Administrative Assistant I - Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education

STANSBERRY LEADERSHIP CENTER; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 4,195,000 - 5,932,000; Full time

Job summary

Lees Summit R-7 School District is hiring an Administrative Assistant I - Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education in Lees Summit, MO. This full-time role supports the Assistant Superintendent of Equity and Student Services with confidential administrative tasks and coordinating projects.

The position is 244 days per year, 7.5 hours per day, with a starting date in January 2027 and a salary ranging from $30.45 to $43.06 per hour. Requires strong organizational skills and discretion.

Qualifications

• Experience in performing complex administrative tasks.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and software.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in records.

Responsibilities

• Attends department meetings to relay and collect information.
• Coordinates projects and events ensuring timely completion.
• Maintains electronic and physical documents and records.
• Orders office supplies to ensure availability.
• Prepares correspondence and reports for reference and communication.
• Represents administrator in their absence when needed.
• Responds to inquiries from staff, parents, students, and public.

Skills

Office equipment operation

Office software proficiency

Record keeping

Typing accuracy

Job description

Administrative Assistant I - Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education

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Job Details

Job ID: 5955006
Application Deadline: Oct 21, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

Job Description

2026-27 School Year

244 days/year

7.5 hours/day

Purpose Statement

The job of Administrative Assistant I - Assistant SuperintendentElementary Education was established for the purpose/s of providing a wide variety of complex and confidential administrative and secretarial support to the Assistant Superintendent of Equity and Student Services; conveying information regarding department functions and procedures; ensuring efficient operation of support functions; and coordinating assigned projects and activities.

This job reports to Assistant Superintendent ofElementary Education

Essential Functions

• Attends department and/or in-service meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Coordinates a wide variety of projects, functions, and/or program components (e.g. meetings, in-service events, travel and accommodations, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring arrangements are completed in an efficient and timely manner.
• Maintains a variety of manual and electronic documents, files, and records (e.g. financial records, reports, schedules of appointments, calendar, facility files, etc.) for the purpose of providing up-to-date information and/or historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
• Orders a variety of supplies and materials for the purpose of ensuring items are available when needed.
• Prepares a variety of correspondence, reports, and other materials (e.g. purchase orders and Visa purchase records, Board Reports, Secondary Handbook information, meeting minutes, letters, memorandums, flyers, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Represents assigned administrator in his/her absence for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information related to the function of the administrator and the department.
• Responds to a wide variety of inquiries from internal and external parties (e.g. staff, parents, students, public agencies, etc.) for the purpose of providing information, facilitating communication among parties, and/or providing direction.
• Schedules a wide variety of activities (e.g. appointments, meetings, travel reservations/ accommodations, etc.) for the purpose of making necessary arrangements for assigned administrator.

Other Functions

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

Job Requirements: Skills, Knowledge and Abilities (Minimum Qualifications)

Skill-Based Competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment; using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and accurate typing.

Knowledge-Based Competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: commonly accepted office application software and machines; codes/laws/rules/regulations/policies; bookkeeping/accounting practices; English grammar/punctuation/ spelling/vocabulary; and office equipment/software.

Ability-Based Competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; working with detailed information/data; and ability to interact with the public and employees in a courteous manner.

Required Testing

None Specified

Certificates & Licenses

None Specified

Continuing Educ. / Training

None Specified

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA Status

Non Exempt

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $30.45 to $43.06 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Administrative Assistant

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dawn Harrison , Human Resources Specialist
• 301 NE TUDOR RD
• LEES SUMMIT , Missouri 64086
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]