Central Office Administrative Assistant

Rhode Island

Date Posted : 08-26-2026

Number of Openings : 1

Employment Type : Full Time

About the Employer

Administrative Assistant to Central Office Administrators

Job Goal

The administrative assistant to central office administrators will assist central office administrators in the daily operation of the district and the necessary planning, implementing, directing and maintaining of district programs by providing a wide variety of complex and confidential administrative support.

Performance Responsibilities
1. Organize and Maintain Electronic and Paper Program Files

Organize and maintain electronic and paper program files of grant documents, records, and resources.

2. Record Receipt of Grantee Reports and Maintain Accurate Grant Data

Record receipt of grantee reports and maintain accurate grant data within grants management database.

3. Assist with Data Entry, Coding, Tracking, and Reporting in Grants Management Database

Assist with data entry, coding, tracking, and reporting in grants management database.

4. Assist with Producing Reports

Assist with producing reports including grant activity reports, reimbursement requests, payout reports, compliance reports, and other reports as needed for program teams.

5. Support Grants Staff with Administrative Tasks

Support grants staff with administrative tasks related to grant applications, compliance requirements, generating grant documents, initiating quotes, purchases, receiving, and payments.

6. Enhance and Improve Grants Management Processes

Work to enhance and improve grants management processes and increase efficiencies.

7. Assist with Budget Preparation and Tracking

Assist with the preparation, monitoring, and tracking of budgets for the assistant superintendent, business manager, and assigned departments.

8. Receive Invoices and Monitor Expenditures

Receive invoices, monitor expenditures, and maintain budget records for assigned accounts.

9. Prepare Reports for Assistant Superintendent and Departments

Prepare necessary reports for assistant superintendent, business manager, and assigned departments.

10. Compose Routine and Complex Correspondence

Prepare, initiate, and compose routine and complex correspondence for the assistant superintendent, school business administrator, and other departments.

11. Assist with Reports, Presentations, Budgets, and Documentation

Assist with the preparation of reports, presentations, budgets, and documentation for district leadership, school committee meetings, audits, and state reporting requirements.

12. Assist with Ride Requirements

Assist the assistant superintendent in maintaining teacher placement records and certification documentation.

13. Coordinate Schedules for Expiring Certifications

Assist the assistant superintendent in creating and monitoring schedules for expiring certifications and required recertifications.

14. Maintain Administrative Calendar

Coordinate and maintain the assistant superintendent's administrative calendar, and other departments upon request.

15. Organize Onboarding Paperwork

Organize onboarding paperwork and coordinate onboarding meetings for newly hired employees and administrators.

16. Assist with New Teacher Orientation

Assist the assistant superintendent with new teacher orientation.

17. Oversee Frontline Professional Development Documentation

Oversee frontline professional development documentation and records.

18. Coordinate Professional Development Activities

Assist with the coordination and administration of professional development activities, including entering training into frontline, confirming attendance, reserving facilities, preparing materials, and maintaining related documentation.

19. Provide Support for Professional Development Registration

Provide support to staff regarding professional development registration, frontline usage, and related questions.

20. Maintain District-Wide Calendar of Professional Development Opportunities

Maintain and publish a district-wide calendar of professional development opportunities and activities.

21. Assist with Payroll Timesheets

Assist the assistant superintendent with timely submission and processing of payroll timesheets for teacher professional development activities, consultants, title 1 services, and other approved programs.

22. Enter Budget Requisitions into Financial Management System

Enter budget requisitions into the financial management system and monitor transactions throughout the purchase order process.

23. Assist with Financial Management System Questions

Assist district employees with financial management system questions and provide small trainings upon request, if needed.

24. Assist with Medical and Dental Coverage for Employees

Assist the school business administrator with adding, removing, and editing to the medical and dental coverage for employees.

25. Process School Meal Applications

Process school meal applications, maintain supporting documentation, and assist with required audits and reviews.

26. Assist with Military Impact Aid Forms

Assist the school business administrator with the organization, filing, and submission of military impact aid forms.

27. Organize Scholarship Information

Organize scholarship information and coordinate with the shared financial services office to ensure payments are processed accurately and timely.

28. Assist with Procurement Activities

Assist with procurement activities, including obtaining quotes, preparing bid and RFP documentation, maintaining procurement records, and ensuring compliance with applicable purchasing requirements.

29. Maintain RFPS and Bids Calendar

Maintain the organization, administration, and tracking of the district's RFPS and bids, contracts, and related documentation through a calendar of all active contracts and expirations.

30. Maintain Confidentiality

Maintain strict confidentiality regarding personnel, student, financial, and operational information in accordance with district policies and applicable laws.

Other Duties as Assigned

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