Administrative Assistant (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Sylvania; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is seeking an experienced administrative assistant in the Language Acquisition department at 1010 E 10th Street, Tucson. The role offers full-time, 1.0 FTE, 8 hours per day, with 12-month calendar.

Responsibilities include handling confidential secretarial tasks, processing administrative decisions, and providing office support as needed. Candidates should have strong English communication and be proficient with common office software.

Qualifications

• Four years of business/office experience.
• Basic knowledge of accounting/bookkeeping practices and principles.
• Proficient with word processing, database, and spreadsheet programs.
• Verbal and written English communication skills; ability to read and comprehend instructions.

Responsibilities

• Acts on administrative decisions and provides confidential secretarial or office support.
• May have additional functions specific to the assignment area.

Skills

Business/Office Experience

Accounting/Bookkeeping

Word processing

Database

Spreadsheet

English communication

Tools

Word processing

Database

Spreadsheet

Job description

Overview

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Acts on administrative decisions and provides confidential secretarial or office support. May have additional functions specific to area of assignment.

Minimum Requirements

• Four (4) years Business/Office Experience
• Basic knowledge of accounting/bookkeeping practices and principals
• Proficient using word processing, database, and spreadsheet programs
• Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.

Requirements Prior to Start Date

• FBI fingerprint background check.
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory Experience

Comments

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Location: Language Acquisition -1010 E 10th Street

Classification: White Collar

FTE: 1.0 – 8 hours per day

Work Calendar: 12 month

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.