School Administrative Assistant: Organized Office Support

Agawam-Public-Schools; Agawam (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Agawam Public Schools is seeking an Administrative Assistant for a 10-month position at Benjamin Phelps School in Agawam, MA. The role supports the administrator, handles calendars, correspondence, data entry, purchasing, payroll, and enrollment tasks, and serves as a liaison with families, staff and external partners.

The position requires an associate degree or a high school diploma with clerical experience, strong confidentiality, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with 2–4 years clerical experience or HS diploma with 5+ years preferred.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
• Experience with school-related office practices preferred.
• Proficiency in electronic data/technology and standard office equipment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrator calendars and schedule appointments.
• Handle memos, correspondence, and documents for the department.
• Process purchase orders and supply requisitions.
• Assist with payroll distribution and payroll-related tasks.
• Prepare and organize school materials and mailings.
• Support enrollment/withdrawal processes and events.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Electronic data proficiency

Office equipment proficiency

Data entry

Education

Associate degree

High school diploma

Tools

Office software

Job description

Agawam Public Schools is seeking an Administrative Assistant for a 10-month position at Benjamin Phelps School in Agawam, MA. The role supports the administrator, handles calendars, correspondence, data entry, purchasing, payroll, and enrollment tasks, and serves as a liaison with families, staff and external partners.

The position requires an associate degree or a high school diploma with clerical experience, strong confidentiality, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.