School Office Assistant II - Reception & Records

TrulyHired; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Public Schools is seeking a clerical office support person to handle general office tasks in a school setting. The role includes receptionist duties, compiling information, and maintaining student files with professional, courteous service to students, staff and visitors.

The position emphasizes accurate data handling, strong Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to interact positively with the public and school community.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or any equivalent combination of experience and training including typing and other business courses.
• General knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, and equipment including computers.
• Typing experience and familiarity with word processing software to include Microsoft Office.
• Excellent public relations and telephone skills.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Performs general clerical and public relations tasks in a school office.
• Acts as receptionist receiving visitors, parents, teachers and students and answering telephones.
• Compiles information from various sources and types a variety of forms.
• Maintains student files and records.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Skills

Typing

Office procedures

Public relations

Telephone skills

Microsoft Office

Student relations

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Newport News Public Schools is seeking a clerical office support person to handle general office tasks in a school setting. The role includes receptionist duties, compiling information, and maintaining student files with professional, courteous service to students, staff and visitors.

The position emphasizes accurate data handling, strong Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to interact positively with the public and school community.