Senior Administrative Specialist – Central Office

Cherokee County School District; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee County School District in Canton, GA seeks a highly capable administrative professional to support central office operations. The position offers 235-day or 200-day (IWC) options with a 40-hour work week and a CO-2 pay grade.

The role emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, and independent judgment in a fast-paced office setting. The ideal candidate has a strong secretarial background, excellent communication skills, and advanced technology proficiency.

Qualifications

• Standard high school diploma or GED; business/technical training preferred.
• Five years of secretarial/clerical work.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to train and assist others with technology and systems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow instructions to perform advanced secretarial/clerical work in a fast-paced environment.
• Operate standard office technology programs and equipment (Microsoft Office, copier, fax).
• Maintain data, statistics, records and reports for the program managed by departmental supervisors.
• Type and maintain correspondence, articles, reports, and manuals; draft routine acknowledgments.
• Examine and verify complex reports for accuracy; follow up discrepancies.
• Exercise authority to complete duties with accountability for accuracy and timelines.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Advanced technology skills

Independent judgment

Time management

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Business or technical training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cherokee County School District in Canton, GA seeks a highly capable administrative professional to support central office operations. The position offers 235-day or 200-day (IWC) options with a 40-hour work week and a CO-2 pay grade.

The role emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, and independent judgment in a fast-paced office setting. The ideal candidate has a strong secretarial background, excellent communication skills, and advanced technology proficiency.