Administrative Assistant - Special Services

Berkeley Heights Public Schools; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 54,774 - 56,768; Full time

Job summary

Berkeley Heights Public Schools seeks a professional administrative assistant to support office, school, and district operations. This role handles a variety of tasks requiring strong keyboarding, database, and computer skills, with emphasis on organization and communication.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, be proficient in Google Suite and MS Office, and be eligible to work in the U.S. NJ residency within a year is required; starting salary is around $54,774 to $56,768 under the

Qualifications

• High school diploma; or a professional secretarial/computer skills program or experience as determined by the Board.
• Comprehensive keyboarding, computer, and database skills.
• Proficient in Google Suite applications as well as MS Office.
• Dependable, problem-solver, and self-directed learner who takes initiative and exercises discretion.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects; excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Criminal history clearance required.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship or appropriate employment authorization.
• Must be a New Jersey resident within one year from date of hire.

Skills

Keyboarding skills

Database skills

Google Suite

MS Office

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Goal

To serve as an effective professional administrative assistant in the performance of those tasks and functions necessary to operate the office, school, and/or district office.

Reports To

Assigned Administrator

Qualifications

• High school diploma; completion of professional secretarial program or computer skills program preferred; or experience as determined by the Board.
• Possesses comprehensive keyboarding, computer, and database skills.
• Proficient in Google Suite applications as well as MS Office.
• Dependable, problem‑solver, and self‑directed learner who takes initiative and exercises appropriate discretion.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with others.
• Successful criminal history clearance.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship or appropriate employment authorization.
• Must be a New Jersey resident within one year from date of hire.

Starting Salary Range: $54,774 - $56,768 per BHEA negotiated contract and BHBOE.

EEO/AA: It is the policy of Berkeley Heights Public Schools not to discriminate against someone on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex (including pregnancy), disability or genetic information, or other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.