Part-Time SAU Financial Assistant

School Administrative Unit 43; Newport (NH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

School Administrative Unit 43 in Newport, NH seeks a Part-time SAU Financial Assistant to provide confidential financial support to multiple department heads. The role includes creating purchase orders, placing and reviewing orders, and maintaining audit-ready documents.

The successful candidate will work under the Business Administrator, handle notices, reports, and communications with vendors and staff, and assist in budgeting and cross-department coordination.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college coursework preferred.
• Experience with word processing and office procedures.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, copy and distribute notices and reports for department heads.
• Create purchase orders and place orders for four departments with budget awareness.
• Assist in coordinating department activities and agendas.
• Answer calls and provide information to vendors, employees and the public.
• Maintain documents and records for audit trails and compliance.

Skills

Communication

Cooperation

Instruction following

Arithmetic

PC proficiency

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Time management

Office procedures

Education

High school diploma

College coursework in business

Associate degree

Office management experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Internet

Microsoft Outlook

Email software

Job description

Part-Time SAU Financial Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5860362

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 29, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SAU Financial Assistant

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the Business Administrator, to provide a wide variety of complex and confidential administrative financial support to the Facilities, Grants, Technology, and Transportation Department Heads, along with communicating information to school district employees and others as required, and to assist in ensuring compliance of department/program activities with legal, administrative and District policy requirements.

Essential Functions

• Composes documents (e.g., correspondence, bulletins, reports) for Department Head or Business Administrator for the purpose of requesting or providing information, confirming events, etc.
• Prepares, copies and distributes notices, memoranda or other correspondence for the purpose of informing vendors and employees of facilities, grants, technology, or transportation issues.
• Assists in coordinating Department activities and functional responsibilities related to subject areas over which the Department has oversight.
• Attends Department and other related meetings as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Creates purchase orders for the four department heads.
• Place orders for the four different departments, accepts orders, and reviews for accuracy to ensure budget amounts.
• Assists in overseeing workload of the Department Head for the purpose of maximizing efficiency and meeting operational requirements, including assisting with budget questions and helping to enter each budget.
• Assists in maintaining documents, files and records for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.
• Answers telephone calls, and provide information and assistance to callers.
• Serves as a mail carrier in between schools and directing community members and employees with questions who visit the SAU.

Additional Duties

Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the department.

Note

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computer, copy machine, fax machine, telephone.

Travel Requirements

Limited travel may be required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to describe problems and work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed for position.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, the Internet, Outlook, electronic mail).
• Ability to problem solve job-related issues.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to process paperwork accurately according to standardized procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of office management procedures.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations, District policies and procedures, principles, guidelines, and best practices related to department (e.g., Pupil Services, Human Resources, Facilities and Business).

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

*See the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Qualification Profile

Hence providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• Graduation from high school.
• College level course work in business, word processing, and office procedures preferred.
• Associates degree preferred.
• Successful experience with office management in related area preferred.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Administrative Assistant

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required