Administrative Assistant I- Purchasing Full-Time Year Round at Keene High School

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Keene (NH)

On-site

USD 38,000 - 46,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Employee Assistance Program
NHRS retirement

Job summary

Keene High School is seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant I (Purchasing) to support purchasing, accounting, and budget activities. This role ensures the school has the resources it needs through accurate clerical and financial support in a structured, on-site setting.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, strong basic accounting skills, and proficiency with financial data. This is a full-time position with comprehensive benefits and a year-round schedule, contributing

Qualifications

  • Proficiency with financial data and basic accounting practices.
  • Strong data entry skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Purchasing: Coordinate the acquisition of supplies and services for district schools.
  • Accounting & bookkeeping: Maintain accurate financial records and process transactions.
  • Budget support: Monitor departmental budgets and financial reporting.
  • Clerical operations: Manage documentation, filing, and data entry related to fiscal activities.

Skills

Basic accounting
Data entry

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Description

Keene High School is seeking a detail-oriented and organized professional to join our team as an Administrative Assistant I (Purchasing). This role is essential to our daily operations, ensuring that our school has the resources it needs to succeed through efficient clerical and financial support. The primary purpose of this position is to manage a variety of clerical, bookkeeping, and accounting activities.

Key Details
  • Purchasing: Coordinate the acquisition of supplies and services for district schools.
  • Accounting & Bookkeeping: Maintain accurate financial records and process transactions.
  • Budget Support: Assist in monitoring departmental budgets and financial reporting.
  • Clerical Operations: Manage documentation, filing, and data entry related to fiscal activities.
Why choose KHS?
  • Top-Tier Benefits: High-quality health and dental insurance, life insurance, EAP, etc.
  • Retirement Security: Enrollment in the New Hampshire Retirement System (NHRS).
  • Work-Life Balance: Generous time off, holidays, and a set, year-round schedule.
Qualifications
  • Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Skills: Strong basic accounting skills and proficiency with financial data.
  • Experience: 23 years of job-related experience is preferred.
  • Please see job description #3307 on the SAU29.org website.

Questions? Contact Human Resources at 603-357-9007 ext. 3 or e-mail at humanresources@sau29.org

The school districts comprising SAU 29 do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or any other legally protected class in its programs and activities.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Director of Human Resources, NHSAU 29, 193 Maple Ave., Keene, NH - 357-9007

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