Administrative Assistant - Class II - 44 Weeks

Bemis Junior High; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Utica Community Schools in Sterling Heights, MI, seeks an Administrative Assistant to Principal (Class II, 44 weeks). Starting date is immediate; schedule is 7.5 hours per day, 44 weeks per year.

The role requires strong communication, proficiency in Word, Power School and AS400, and a confidential, customer-value approach with staff, students, and families. Internal promotion is supported; external applications accepted until filled.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with attention to detail.
• Post high school coursework in related field preferred.
• Professional attitude under stress.
• Customer service orientation with district personnel, community and parents.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines; willingness to learn new programs.
• Discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Proficiency in Word, Power School and AS400; advanced Excel preferred.
• Experience or knowledge of special education preferred.
• Pleasant and professional phone manners.
• Proficiency tests will be required.
• Good attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Classification II - 44 weeks - Administrative Assistant to Principal - 7.5 hours per day.
• Provides various clerical services to support student achievement and related district goals.
• The district supports promotion of internal candidates.
• Application deadline for internal UAW members: September 23, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
• Application deadline for external applicants: open until filled.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer service orientation

Professional phone manners

Willingness to learn

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

Postsecondary coursework in related field

Experience in special education

Tools

Word

Power School

AS400

Excel

Job description

Utica Community School District Bemis Junior High - Sterling Heights, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Administrative Assistant - Class II - 44 Weeks

Job Details

Job ID: 5930608

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Qualifications:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills along with the ability to pay attention to detail.
• Additional, post high school course work in related field is preferred.
• Ability to maintain professional attitude during stressful situations.
• Proven work record and desire to work cooperatively, positively and with a customer service attitude with district personnel, community, and parents. Ability to work independently in an open environment with a team attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines and willingness to learn new programs.
• Capacity to apply discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive information
• Proficiency in Word, Power School and AS400 required. Advanced Excel strongly preferred.
• Previous experience and/or knowledge of special education is preferred.
• Pleasant and professional phone manners essential.
• Proficiency test(s) will be required.
• Good attendance record required.
• Additional duties may be assigned by administrators.

Description:

• Classification II - 44 weeks - Administrative Assistant to Principal - 7.5 hours per day
• Provides various clerical services to support student achievement and related district goals.
• The district supports promotion of internal candidates.
• Application deadline for internal UAW members:September 23, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
• Application deadline for external applicants: open until filled.

NONDISCRIMINATION: It is the policy of the Utica Community Schools that no person on the basis of race, color,religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status or handicap shall be discriminated against, excludedfrom participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination by this educationalagency. Any persons suspecting a discriminatory practice should contact the Employee Services Department at 11303 Greendale, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 or 586.797.1130.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18.68 to $18.68 Per Hour

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Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• 11303 Greendale
• Sterling Heights, Michigan 48312
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]