Senior School Office Administrator

Johnston-Public-Schools; Johnston (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnston Public Schools’ Nicholas A. Ferri Middle School in Johnston, Rhode Island seeks an experienced Administrative Clerk III to support the Principal and office operations.

The role requires handling main office duties, scheduling, correspondence, reports, and acting as a back-up clerical resource for the middle school. The ideal candidate brings at least 2 years of clerical experience, strong typing and MS Office skills, and a commitment to confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years related work experience.
• Accurate typing skills.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office with the ability to learn new applications.
• Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to exhibit a high level of confidentiality and integrity.
• High school diploma or GED with associate degree or certification in Secretarial Sciences from a recognized post-secondary institution or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of other clerical staff within the office.
• Maintain communication between the principal and faculty and with central office.
• Manage the principal's calendar and scheduling, including school calendars.
• Answer phones, greet visitors, and screen calls for staff and administration.
• Prepare reports, memos and correspondence; handle data entry in the SIS.
• Maintain and organize personnel and student records; monitor confidential files.

Skills

Typing skills

Mathematical skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or secretarial certification

Tools

Word processing

Database software

SIS (Student Information System)

Timekeeping/attendance systems

Job description

Johnston Public Schools’ Nicholas A. Ferri Middle School in Johnston, Rhode Island seeks an experienced Administrative Clerk III to support the Principal and office operations.

The role requires handling main office duties, scheduling, correspondence, reports, and acting as a back-up clerical resource for the middle school. The ideal candidate brings at least 2 years of clerical experience, strong typing and MS Office skills, and a commitment to confidentiality.