Administrative Assistant III

PowerSchool; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is seeking an Administrative Assistant III to support an executive staff member. The role involves confidentially handling communications, coordinating programs, transcribing dictation, and drafting reports.

You will manage calendars, arrange meetings, and help ensure smooth office operations in a district setting. The position requires strong Microsoft Office and Google Workspace skills, with at least five years of administrative experience; a high school diploma

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• At least five years of increasingly complex administrative, clerical, or secretarial experience.
• Administrative experience in a school setting preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures.
• Serve as a personal and confidential administrative assistant to an executive staff person.
• Coordinate special programs/projects in support of department activities.
• Transcribe dictation and compose letters, memorandums, and reports.
• Maintain the executive's calendar and set-up meetings with staff and external parties.
• Prepare drafts of reports and summarize information for distribution.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

PowerPoint presentations

Excel

Relational databases

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Relational databases

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Non Instructional/Support Services - Position - Other

Job Number 4600325530

Start Date

Open Date 10/02/2026

Closing Date 10/16/2026

General Definition of Work

The administrative assistant III, under general supervision, performs advanced administrative work with limited decision-making discretion supporting an executive staff member. Position performs a wide variety of office functions and clerical duties, including coordinating activities with other school system staff. Employee performs administrative support work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the assigned executive.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hourly NC 11/ Full-time, 12 months

Reports To

Executive as assigned

Place of Work

The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Serve as a personal and confidential administrative assistant to an executive staff person
• Coordinate special programs/projects in support of department activities
• Transcribe dictation and compose letters, memorandums, and reports
• Maintain the executive's calendar and set-up meetings or conferences with school system personnel, outside agencies, and the public
• Arrange meetings and send out notices. Attend meetings to take minutes; prepare summaries and distribute to appropriate staff
• Read e-mails and distribute or respond as appropriate, monitor and prioritize messages, and communicate critical messages as needed
• Respond to and resolve inquires/complaints and use judgment in policy explanations; when necessary, refer inquiries/complaints to appropriate staff
• Prepare drafts of reports. Compile, assemble, and summarize information and data
• Participate in coordinating and administering division budgets; monitor/control expenditures and process payroll records
• Make necessary arrangements for staff attendance at conferences, workshops and meetings including arranging airline transportation, hotel accommodations, and other necessary items
• Maintain and update important records and forms, complete related data entry
• Open, read, and prioritize mail for executive; distribute mail to appropriate staff
• Order and maintain office supplies and materials
• Answer, screen and direct telephone calls to appropriate staff
• Perform related work as assigned or required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Personal behavior reflects an appropriate response to situations; demonstrates high personal integrity; complies with legal and ethical requirements of CMS; values different points of view; reflects appropriate professional and personal demeanor
• Engages in two-way communication; communication reflects careful analysis and ability to listen
• Exercises professional judgment in situations requiring problem-solving or decision making
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Comprehensive skills in Microsoft suite and Google products
• Expertise in preparing spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, memo writing and correspondence
• Knowledge of practices and procedures of generally accepted accounting principles
• Highly skilled in business letter writing and basic report preparation
• Knowledge of financial principles and practices
• Skilled in techniques for organizing and collecting data
• Highly skilled in office administration practices and procedures
• Proficient in use of spreadsheets, power point, mail merges and relational databases

Education and Experience

• High school diploma required
• At least five (5) years of increasingly complex administrative, clerical, or secretarial experience required
• Administrative experience in a school setting preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Special Requirements

• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license or ability to provide own transportation
• Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings

# of Jobs 1.00

Teacher Scale N

Term 12 Month

Additional Job Information

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Work requires the occasional exertion of up to ten pounds of force
• Work regularly requires the exchange of accurate and detailed information through oral and written communication
• Constantly operates a computer and other office business equipment
• Ability to remain in stationary position for required meetings/work
• Ability to move to other work locations
• Visual acuity requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through verbal communications
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating standard office equipment, and use of advanced technology
• Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g., business office, light traffic)
• Requires the ability to interact with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
• Must be adaptable to performing under mild to high levels of stress

In compliance with Federal Law, Charlotte - Mecklenburg Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.