School Office Administrative Assistant - Attendance & Records

Elk River Independent School District 728; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Elk River Independent School District 728 seeks an Administrative Assistant - Attendance at Elk River High School. The role is a temporary 12-week assignment (7.5 hours/day) with duties including typing, filing, attendance recording, and ticketing tasks.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 1–3 years of clerical/secretarial experience, strong organizational and phone skills, and willingness to work overtime as needed. Starting wage is $23.26 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED required.
• Hiring manager may require a skills test before hire.
• 1–3 years of clerical/secretarial training or experience.
• Organizational skills including filing and office equipment.
• Willingness to accept and follow directions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good telephone skills and receptionist abilities.
• Bookkeeping skills for departmental budgets and records.
• Overtime availability including evenings, weekends, or holidays.
• Experience with MARSS/STAR systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform general office duties: typing, filing, mail, and records.
• Handle receptionist tasks: phones, directions, information.
• Maintain accounting records for budgets and processing forms.
• Coordinate inventory and bids, and label supplies/equipment.
• Record attendance and grades; verify data and follow up as needed.
• Register students or new employees and manage enrollment files.
• Assist in coordinating special projects or events.
• Maintain MARSS enrollments and STAR state reports.
• Support other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Ensure compliance with established guidelines and timelines.

Skills

Clerical experience

Organizational skills

Receptionist skills

Bookkeeping

Telephone skills

Independent work

Overtime flexibility

Follow directions

Office equipment knowledge

Record-keeping

Education

High school degree or GED

Tools

MARSS

STAR

Job description

Elk River Independent School District 728 seeks an Administrative Assistant - Attendance at Elk River High School. The role is a temporary 12-week assignment (7.5 hours/day) with duties including typing, filing, attendance recording, and ticketing tasks.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 1–3 years of clerical/secretarial experience, strong organizational and phone skills, and willingness to work overtime as needed. Starting wage is $23.26 per hour.