School Office Assistant & Admin Support

Hartford Public Schools; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford Public Schools is seeking an Office Assistant at Betances STEM Magnet School. This role performs confidential clerical work, reception duties, and light bookkeeping to support daily school operations.

The ideal candidate will be proficient with MS Office, capable of handling phone calls, and able to work under deadlines while maintaining professional communication with staff and students.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices as needed.
• Proficiency with Windows 97, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and standard office software.
• Ability to follow rules and departmental policy and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff.
• Able to exercise tact and courtesy with public, students and staff.
• Strong command of Standard English grammar, spelling and letter form.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations quickly and accurately.
• High school diploma or GED with business courses.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and tight timeframes.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
• Candidate must successfully complete testing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform general receptionist duties.
• Perform general bookkeeping duties.
• Answer telephones and screen incoming calls.
• Attend computer and job skills training as requested during work hours.
• Photocopy/collate materials.
• Maintain attendance sheets.
• Type correspondence, memos and other communications.
• Perform other related clerical duties as assigned.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Office software

Compliance

Interpersonal skills

Tact

English proficiency

Basic math

Testing

Stress management

Diversity collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED + business courses

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Hartford Public Schools is seeking an Office Assistant at Betances STEM Magnet School. This role performs confidential clerical work, reception duties, and light bookkeeping to support daily school operations.

The ideal candidate will be proficient with MS Office, capable of handling phone calls, and able to work under deadlines while maintaining professional communication with staff and students.