ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT ASSISTANT III

Broward County Public Schools; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward County Public Schools is seeking an Administrative Support Assistant III in Sunrise/FT Lauderdale. The role provides clerical and administrative support to ensure smooth office operations, welcoming parents, students, and staff while managing inquiries and routine communications.

The position emphasizes accurate data handling, file maintenance, and coordination of meetings. Compliance with policies and ongoing training are expected, with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved GED program.
• Advanced organization skills and keen attentiveness to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

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.
• Demonstrate and promote exceptional customer service, greeting students, parents, staff and visitors in a courteous manner and addressing issues efficiently.
• Draft and edit correspondence, articles, reports, manuals, and other materials on general or technical subjects.
• Follow up with the appropriate individual to resolve issues and maintain accurate files.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Office equipment operation

Job description

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

Requisition ID: 25306

Work Location: SUNRISE MIDDLE

City: FT LAUDERDALE

Essential Performance Responsibilities

The Administrative Support Assistant III shall carry out the essential performance responsibilities listed below:

• 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.
• Draft and edit correspondence, articles, reports, manuals, and other materials on general or technical subjects
• Compose and edit routine correspondence, including forms, memoranda, reports, manuscripts, and other materials. Draft acknowledgements and other forms of communication on behalf of the supervisor.
• Review, check and verify data analysis and other forms of reports for completeness and accuracy of computations.
• Follow up with the appropriate individual to resolve
• Maintain updated and accurate files of general correspondence and business Receive and route telephone calls, answering routing questions. Greet, assist and direct visitor, as appropriate.
• Arrange meetings, conferences and trips business travel for
• 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
• Operate standard office equipment, as required by the
• 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 to enhance the individual skills and proficiency related to the job responsibilities.
• Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures.
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as School Board
• 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.
• A minimum of three (3) years, within the last five (5) years, of clerical work
• 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 skills.

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 as frequently as needed to move objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

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-015

Advertisement Window: 10/29/2026 - Open Until Filled

Work Calendar: 197 Day Cal

Pay Grade: GRADE 14

Classification: Nonexempt

Compensation

Hourly Rate - $19.55 - $29.97 per hour

Shift Differential (If applicable) - /

NOTE: New hires will be hired at the minimum of the assigned salary range