Senior Administrative & Payroll Specialist

DeKalb County School District; Stone Mountain (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County School District seeks an experienced Administrative Assistant to support office operations with finance, payroll processing, scheduling, records maintenance, and event coordination. This role requires initiative and the ability to work with moderate supervision as an experienced contributor.

You will manage payroll data, draft communications, maintain files and databases, coordinate travel, handle mail, assist with budgets and reports, and serve as a primary contact for staff and

Qualifications

• High school diploma with at least six years of related experience.
• Associate degree with at least four years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll functions, ensuring accurate collection of information and timely processing.
• Provide administrative support including scheduling meetings, drafting correspondence, maintaining files and databases, and coordinating travel arrangements.
• Communicate with staff and external parties to ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
• Oversee office operations such as ordering supplies, budgeting, logistics, and filing systems.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders by answering phones, greeting visitors, scheduling appointments, and managing calendars.
• Assist in preparation of reports and maintain personnel records including payroll documentation.
• Track travel requests and reimbursements; perform bookkeeping duties and support budget management.
• Assist with event coordination as required.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail and provide insight on process improvements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Scheduling

Document management

Budget tracking

Event coordination

Communication

Education

High school diploma + 6 years related exp.

Associate degree + 4 years related exp. (preferred)

Job description

DeKalb County School District seeks an experienced Administrative Assistant to support office operations with finance, payroll processing, scheduling, records maintenance, and event coordination. This role requires initiative and the ability to work with moderate supervision as an experienced contributor.

You will manage payroll data, draft communications, maintain files and databases, coordinate travel, handle mail, assist with budgets and reports, and serve as a primary contact for staff and