadministrative guidelines and procedures.
• Promote a favorable image of the service center. Support community/school partnerships that enhance the service center's operational effectiveness.
• Respect personal privacy. Maintain the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Answer the telephone. Direct calls based on the nature of the inquiry. Take/deliver messages. Manage calls efficiently to keep telephone lines open.
• Maintain an office calendar. Schedule appointments as directed.
• Acknowledge visitors. Determine the reason for their visit. Answer questions. Verifyappointments. Direct visitors to the appropriate person or office.
• Keep current with program, policy, and procedure changes.Refer inquiries requiring policy interpretation to administrators.
• Use a computer to prepare and process information (e.g., input, compile, tabulate, post, store, retrieve, scan, modify, print, etc.).
• Verifythe accuracy of database information as directed.
• Compose andtyperoutine correspondence, memos, notes, forms, etc.
• Collect,compile, edit, and typestatistical data and reports as directed.
• Use photocopying, duplicating equipment, and computer printers to produce documents.
• Fix minor equipment malfunctions and contactappropriate staff to schedule repairs as needed.
• Process mail and faxes (i.e., incoming, outgoing, and interoffice).
• Type, duplicate,assemble, and processroutine and special mailings.
• Help gather information and type grant/foundation proposals as directed.
• Assist with committee assignments and/or special projects as directed.
• Maintain forms related to administrative guidelines/procedures and program functions.
• Keepfiles and supplies properly stored to maintain an orderly office.
• Follow the records retention and disposal schedule adopted by the board.
• Take precautions to ensure staff/student safety. Watch for behavior that may indicate a problem. Work with staff to eliminate unacceptable behavior.
• Report evidence of suspected child abuse and neglect as required by law.
• Keep current with advances in office technology. Update office procedures.
• Cross-trains with other support staff as directed. Offer assistance when needed.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional growth opportunities as directed.
• Accept personal responsibility for decisions and conduct.
• Wearappropriate work attire and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Strive to develop rapport andbea positive role model for others.
• Perform other specific job-related duties as directed.
• Support Center with new grant administrative duties

The following characteristics and physical skills are important forsuccessfully performingassigned duties.

• Demonstrate professionalism and contribute to a positive work environment.
• Self-initiative. Perform prescribed activities efficiently with limited supervision.
• React appropriately to interruptions and changing conditions.
• Effectively use listening, observation, reading, verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills.
• Complete paperwork accurately. Verifyand correctlyenterdata.
• Maintain an acceptable attendance record andbepunctual.

Working Conditions

Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable.

• Duties may require bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and standing.
• Duties may require lifting, carrying, and moving work-related supplies/equipment.
• Duties may require operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
• Duties may require traveling to meetings and work assignments.
• Duties may require using a computer keyboard and monitor.
• Duties may require working extended hours.
• Duties may require working under time constraints to meet deadlines.
• Potential for exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.
• Potential for exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Potential for interaction with aggressive, disruptive, and/or unruly individuals.

Performance Evaluations

Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions adopted by the Governing Board of the EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER OF CENTRAL OHIO.

Conduct

Each staff member shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Agency.

Terms of Employment

Each staff member shall be a role model for students to conduct themselves as citizens and responsible, intelligent human beings. Each staff member has a legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.

The employees are responsible for maintaining proper certification/licensure and initiating the renewal process in sufficient time to receive the updated certificate/license before the present certificate/license expires.

The Educational Service Center of Central Ohio Governing Board does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, or age in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. This job description summary does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. This job description is subject to change in response to funding variables, emerging technologies, improved operating procedures, productivity factors, and unforeseen events.

Job ID 24217 - Administrative Assistant 2 - Achievement and Leadership

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Administrative Assistant

Contact Information

• Please Contact School District
• 2080 Citygate Dr
• Columbus, Ohio 43219
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• Email: [e-mail]