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

DeKalb County School District; Stone Mountain (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to support office operations, payroll, scheduling, records, and event coordination. This role requires accuracy and discretion in handling confidential information.

Responsibilities include processing payroll, drafting correspondence, maintaining files and databases, coordinating travel, and supporting budget management. Strong communication with staff and external partners is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with at least six years of related experience.
• Associate degree with at least four years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages payroll functions, ensuring accurate collection of information and timely processing of payroll.
• Provides comprehensive administrative support including scheduling meetings, drafting correspondence, and maintaining files/databases.
• Oversees office operations such as ordering supplies, budgeting, and managing calendars.
• Serves as primary contact for internal/external stakeholders, answering phones and coordinating travel/appointments.
• Assists in preparation of reports and maintains personnel records including payroll documentation and leave statements.
• Tracks travel requests and reimbursements; performs basic bookkeeping and supports budget management.
• Assists with event coordination and processes mail.
• Provides input on process improvements and supports solutions.

Skills

Payroll processing

Budget management

Scheduling

Records management

Office administration

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Tools

MS Office

Payroll software

Job description

The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional Administrative 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.