Administrative Support Assistant II – Alabama Reading Initiative (ARI)

Alabama achieves; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 30,688 - 50,253; Full time

Job summary

A state educational initiative in Alabama is seeking an Administrative Support Assistant II to assist with various clerical tasks, including document preparation, communication, and record maintenance. Candidates should have at least five years of relevant clerical experience and proficient skills in Microsoft Office. Strong organizational and people skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Must have five years of progressively responsible clerical work experience.
• Experience in producing and maintaining Excel data spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with other sections to accomplish department objectives.
• Prepare and proof documents and reports using software.
• Handle telephone and e-mail communications.
• Update and maintain printed and electronic records.
• Assist in preparation and routing of travel claims.

Skills

Strong motivational and organizational skills

Ability to work on multiple assignments

Excellent people/relationship-building skills

Team-oriented with proven ability to work well with others

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Minimum requirements as noted on the State Personnel Department Job Announcement

Tools

Excel

Job description

ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTENT TO FILL A POSITION

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Approved for Internal and External Consideration

Position Code: 10197

Salary Range: $30,688.80 – $50,253.60

Open Date: September 2025

The Alabama Reading Initiative (ARI) of the Alabama State Department of Education is seeking to fill an Administrative Support Assistant II position.

Duties will include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Work cooperatively with other ALSDE sections to accomplish department objectives
• Prepares, composes, types, and proofs documents and reports using various types of software
• Handles telephone and e-mail communications within the ALSDE, with LEAs, schools, and the general public
• Updates and maintains printed and electronic records and files
• Assist in preparation, proofing, and routing of travel claims and processes, monitors, and enters leave requests

Education:

• Must meet the minimum requirements as noted on the State Personnel Department Job Announcement

Experience:

• Five years of progressively responsible clerical work experience
• Experience producing and maintaining Excel data spreadsheets

Required Skills/ Abilities:

• Strong motivational and organizational skills
• Ability to work on multiple assignments concurrently, use problem-solving skills to generate solutions
• Excellent people/relationship-building skills
• Must be team-oriented with proven ability to work well with others and flexible
• Use Microsoft Office proficiently

How to apply:

Step 1:

To be considered for this position, you must be on the employment register for this classification. Employment registers are established through the Alabama State Personnel Department. Please visit their website at Alabama State Personnel Department for instructions on the application process. Contact the Alabama State Personnel Department at 334-242-3389 for questions regarding the application process.

Step 2:

After you receive notification from the Alabama State Personnel Department that you have been placed on the employment register, you may: