Administrative Assistant ES/MS - Clerical Support - School

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Georgia; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools is seeking a capable administrative assistant to provide comprehensive secretarial and clerical support at a local school. You will work closely with school leadership, central office divisions, faculty, and staff to ensure smooth operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of office experience. Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with basic bookkeeping and technology proficiency.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of office/clerical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide general secretarial and clerical support to the local school, collaborating with school leadership and central office.
• Answer telephone calls and redirect to appropriate staff; greet visitors and respond to inquiries.
• Prepare meeting details, take minutes, and draft correspondence promptly.
• Monitor materials to ensure accuracy and adherence to standards.
• Assist principal with staff modifications and resolve employment inquiries with Central Office divisions.
• Maintain staff personnel records and enter data timely.

Skills

Effective communication

Oral communication

Written communication

Organization

Problem solving

Process analysis

Represent GCPS

Cross-functional work

Basic bookkeeping

Technology skills

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Job description

License and Certification Qualifications:

• None Required

Education Qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree Required

Experience Qualifications:

• 2 years experience in an office or clerical environment Required

Skills Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with the public, students, and staff
• Demonstrated skills in oral and written communication
• Demonstrated skills in organization and problem solving
• Ability to analyze existing processes and identify areas for improvement
• Ability to act as a representative of Gwinnett County Public Schools
• Ability to work across functional boundaries and interact with employees at all levels of the organization
• Ability to demonstrate technology skills and display a knowledge of basic bookkeeping skills

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide general secretarial and clerical/administrative support to the assigned local school to ensure successful operations by working closely with local school leadership, central office divisions, faculty, and staff.
• Perform clerical/administrative duties for the local school as needed.
  • Answer telephone calls and transfer to appropriate staff.
  • Greet and assist visitors with questions and inquiries.
  • Arrange meeting details, develop minutes, and prepare correspondence in a timely fashion.
  • Monitor school materials produced to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and conformity to system standards.
• Assist principal with staff modifications by initiating transactions.
  • Work closely with central office divisions including the Division of Business and Finance and the Division of Human Resources in resolving employment eligibility, employee clearance, benefits, and compensation inquiries and issues.
  • Communicate general employment information to newly hired employees as requested.
• Maintain staff personnel records in accordance with school system procedures as deemed appropriate by the principal.
  • Enter data accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain and communicate a general working knowledge of local school and school system public information, policies, procedures, and events.
  • Assist faculty and staff with general questions and inquiries, while directing complex questions to the appropriate department.
• Serve as the local site benefits representative during the open enrollment process and throughout the year to assist employees with basic benefits-related questions as deemed appropriate by the principal.
• Input daily leave and/or miscellaneous payroll into the electronic Time and Attendance (eTA) system as deemed appropriate by the principal.
• Prepare work orders and purchase orders for equipment and supplies as needed.
• Maintain school calendars and prioritize, coordinate, and schedule locations for meetings and activities.
• Coordinate interview scheduling of new applicants considered by the principal for vacant positions in the local school as deemed appropriate by the principal.
  • Track interviews conducted by the principal and create reports as requested.
  • Organize and file all interview documentation and materials.
• Serve as a liaison with the Risk Management Department concerning employee accidents and return to work dates as needed.
  • Complete risk management forms and submit to the Risk Management Department in a timely manner.
• Serve as the local school hospitality coordinator by securing locations for events, meetings, appointments, and conferences as needed.
  • Serve as the liaison between clubs, committees, councils, and the principal.
  • Assist in communicating events, meetings, appointments, and conferences.
• Communicate with all parties in a businesslike, courteous, and efficient manner.
  • Represent the division professionally in all aspects of communication.
  • Help cultivate a responsive and customer centered climate.
  • Seek ways to be responsive to the needs of staff.
  • Handle internal and external customers graciously and effectively.
  • Direct inquiries to the appropriate division personnel as needed.
  • Route incoming and outgoing correspondence accurately.
• Assist with new projects in the local school.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.