School Administrative Assistant (44 Weeks) - Immediate Start

Bemis Junior High; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Utica Community Schools in Sterling Heights, MI, seeks an Administrative Assistant to Principal (Class II, 44 weeks). Starting date is immediate; schedule is 7.5 hours per day, 44 weeks per year.

The role requires strong communication, proficiency in Word, Power School and AS400, and a confidential, customer-value approach with staff, students, and families. Internal promotion is supported; external applications accepted until filled.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with attention to detail.
• Post high school coursework in related field preferred.
• Professional attitude under stress.
• Customer service orientation with district personnel, community and parents.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines; willingness to learn new programs.
• Discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Proficiency in Word, Power School and AS400; advanced Excel preferred.
• Experience or knowledge of special education preferred.
• Pleasant and professional phone manners.
• Proficiency tests will be required.
• Good attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Classification II - 44 weeks - Administrative Assistant to Principal - 7.5 hours per day.
• Provides various clerical services to support student achievement and related district goals.
• The district supports promotion of internal candidates.
• Application deadline for internal UAW members: September 23, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
• Application deadline for external applicants: open until filled.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer service orientation

Professional phone manners

Willingness to learn

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

Postsecondary coursework in related field

Experience in special education

Tools

Word

Power School

AS400

Excel

Job description

Utica Community Schools in Sterling Heights, MI, seeks an Administrative Assistant to Principal (Class II, 44 weeks). Starting date is immediate; schedule is 7.5 hours per day, 44 weeks per year.

The role requires strong communication, proficiency in Word, Power School and AS400, and a confidential, customer-value approach with staff, students, and families. Internal promotion is supported; external applications accepted until filled.