Temporary Administrative Assistant – Leave Replacement

Township of Union Public Schools; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

NJ State Pension enrollment

Optional 403(b) retirement plan

Optional disability insurance

Job summary

The Township of Union Board of Education is seeking a Leave Replacement Administrative Assistant for September 2026 to December 2026. The role requires handling confidential information, coordinating schedules, and maintaining district records with high attention to detail.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of three years in a related secretarial role, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years of experience in a related secretarial or office position.
• Ability to interact with staff, parents/guardians, students and vendors at all levels.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality in district matters.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and Google Workspace or equivalent.
• Genesis/SchoolFi experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced office.

Responsibilities

• Handles inquiries involving confidential or sensitive topics.
• Assembles confidential material, prepares summaries, and maintains files.
• Types correspondence, notices and reports and verifies accuracy.
• Schedules and coordinates appointments.
• Maintains records and files for administrators with proper security.
• Performs specialized assignments and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Confidentiality

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Genesis/SchoolFi

Job description

The Township of Union Board of Education is seeking a Leave Replacement Administrative Assistant for September 2026 to December 2026. The role requires handling confidential information, coordinating schedules, and maintaining district records with high attention to detail.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of three years in a related secretarial role, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.