Administrative Assistant/Receptionist

Burlington Public Schools; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Burlington Public Schools Central Office in Burlington, Massachusetts invites applications for an Administrative Assistant/Receptionist. Under supervision, you will greet visitors, answer and route calls, handle mail, and provide clerical support per district procedures.

Requires high school diploma with office courses, two years of office experience; starting pay $27.09/hour; this is a part-time, eligible for full benefits and an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school graduation with courses in office procedures and business practices.
• Two years of progressively responsible office experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Greet, screen and direct central office visitors; provide information and assistance; answer and route calls; perform clerical duties.
• Receive, screen and route calls; operate security system; process mail; assist in daily office needs; provide light admin support for Administrators and staff.

Skills

Office procedures

Business practices

Office experience

Education

High school graduation

Associate’s degree desirable

Job description

Administrative Assistant/Receptionist

Burlington Public Schools Central Office - Burlington, Massachusetts

This job is also posted in Burlington Public Schools - You Belong Here

Job Details

Job ID 5947498

Application Deadline Oct 16, 2026 4:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted Oct 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date Immediately

Job Description

Under general supervision, greets, screens, and directs central office visitors as appropriate; provides information and assistance; answers and routes telephone calls; and performs a variety of clerical and administrative support duties in accordance with established procedures and District policies.

Examples of Responsibilities:

• Receive, screen and route incoming calls; operate school security system and provide assistance to visitors.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail.
• Assist in daily office needs.
• Perform light administrative support as needed for the Administrators, Directors, Coordinators, and other staff within the central office.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school graduation with courses in office procedures and business practices; Associate’s degree in related field desirable; two years of progressively responsible office experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

SALARY/BENEFITS: Starting rate is $27.09/hour as listed in the Agreement between the Burlington School Committee and Burlington School Office Personnel, within Group 1.

This is a full-time school year position, 37.5 hours per week for 46 weeks per year, and is eligible for full benefits.

Burlington Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and school environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or pregnancy status, age, genetic information, ethnic background, ancestry, disability, homelessness, immigration status or any category protected by state or federal law. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

~ We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer ~

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $27.09 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Administrative Assistant

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Superintendent Office
• 123 Cambridge Street
• Burlington, Massachusetts 01803
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]