Administrative Assistant - EPiC Elementary

EPiC Elementary; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Job summary

EPiC Elementary, part of Liberty Public Schools, seeks an Administrative Assistant to support the Building/Department. This full-time, 12-month role starts Jan 1, 2027, located in Liberty, MO, with a pay range of $18.79–$23.94 per hour based on experience.

The successful candidate will handle phones, scheduling, filing, deposits, meetings, and communications with staff, students, families, and community partners, ensuring smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

• Basic math, reading procedures, and clear speaking; understands multi-step instructions.
• Planning and managing projects; maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to interact with diverse groups and meet deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality and respond to inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Answers telephones for directing calls and inquiries; takes messages and ensures timely communication.
• Collects payments and prepares deposits for fees, fines, fundraisers, and other activities.
• Coordinates meetings, events, and program components for logistics readiness.
• Greets visitors and monitors front-office access to provide information and maintain a welcoming area.
• Maintains manual and electronic filing systems; preserves confidential information and compliance.
• Operates office equipment and software to support daily workflow and tasks.
• Orders and maintains supplies and inventory.
• Participates in meetings and trainings to stay current with job knowledge and skills.
• Provides clerical and administrative support to assigned leaders or departments for smooth operations.
• Responds to inquiries from staff, students, families, and community partners to facilitate communication.
• Supports communication efforts (newsletters, announcements, flyers, social posts, website updates).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Phone etiquette

Grammar & punctuation

Project planning

Record keeping

Communication with diverse groups

Confidentiality

Deadline management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Administrative Assistant - EPiC Elementary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5968610

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 1, 2027

Job Description

Administrative Assistant – Building/Department

Full Time / 12 Month

Anticipated start date: January 1, 2027

The job of Administrative Assistant-Building/Department is done for the purpose/s of providing clerical, organizational, and administrative support to assigned school or department; coordinating office activities; supporting communication among staff, students, families, and community members; and ensuring efficient, effective daily operations.

Pay

$18.79 - $23.94 per hour (based on relevant experience)

Benefits

• Free Medical, Dental & Vision insurance options
• 100% district paid life insurance, and short term & long-term disability
• Generous paid time off policy
• RetirementPlans - Pension (PEERS), 403(b) and 457(b)

LPS Benefits Overview

Hours

• Weekdays, Monday through Friday
• Shift is 8 hours per day, exact hours will vary by building/department
• Year round position

Essential Functions

• Answers telephones for the purpose of directing calls, responding to inquiries, taking messages, and ensuring timely and accurate communication.
• Collects payments and prepares deposits as needed for the purpose of completing financial transactions related to fees, fines, fundraisers, and other school or department activities.
• Coordinates meetings, events, and program components for the purpose of ensuring logistical readiness and smooth execution.
• Greets visitors and monitors front-office access as needed for the purpose of providing information, supporting safety procedures, and maintaining a welcoming and secure area.
• Maintains manual and electronic filing systems for the purpose of preserving confidential information, ensuring organized records, and complying with legal and administrative requirements.
• Operates a variety of office equipment and software applications for the purpose of supporting daily workflow and completing assigned tasks efficiently.
• Orders and maintains an inventory of supplies and materials for the purpose of maintaining availability to support operations.
• Participates in meetings and trainings for the purpose of receiving and/or sharing information and remaining current with job‑related knowledge and skills.
• Provides clerical and administrative support to assigned leader(s) or department (e.g. submits work orders, requisitions and budget transfers, prepares reports, takes meeting minutes, drafts communications, and coordinates calendars and meetings, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring smooth and efficient daily operations.
• Responds to inquiries from staff, students, families, and community partners for the purpose of providing information, facilitating communication, and resolving issues within the scope of responsibility.
• Supports communication efforts (e.g. newsletters, correspondence, announcements, flyers, social posts, website updates, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring stakeholders receive accurate and timely information.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand complex, multi‑step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: business telephone etiquette; and concepts of grammar and punctuation.

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

operating standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications; planning and managing projects; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job‑related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with similar types of data; and utilize job‑related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; working with frequent interruptions; setting priorities; and establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; monitoring budget expenditures. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 30% sitting, 40% walking, 30% standing. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience:

Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing Certificates and Licenses

None Specified None Specified

Continuing Educ./Training Clearances

None Specified Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Applicants for Liberty Public Schools

Applicants for Liberty Public Schools must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Position Type

Full-Time

Job Categories

Support Staff > Administrative Assistant