Administrative Assistant ES/MS - Clerical Support - School

Administrative Assistant ES/MS

Position Type: Oth Classified Support Person/ Administrative Assistant ES/MS

Location: Harmony Elementary

Date Available: 02/02/2026

Minimum Salary: $31,374.00/Annually

Maximum Salary: $54,890.00/Annually

Scheduled Days: 220

Target Openings: 1

Education Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience Qualifications: Two years experience in an office or clerical environment required.

Skills Qualifications: Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with the public, students, and staff; demonstrated skills in oral and written communication; demonstrated skills in organization and problem solving; ability to analyze existing processes and identify areas for improvement; ability to act as a representative of Gwinnett County Public Schools; ability to work across functional boundaries and interact with employees at all levels of the organization; and ability to demonstrate technology skills and display a knowledge of basic bookkeeping skills.

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide general secretarial and clerical/administrative support to the assigned local school to ensure successful operations by working closely with local school leadership, central office divisions, faculty, and staff.

Perform clerical/administrative duties for the local school as needed.

Assist principal with staff modifications by initiating transactions.

Maintain staff personnel records in accordance with school system procedures as deemed appropriate by the principal.

Maintain and communicate a general working knowledge of local school and school system public information, policies, procedures, and events.

Serve as the local site benefits representative during the open enrollment process and throughout the year to assist employees with basic benefits-related questions as deemed appropriate by the principal.

Input daily leave and/or miscellaneous payroll into the electronic Time and Attendance (eTA) system as deemed appropriate by the principal.

Prepare work orders and purchase orders for equipment and supplies as needed.

Maintain school calendars and prioritize, coordinate, and schedule locations for meetings and activities.

Coordinate interview scheduling of new applicants considered by the principal for vacant positions in the local school as deemed appropriate by the principal.

Serve as a liaison with the Risk Management Department concerning employee accidents and return to work dates as needed.

Serve as the local school hospitality coordinator by securing locations for events, meetings, appointments, and conferences as needed.

Communicate with all parties in a businesslike, courteous, and efficient manner.

Assist with new projects in the local school.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.