Central Office_ Administrative Assistant (Research, Data, and Evaluation) 2026-2027

DeKalb County School District; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County School District is seeking an Administrative Assistant within the Accountability & Research unit. The role supports payroll processing, budgeting, scheduling, record maintenance, and event coordination to ensure smooth office operations.

The position requires a high school diploma with several years of related experience; an associate degree is preferred. Moderate supervision and professional communication are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with at least six years of related experience (required).
• Associate degree with at least four years of related experience (preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages payroll functions, ensuring accurate collection of information, timely processing, and precise records.
• Provides comprehensive administrative support, including scheduling meetings, drafting correspondence, and maintaining files.
• Coordinates travel arrangements and supports budgeting and office operations.
• Serves as the primary contact for staff and external parties, answering phones and managing calendars.
• Assists with report preparation and personnel records management.
• Tracks travel reimbursements and supports budget management.
• Performs event coordination and processes mail; suggests process improvements.

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Tools

Payroll software

Office suite

Job description

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Central Office_ Administrative Assistant (Research, Data, and Evaluation) 2026-2027 JobID: 23570

• Position Type:
  Accountability & Research/ Administrative Assistant
• Date Posted:
  10/30/2026
• Location:
  Accountability & Research
• Closing Date:
  11/30/2026

The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professionalAdministrative Assistant.

Salary Grade/Schedule: Unified 114

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The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements. The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Title:Administrative Assistant

Performs routine and non-routine clerical and administrative tasks to support office operations, including tasks pertaining to finance management, payroll processing, scheduling, record maintenance, and event coordination. Performs duties with moderate to little supervision as an experienced-level individual contributor.

Essential Job Duties

• Manages payroll functions, ensuring accurate collection of information, timely processing of payroll, and maintenance of precise records.
• Provides comprehensive administrative support, including scheduling meetings, drafting correspondence, maintaining files and databases, and coordinating travel arrangements.
• Communicates effectively with staff and external parties to ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Oversees office operations such as ordering supplies, managing budgets, handling logistics, and maintaining a work unit filing system.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders by answering phones, greeting visitors, transferring calls, scheduling appointments, and managing supervisors' calendars.
• Assists in the preparation of reports.
• Maintains personnel records, including payroll documentation and vacation/sick leave statements.
• Tracks monthly travel requests and reimbursements according to established procedures.
• Performs bookkeeping duties and supports budget management activities.
• Assists with event coordination as required.
• Processes incoming and outgoing mail.
• Provides insight into process improvements and successful outcomes and makes recommendations for solutions as appropriate.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with at least six (6) years of related experience, required.
• Associate degree with at least four (4) years of related experience, preferred.

Postings current as of 11/6/2026 7:27:25 AM CST.

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