School Office Assistant: Attendance & Records Clerk

Peeples Middle School; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Peeples Middle School, part of Jackson Public Schools in Jackson, MS, is seeking an Office Assistant to support attendance, cumulative records, data entry, and other assigned tasks. The role reports to the Principal and/or Office Manager and requires strong communication, organization, and computer skills.

Starting date is immediately, with a 225-day work year and a salary of $14.50 per hour. This is a full-time position; the school emphasizes confidentiality and professional conduct in daily

Qualifications

• High school diploma with business college preferred.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent people skills and professional demeanor.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, greet visitors, relay information to staff.
• Prepare memoranda, letters, and reports; copy educational materials.
• Operate office equipment and input data into the SIS/records systems.
• Assist the office manager with student registrations, records, and attendance.
• Maintain student data and attendance reports; ensure accuracy of reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

People skills

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Peeples Middle School, part of Jackson Public Schools in Jackson, MS, is seeking an Office Assistant to support attendance, cumulative records, data entry, and other assigned tasks. The role reports to the Principal and/or Office Manager and requires strong communication, organization, and computer skills.

Starting date is immediately, with a 225-day work year and a salary of $14.50 per hour. This is a full-time position; the school emphasizes confidentiality and professional conduct in daily