Central Office_ Administrative Assistant (Grants and Partnerships) 2026-2027
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At a glance
Job overview
The DeKalb County School District seeks an experienced and professional Administrative Assistant to perform routine and non‑routine clerical and administrative tasks, supporting finance management, payroll processing, scheduling, record maintenance, and event coordination within the Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships department.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Full job description
The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional Administrative Assistant.
Salary Grade/Schedule: Unified 114 Salary Schedules: Click Here
The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements. The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Title: Administrative Assistant
Performs routine and non-routine clerical and administrative tasks to support office operations, including tasks pertaining to finance management, payroll processing, scheduling, record maintenance, and event coordination. Performs duties with moderate to little supervision as an experienced-level individual contributor.
Essential Job Duties
- Manage payroll functions, ensuring accurate collection of information, timely processing of payroll, and maintenance of precise records.
- Provide comprehensive administrative support, including scheduling meetings, drafting correspondence, maintaining files and databases, and coordinating travel arrangements.
- Communicate effectively with staff and external parties to ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
- Oversee office operations such as ordering supplies, managing budgets, handling logistics, and maintaining a work unit filing system.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders by answering phones, greeting visitors, transferring calls, scheduling appointments, and managing supervisors' calendars.
- Assist in the preparation of reports.
- Maintain personnel records, including payroll documentation and vacation/sick leave statements.
- Track monthly travel requests and reimbursements according to established procedures.
- Perform bookkeeping duties and support budget management activities.
- Assist with event coordination as required.
- Process incoming and outgoing mail.
- Provide insight on process improvements and successful outcomes and make recommendations for solutions as appropriate.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma with at least six (6) years of related experience, required.
- Associate degree with at least four (4) years of related experience, preferred.
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