Substitute Administrative Assistant

West Burlington Ind School District; West Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

West Burlington Independent School District in West Burlington, IA, seeks a Substitute Administrative Assistant to support campus administrators with clerical and secretarial tasks. Duties include handling correspondence, scheduling events, data entry, mail, and coordinating with staff, students and families.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, proficient computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook), confidentiality, and solid organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Shorthand or speed writing skills desirable.
• Office management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute notices and correspondence.
• Assist in planning and scheduling events and maintain calendars.
• Enter data into enrollment and student records systems.
• Answer phones and provide information to staff and visitors.
• Process mail and monitor office operations.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

PC proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Shorthand desirable

Office management experience preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Internet

Email

Job description

West Burlington Independent School District West Burlington School District K-12 - West Burlington, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Substitute Administrative Assistant

West Burlington Independent School District West Burlington School District K-12 - West Burlington, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5938789
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Sep 24, 2026 3:21 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Description: The West Burlington Independent School District has an opening for a Substitute Administrative Associate.

Required Information:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Completed Application

Position Purpose Under the direct supervision of the principal or other administrator to provide clerical, secretarial and administrative assistance to school administrators at a school site, conveying information regarding school functions and procedures; and supporting the broad array of services provided to students, parents, instructional and support employees.

Essential Functions

• Prepares, copies and distributes notices, memoranda or other correspondence to inform school employees regarding activities, events or other work-related matters.
• Assists in planning and scheduling school events and activities, and maintaining calendar of school and students events for the purpose of coordinating and scheduling events such as orientation, open house, field trips, sporting events, assemblies, conferences, etc.
• Assists in maintaining documents, files and records to provide up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.
• Assist visitors to the office, including students, parents, substitutes teachers, and others.
• Answers telephone calls, and provide information and assistance to callers.
• Distribute incoming mail appropriately; sends outgoing mail.
• Evaluates situations for the purpose of taking appropriate action and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Registers new students, making sure forms are completed, obtaining transcripts and other documentation as needed, and entering data into computer system regarding enrollment and student records (e.g., transportation, free and reduced lunch program, attendance, withdrawals).
• Responds to inquiries from students, parents and employees, providing information, facilitating communication among parties and/or providing direction.

Additional Duties Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment Uses standard office equipment such as personal computer, copy machine, fax machine, telephone.

Travel Requirements Limited travel to and from meetings may be required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to describe problems and work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Powerpoint, the Internet, Outlook, electronic mail).
• Ability to problem solve job-related issues.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to process paperwork accurately according to standardized procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of office management procedures.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Works in standard office and school building environments.

Qualification Profile

• Graduation from high school.
• Some Shorthand or speed writing skills desirable.
• Successful experience with office management preferred.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Position Type: Full-time

• Substitute > Substitute
• Support Staff > Administrative Assistant

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Contact Information

• Lisa Elaine Beames
• 607 Ramsey St.
• West Burlington, Iowa 52655
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]