Senior School Administrative Coordinator

Somerville Public Schools; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerville Public Schools is seeking a senior administrative support professional to enhance the efficiency of school leadership teams and department operations. You will supervise administrative staff, manage confidential records, and assist with payroll reporting and policy implementation.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to independently decide on operational procedures while maintaining excellent service to students, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• Five years of administrative support experience with progressive responsibility.
• Post-sec​ondary studies in an appropriate field preferred.
• Acceptable combination of experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior level administrative support to school leadership and program staff.
• Supervise and develop administrative support staff.
• Administer office operations including data maintenance, records management, and reporting.
• Prepare letters, reports and documents; support payroll time reporting.
• Serve as liaison to Central Office and stakeholders to meet department goals.

Skills

Administrative management

Excellent communication

Independent judgment

Knowledge of school operations

Customer service

Organizational skills

Supervisory ability

Staff evaluation

Administrative software proficiency

Analytical skills

Education

Post-secondary studies preferred

Experience-education mix acceptable

Tools

MS Office

Student Information Systems

Accounting software

Record keeping systems

Job description

Somerville Public Schools is seeking a senior administrative support professional to enhance the efficiency of school leadership teams and department operations. You will supervise administrative staff, manage confidential records, and assist with payroll reporting and policy implementation.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to independently decide on operational procedures while maintaining excellent service to students, families, and staff.