USD #493 - RISE Center Administrative Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Columbus (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

RISE Center in Columbus, Kansas is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide secretarial and administrative support to the administration. You will communicate with staff, students, parents, and districts; ensure reporting compliance; and assist with a broad range of services for students and staff.

Starting pay is $14.80/hr; negotiable based on background and experience. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, proficient Word/Excel skills, and strong organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; college preferred.
• Efficient computer skills and data management experience.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel expected.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and direct them to meeting areas.
• Answer phones and respond to inquiries via phone or email.
• Manage attendance records and communicate with districts.
• Order and maintain office supplies; organize messages.
• Maintain confidential records and support transportation coordination.

Skills

Independent work

Self-starter

Professional demeanor

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Typing

Filing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

USD #493 - RISE Center Secretary/Administrative Assistant

USD #493 - RISE Center Secretary/Administrative Assistant

SEK Interlocal #637 SPED USD493- RISE Center - Columbus, Kansas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5880467

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 11, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

RISE Center Administrative Assistant Job Description

Purpose:

The RISE School Administrative Assistant position was established to provide secretarial and administrative support to the administration; communicate with staff, students, parents, and/or other districts; ensure compliance with ongoing reporting (attendance; food service, etc.); and support the broad array of services provided to students and staff.

Responsible to:

RISE Center SchoolAdministrator and SEK Interlocal Administrative Team

Salary: Starting pay is $14.80/hr; Negotiable based on background and experience.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent. College preferred.
• Efficient computer skills, experience with managing data, with knowledge of software, applications, and web-based platforms thatarerequired by theadministration. Proficiency in Word and Excel is preferred.
• Organizational, typing, and filing skills
• Ability to work independently, self-starter
• Professional and friendly demeanor
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Essential Functions:

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a wide audience.
• Greet visitors and direct them to the appropriate meeting area or classroom.
• Answer telephones and respond to inquiries via telephone or email.
• Perform administrative tasks; including keeping attendance on students, managing the district lunch service requirements, and communicating with participating districts.
• Order and maintain office and building supplies
• Organize and distribute messages
• Maintain confidential files/records
• Organize and assist with the transportation of students to off-site learning opportunities
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to be flexible

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

• Requires the ability to sit/stand for prolonged periods.
• Requires the ability to manually move, lift, pull, or pushheavy objects or materials
• Requires the ability to stoop or bend
• Must be able to work in semi-noisy environments
• Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.

General Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing the operations of the Highland School main office.
• Frequently communicate with participating districts, parents, related service providers, and staff regarding students who attend the RISE Center.
• Maintain accurate records on student attendance, district meal services, and other relevant reports.
• Taking and filtering messages for administration.
• Assist in scheduling, and possibly providing, transportation for students to off-site opportunities.
• Assist with establishing and maintaining student records and information.
• Assist teachers within the classroom when the staffing of students is impacted.
• Other duties as assigned by the RISE Center Administrator and/or Interlocal Administrative Team, which are consistent with essential, general, and qualifications for this position.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $14.80 Education, certifications, experience

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Jennifer Thompson , Building Administrator
• USD493- RISE Center
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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