ERHS: Administrative Assistant - Attendance

Elk River Independent School District 728; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Elk River Independent School District 728 seeks an Administrative Assistant - Attendance at Elk River High School. The role is a temporary 12-week assignment (7.5 hours/day) with duties including typing, filing, attendance recording, and ticketing tasks.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 1–3 years of clerical/secretarial experience, strong organizational and phone skills, and willingness to work overtime as needed. Starting wage is $23.26 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED required.
• Hiring manager may require a skills test before hire.
• 1–3 years of clerical/secretarial training or experience.
• Organizational skills including filing and office equipment.
• Willingness to accept and follow directions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good telephone skills and receptionist abilities.
• Bookkeeping skills for departmental budgets and records.
• Overtime availability including evenings, weekends, or holidays.
• Experience with MARSS/STAR systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform general office duties: typing, filing, mail, and records.
• Handle receptionist tasks: phones, directions, information.
• Maintain accounting records for budgets and processing forms.
• Coordinate inventory and bids, and label supplies/equipment.
• Record attendance and grades; verify data and follow up as needed.
• Register students or new employees and manage enrollment files.
• Assist in coordinating special projects or events.
• Maintain MARSS enrollments and STAR state reports.
• Support other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Ensure compliance with established guidelines and timelines.

Skills

Clerical experience

Organizational skills

Receptionist skills

Bookkeeping

Telephone skills

Independent work

Overtime flexibility

Follow directions

Office equipment knowledge

Record-keeping

Education

High school degree or GED

Tools

MARSS

STAR

Job description

ERHS: Administrative Assistant - Attendance (Temporary 12 weeks, 7.5 hours per day: 1/4/27 - 3/18/27) JobID: 19278

• Date Posted: 9/16/2026
• Location: Elk River High School
• Date Available: 01/04/2027
• Closing Date: 09/23/2026

Description

The Administrative Assistant performs secretarial duties such as selling tickets, answering telephones, typing and filing and may record attendance in a manner which will ensure proper functioning of the school or department office.

Job Summary

• 1. Performs general office duties; such as, typing, sorting, filing, mail and package processing, maintaining files and records, duplicating materials, selling various tickets and collecting fees, scheduling and processing various forms and reports so that the department functions in a proper and effective manner.
• 2. Performs receptionist duties; such as, answering telephones, disseminating information to persons and providing directions so that questions and inquiries are properly answered.
• 3. Maintains accounting records for departmental capital outlay and maintenance budgets, prepares the necessary forms for processing, so that accurate information is available in an up-to-date manner.
• 4. Coordinates the overall supply and equipment inventory such as; maintaining a schedule of inventory, generating bids, purchasing materials, processing accounting forms and labeling inventory so that supplies and equipment are available to meet school or department needs.
• 5. Records and maintains accurate attendance and grade records; such as, verifying attendance, recording data, maintaining files, assists in conducting follow-up calls to parents or employees so that attendance records are maintained in an accurate and up-to-date manner consistent with established guidelines.
• 6. Registers students or new employee to the School District and establishes appropriate records and files. Also processes transferring student records so that students are properly registered and enrollment records are kept accurate and up-to-date.
• 7. Assists in coordinating special projects or events so that activities operate effectively.
• 8. Maintains enrollments in the Minnesota Automated Reporting Student System (MARSS).
• 9. Assists in state reports such as Staff Automated Reporting (STAR).
• 10. Other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1. High school degree, GED, or equivalent experience.
• 2. The hiring manager reserves the right to request a skills test prior to hire.
• 3. One (1) to three (3) years of clerical/secretarial training or experience.
• 4. Organizational skills including filing and knowledge of office equipment.
• 5. Willingness to accept and follow direction.
• 6. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• 7. Good telephone skills.
• 8. Receptionist skills.
• 9. Bookkeeping skills
• 10. Ability to work overtime including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Starting Wage: $23.26 per hour

Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

Equity is one of ISD728's core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. ISD728 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.

Postings current as of 9/19/2026 9:12:21 AM CST.