Administrative Support Specialist

About the Employer

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with time constraints. The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the board's policy on evaluation of support staff personnel.

Job Title

Administrative Support Specialist - 190 days/7.5 hrs. per day

Department

Elementary School

Approved By

Stephanie Hucks, Interim CHRO

Date

September 24, 2026

Office Support

One of the following: Please call 803-739-4048 to schedule an appointment to complete the assessment. Scores must be uploaded under "Additional Materials" in the application packet.
• WorkKeys Assessment with a passing score of at least Level 2
• Bachelor's Degree (official transcripts required)

Summary/Function

Independently performs a variety of secretarial or administrative duties involved in the operation of the office. Applies both written and unwritten policies and procedures; uses knowledge of operations, programs, and general office procedures to process information and materials to assist supervisory personnel. Maintains records and correspondence for the office.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Front Office Receptionist
• Liaison between parents and school staff
• Working Knowledge of Powerschool
• Student Attendance and Truancy
• Discipline Data Entry
• Coordinates Mailroom
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

High School Graduate or Equivalent. Secretarial or Clerical Experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Associate's Degree Preferred.

Knowledge

• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and good working knowledge of Business English and Grammar.
• Knowledge of Departmental Policies, Procedures, and Operations.
• Working knowledge of the principles of office management and of modern office procedures.
• Knowledge of the records and forms to be prepared and maintained.

Skills/Effort

• Exceptional proficiency with technology skills, i.e., websites, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, and digital photography.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and telephone skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply detailed oral and written instructions.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively using standard English before groups of employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to pass a basic skills test and technology proficiency test.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and board of education policies.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee is often required to sit at a desk. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

Conducts duties in an office environment with no significant exposure to environmental conditions. Requires ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require constant attention, and meeting deadlines. Physical demands are restricted to office work requiring lifting/moving of items up to 10 pounds. No travel is required. Job requires the operation of standard office equipment.

Responsibility

No supervisory responsibility.

Disclaimer Statement

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.