School Admin Assistant — Scheduling & Office Support

Fairfax County Public Schools; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 593,000 - 1,027,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfax County Public Schools is seeking an administrative assistant to support one or more school-based administrators or central office leaders. The role relieves supervisors of routine tasks and ensures efficient operation of the office or section.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of office experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of general office administration or support experience.
• Familiarity with office procedures and regulations.
• Ability to learn local, state, and federal rules and software applications.
• Strong business English, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and coordinate administrative office activities.
• Serve as administrative assistant for school or central office tasks.
• Handle supervisor calls/mail and route as needed with background material.
• Prepare routine correspondence and review for accuracy before signature.
• Maintain calendars, coordinate meetings, and arrange travel.
• Attend meetings, take minutes, and prepare reports.
• Support student services or school operations as required.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Technology proficiency

Oral and written communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Office software

Job description

Fairfax County Public Schools is seeking an administrative assistant to support one or more school-based administrators or central office leaders. The role relieves supervisors of routine tasks and ensures efficient operation of the office or section.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of office experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.