ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE COUNSELING OFFICE
Essential Functions and Qualifications:
- Ability to exhibit a calm, professional demeanor with children, community members, parents, and staff
- Ability to display excellent communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with student privacy laws and applicable district policies
- Ability to manage several activities at once and prioritize tasks accordingly
- Willingness and ability to be highly productive, detail-oriented, and committed to quality work production
- Ability to work independently and complete tasks in a timely manner
- Ability to accurately interpret and apply state and school regulations and protocols as it pertains to student attendance and pupil accounting standards, health and safety procedures, and other reporting requirements as assigned
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google G-Suite (Drive, Docs, Calendar, Gmail, etc.)
- Ability to learn new software systems, including the district student information management system, and optimize processes and procedures related to each software tool to ensure accurate and timely completion of job responsibilities
- Knowledge of basic first aid procedures or willing to be trained (i.e., CPR and student medication administration, etc.)
- Comprehensive knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, spelling, arithmetic, proofreading, and editing
- Effective and accurate typing (speed 55 wpm)
- Excellent telephone etiquette
- Excellent attendance record
- Two years of experience in a similar setting (preferred)
Testing:
- All candidates may be required to take skills tests to demonstrate proficiency in the above-listed skill areas
Location: East Grand Rapids High School
Rate: Per the Support Staff Contract, Administrative Assistant Classification, Category I
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Start Date: August 2025
To Apply: Interested applicants should apply at: http://www.applitrack.com/kent/onlineapp
Deadline: Until Filled
