School Administrative Assistant - Office & Attendance

Young World Physical Education; Kennebunk (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

RSU 21 Regional School Unit 21 in Kennebunk, ME seeks an Administrative Assistant to support the main office at the Middle School of the Kennebunks. The role is full-time with a starting hourly salary range and requires strong organizational, communication and technical skills.

The position focuses on front-desk operations, attendance tracking, scheduling, and processing communications with families, staff, and the community, in a fast-paced school environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required and relevant work experience considered.
• A combination of education and experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills are required.
• Candidate should be proactive, adaptable, customer-service oriented and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Greet and sign in visitors using Ident-A-Kid system.
• Answer calls and provide caller support.
• Sort and manage student items dropped by parents.
• Locate students for dismissal and assist staff as needed.
• Prepare daily announcements in coordination with teachers and coaches.
• Maintain attendance and bus-notes processes, coordinate with staff.
• Operate and maintain office equipment; handle mail distribution.
• Manage facility requests and scheduling for rooms and fields.

Skills

Google Workspace

Database management

Office equipment

Graphic design tools

Document management systems

Video conferencing

Education

High school diploma

Tools

PowerSchool

Job description

RSU 21 Regional School Unit 21 in Kennebunk, ME seeks an Administrative Assistant to support the main office at the Middle School of the Kennebunks. The role is full-time with a starting hourly salary range and requires strong organizational, communication and technical skills.

The position focuses on front-desk operations, attendance tracking, scheduling, and processing communications with families, staff, and the community, in a fast-paced school environment.