High School Principal Assistant & Office Coordinator

The Highlands School; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Highlands School in Irving, Texas is seeking an organized High School Administrative Assistant to the Principal to provide essential administrative and clerical support for the High School Principal. The role emphasizes professionalism, discretion, and strong communication to support Catholic education standards.

The successful candidate will manage calendars, prepare correspondence, maintain student records, and facilitate communication between parents, staff, and administration while

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in administrative or school office setting preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, email, calendars, and document management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced school environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to the High School Principal.
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, coordinate appointments, and assist with daily office operations.
• Prepare, proofread, and distribute correspondence, reports, agendas, and other school documents.
• Answer calls, respond to emails, greet visitors, and direct inquiries.
• Maintain accurate student records, files, attendance documentation, and confidential information.
• Coordinate meetings with parents, teachers, students, and administrators as needed.
• Assist with planning school events, faculty meetings, assemblies, and other high school activities.
• Support communication between the Principal, faculty, staff, students, and families.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Email management

Calendar management

Documentation

Written and verbal communication

Organization

Multitasking

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

The Highlands School in Irving, Texas is seeking an organized High School Administrative Assistant to the Principal to provide essential administrative and clerical support for the High School Principal. The role emphasizes professionalism, discretion, and strong communication to support Catholic education standards.

The successful candidate will manage calendars, prepare correspondence, maintain student records, and facilitate communication between parents, staff, and administration while