Administrative Assistant - D.S.C. 20 - Front Desk

Boise Schools; Boise (ID); Vor Ort; USD 35.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

PERSI retirement

Zusammenfassung

Boise Independent School District is seeking an Administrative Assistant at the front desk for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires a reliable full-time schedule from 7:30 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and the ability to maintain a professional, welcoming front desk environment while supporting district staff. You will answer calls, greet visitors, route inquiries, prepare confidential records, and use Microsoft Office and Google apps to keep files organized.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Office, school library and computer experience preferred.
• Experience in clerical or receptionist roles is desirable.

Aufgaben

• Answer phone, screen and route calls to appropriate departments.
• Greet and assist visitors, provide information or direct to staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate records.
• Prepare and maintain documents and files; support meetings.
• Operate standard office equipment and productivity software.

Kenntnisse

Clerical experience

Front desk

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Office software

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Jobbeschreibung

Job Status

OPEN

Position Title

Administrative Assistant - D.S.C. 20 - Front Desk

Note: Due to the urgency to fill positions for the current school year jobs may close before the noted date.

District employees will need to complete the online transfer application.

Note: Substitutes and student teachers are not eligible for the transfer application.

New-to-District Classified employees may be eligible to receive credit for up to two years’ worth of credit for movement (steps) on the Classified Salary Schedule based on relevant prior work experience. Please complete the top portion of this form and provide it to your previous employer for completion. To qualify, newly hired employees must provide this form, completed by your former employer(s), to Human Resources no later than the date of their fingerprinting and appointment.

Please be advised that accepting full-time employment may affect any subsidy for health insurance purchased through the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange.

*Transferring employees or former District employees hired into this role will be placed on the "G" letter grade of the Classified Salary Schedule, but the initial step placement will vary based on a variety of factors.

Benefits Information

For positions that qualify, the District offers a benefit package that is valued at more than $10,000 annually. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERSI) and are provided to Classified employees who work at least half time (20 hours per week) or more in a regular position and to Certified employees with a 0.5 FTE or greater contract.

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Start Date

2026-2027 School Year

Job Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Previous successful clerical, receptionist, or customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to consistently and reliably work the established full-time schedule of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, maintaining dependable front desk coverage during designated business hours.
• Demonstrated dependability, punctuality, and consistent attendance.
• Abillity to serve as a professional, welcoming, and courteous first point of contact for Boise School District, creating a positive impression for visitors, employees, families, and the community.
• Ability to answer, screen, and appropriately route incoming telephone calls, demonstrating knowledge of district departments, personnel, and services to ensure callers are directed to the appropriate resources.
• Ability to greet and assist visitors, respond to general inquiries, and provide accurate information or direct individuals to the appropriate district personnel or department.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact professionally, patiently, and effectively with a diverse range of individuals, both in person and over the telephone.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, handle frequent interruptions, prioritize responsibilities, and return to and complete tasks accurately and in a timely manner.
• Proficiency in using computers and standards office software, including Microsoft Office applications, email, Google apps, and electronic recordkeeping systems.
• Ability to prepare, organize, and maintain accurate records, files, correspondence, and other office documents as assigned.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive district, employee, and student information.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment, initiative, and problem-solving skills when responding to questions, concerns, and unexpected situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain positivie and effective working relationships with district personnel, students, families, visitors, and the public.
• Use logical and creative thought process to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions.
• Ability to work independently, remain organized, meet deadlines, and maintain a professional and welcoming front desk environment.
• Perform a wide variety of secretarial, clerical and administrative support functions;
• Prepare and maintain confidential information and records;
• Maintain daily interaction and communication with administrator, staff, and parents;
• Answer phone, provide referrals to other departments or staff;
• Operate office equipment, including computer hardware/software;
• Interpret, explain and provide information when requested by District staff and the public;
• Receive and distribute mail and packages;
• Maintain accurate data information and records utilizing the computer;
• Type forms, letters or other documents;
• Provide support for weekly-monthly staff meetings;
• Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with District policies, procedures and safety practices;
• Perform other duties as required.

Acceptable Experience and Training

• High school diploma or GED equivalency; and
• Office, school library and computer experience; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform as an effective and competent Administrative Assistant.

Essential Physical Abilities

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person;
• Sufficient visual acuity, with or withour reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions, prepare and review documents and proces them in a prescribed order, and organize documents and materials;
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform repetitive motions and to operate a computer and office equipment;
• Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, and balance, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to work in an office environment, lifting or moving objects that weigh up to 30 lbs. Job tasks require, with or without reasonable accommodation, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping.

Employment Information

Employment for this position is “at will”. Employment at Will means that the employee or the District may terminate the employment relationship with or without cause (which shall be defined as any reason which is not “arbitrary and capricious”, and which does not violate public policy) and with or without notice, at any time. As per Idaho Code 65-5-1/65-503: “Eligible veterans are provided advantages in public employment in Idaho…”

The Boise Independent School District provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status, in accordance with applicable federal, state laws.