School Attendance Admin Assistant I (10-Month)

Washington County public Schools; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County Public Schools is seeking an Administrative Assistant I – Attendance at Smithsburg Middle School to support daily attendance, communications, and records management. The role requires excellent typing, data entry, and computer skills, plus the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

The position reports to the building administrator and offers a 7.5-hour day within a 10-month work year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years of administrative experience and/or training.
• Accurate typing and keyboarding skills.
• Experience with a variety of software and electronic communication tools (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations).
• Experience using Synergy or a compatible student management/database program.
• Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Compose letters, memos, and reports.
• Maintain confidentiality in office work.
• Provide assistance to staff and students as needed.
• Maintain records and student files.
• Make appointments and serve as receptionist.
• Communicate effectively with the public and arrange appointments.
• Apply Board of Education policies and procedures.
• Utilize office machines and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Typing skills

Software proficiency

Synergy experience

Communication skills

Attendance reliability

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Microsoft OneNote

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Publisher

Google Apps

Google Suite

Videoconferencing tools

iTunes

Apple App Store

Job description

Washington County Public Schools is seeking an Administrative Assistant I – Attendance at Smithsburg Middle School to support daily attendance, communications, and records management. The role requires excellent typing, data entry, and computer skills, plus the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

The position reports to the building administrator and offers a 7.5-hour day within a 10-month work year.