High School Principal Administrative Assistant Class B

Applitrack; Brownstown Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodhaven-Brownstown School District seeks a dedicated High School Principal Administrative Assistant to support the principal and staff, ensuring smooth daily operations and exceptional service to students and families. The role emphasizes confidentiality, organization, and reliable scheduling within a 216-day work year.

The successful candidate will manage communications, prepare memos and newsletters, coordinate calendars, and assist with budgets and payroll as needed, contributing to a

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; business or community college degree preferred.
• Strong computer skills with word processing, spreadsheets, database, and publishing.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to a fast-paced office.
• Typing speed of 50 words per minute and good shorthand/dictation.
• Excellent phone and organizational skills; maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Convey a positive image of the school to the community.
• Prepare correspondence, memos, and newsletters.
• Handle calls with professionalism.
• Record minutes and attendance at staff meetings.
• Prepare opening/closing materials for the school.
• Assist with orientations and pre-registration materials.
• Maintain master calendar and budget for the high school.
• Assist in payroll and office operations as needed.
• Attend graduation meetings and assist with ceremonies.

Skills

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database

Publishing

Typing 50 wpm

Dictation/shorthand

Phone etiquette

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Business/Community college degree preferred

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Database software

Publishing software

Job description

High School Principal Administrative Assistant Class B JobID: 33578

• Date Posted: 9/28/2026
• Location: Woodhaven High School
• Closing Date: 10/09/2026
• District: Woodhaven-Brownstown School District

September 18, 2026

POSITION: High School Principal Administrative Assistant Class B

SUMMARY: To assure the smooth and efficient operation of the high school principal's office in relation to the needs of the administration, staff, students, parents, and community so the maximum positive impact on the education of children can be realized. A vital part of this position is the time spent servicing students, staff, and the community. The secretary is directly responsible to the high school principal. The work year is 216 days.

MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma required; degree from a business or community college preferred.
• Demonstrate expertise in the use of computers; extensive applied knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and publishing applications.
• Be able to prioritize work schedule and be flexible.
• Ability to type 50 words per minute.
• Demonstrated dictation/shorthand proficiency.
• Excellent telephone and organizational skills.
• Congeniality in working and dealing with people of all ages.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Physically and emotionally able to take pressure.
• Ability to work independently and follow through with projects.
• Ability to work as part of an office team.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (May include but not be limited to):

• Communicate in such a way as to convey a positive image of the school, its staff, and the school district to the community.
• Responsible for preparing correspondence, memos, and weekly newsletters as requested by the principal.
• Handle office telephone calls with efficiency and a professional attitude.
• Record minutes and attendance at all staff meetings, and other meetings as needed.
• Prepare and distribute school opening and closing materials.
• Prepare and assist with the orientations and pre-registration materials for new and returning students.
• Work with the administrators in preparation and updates of the master schedule.
• Update and produce the student course curriculum guide.
• Work closely with administrative assistant to the curriculum director and assist College Board assessments.
• Prepare and maintain the high school budget, including preparing purchase orders and department budgets.
• Prepare and maintain high school master calendar for all building activities.
• Order and maintain inventory of bulk supplies for general and special education.
• Prepare non-instructional payroll.
• Maintain and monitor the use of office machines.
• Assist in the main office as needed.
• Plan luncheons and order refreshments as necessary.
• Attend graduation meetings and assist with yearly graduation ceremonies, including ordering diplomas, medals.
• Serve as member of crisis response team.
• Maintain and update digital display board.
• Prepare and maintain the high school's activity accounts including all phases of bookkeeping, ordering items, handling large sums of money, etc.
• Prepare and maintain the high school's media accounts including all phases of bookkeeping, ordering items, etc.
• Prepare and maintain central media accounts including all phases of bookkeeping, etc. Register students and collect money for PLAN, PSAT, and Advanced Placement tests
• Responsible for handling teacher payroll, sub slips, and paychecks.
• Maintain and prepare all student activity related bank accounts and records, including handling large sums of cash.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the building administrators that are secretarial and/or clerical in nature relative to the operation of the building.

Postings current as of 9/30/2026 1:44:21 AM CST.

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