ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT ASSISTANT I

Broward County Public Schools; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward County Public Schools is seeking an Administrative Support Assistant I at NOVA Middle in Fort Lauderdale to perform clerical and reception duties that support office operations. The role emphasizes strong customer service, file management, data entry, scheduling meetings, and coordinating communications for administrators and staff.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (GED accepted) and demonstrated organization skills; this is a full-time position with benefits in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Standard high school diploma or GED accepted.
• Knowledge of clerical practices and procedures.
• Proficient in operating standard office equipment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced organization and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of clerical duties to support supervisory and administrative personnel.
• Receive, research, route and respond to inquiries from parents, students, staff and the public.
• Provide courteous customer service to greet students, parents, staff and visitors.
• Open mail and assemble material to facilitate replies by administrators or designees.
• Compose and edit routine correspondence, forms, memoranda, and reports.
• Maintain filing systems (alphabetical, numerical, or simple subject).
• Receive and route telephone calls and greet visitors, directing to the appropriate person.
• Arrange meetings, conferences and business travel for administrators.
• Maintain data and prepare reports as required.
• Provide clerical relief to assist efficient office operations.
• Interact tactfully with the general public, staff, students, teachers, parents and administrators.
• Operate standard office equipment as required.
• Adhere to equal employment and non-discrimination policies; participate in training.

Skills

Clerical knowledge

Office machinery operation

Verbal and written communication

Organization skills

Computers skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT ASSISTANT I

Broward County Public Schools NOVA MIDDLE - Fort Lauderdale, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5957869

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 12, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

POSITION GOAL

To perform clerical and administrative tasks in support of the efficient and effective operations of the office.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform a variety of clerical duties to support supervisory and administrative personnel in handling daily activities.
• Receive, research, route and/or respond to inquiries from parents, students, staff and the general public, as required.
• Demonstrate and promote exceptional customer service, greeting students, parents, staff and visitors in a courteous manner and making every effort to address and resolve issues efficiently.
• Open mail and assemble related material to facilitate reply by an administrator, school principal, supervisor, or designee.
• Compose and edit routine correspondence including forms, memoranda, reports, manuscripts, and other materials.
• Maintain an alphabetical, numerical, or simple subject matter filing system.
• Receive and route telephone calls, answering routine questions; greet visitors, ascertain nature of business, and direct visitors to appropriate person.
• Arrange meetings, conferences and business travel for administrators.
• Maintain data, statistics and other forms of information, preparing reports, as required.
• Assist in maintaining efficient office operations by providing clerical relief, as required,
• Interact effectively with the general public, staff members, students, teachers, parents, and administrators using tact and good judgment.
• Operate standard office equipment, as required by the job.
• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School Board of Broward County, Florida.
• Participate in training programs offered enhance the individual skills and proficiency related to the job responsibilities.
• Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibilities.
• Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures.
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as School Board policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor, or designee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program.
• Knowledge of clerical practices and procedures including filing, answering telephones, or utilizing standard office equipment.
• Proficient in the operation of office machinery and equipment, including personal computers, fax machines, printers, scanners, etc.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced organization skills and keen attentiveness to detail.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Prior clerical work experience with Broward County Public Schools.
• Bilingual.

SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS-frequency, contact, purpose

• Frequently works with parents and students, as necessary; interacts with staff and the general public regarding various inquiries.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as needed to move objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board.

LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION

To review the complete job description for this position access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 and search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: MM-061

LOCATION PREFERENCES/ADDITIONAL INFOR

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Administrative Assistant

Contact Information

• Talent Management
• 600 SE 3rd Ave
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301-3125
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]