High School Administrative Assistant

High School Administrative Assistant

Ames Community School District, Ames High School – Ames, Iowa.

Full‑time, 10‑month position beginning August 2026, Monday‑Friday 7:30 am‑4:00 pm.

Under the direction of the building Associate Principals, this position provides administrative support to staff, students, parents, and visitors.

• Works with and supports Ames High associate principals.
• Provides administrative support to teachers and other staff, students, parents, and the public.
• Greets and accommodates visitors, handles incoming telephone calls, and takes messages as appropriate.
• Maintains office filing system.
• Gathers data for and types correspondence, reports, and schedules.
• Maintains records for principals or other building staff appropriate to the requirements of the office/building.
• Maintains budget information and building activity accounts.
• Assists in problem resolution in the areas of scheduling, busing, student services, or other emergency situations.
• Contacts and orients substitutes for teaching staff and support staff before school and during working hours as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High‑school graduate or equivalent.
• Experience as a High School Administrative Assistant or equivalent preferred.

• Knowledge and ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students, staff, and community populations.
• Knowledge of general office procedures and equipment.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures to include record‑keeping, filing, and reporting methods (including Google Docs, email, spreadsheets, etc.).
• Ability to handle confidential work with tact and discretion.
• Ability to interact with other staff, students, and the public to obtain and provide information.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret and follow oral and written instructions.
• High standards of ethical conduct and exhibits honesty and integrity.
• Commitment to quality service.
• High level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently; works with minimal supervision.
• Consistent and punctual work attendance.

$18.90 per hour.

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Paid holidays; personal leave; sick leave
• IPERS Retirement

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Job : 5787925

Final date to receive applications: Jun 30, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Jun 17, 2026 7:03 PM (UTC)

• Sharday Grove
• 2005 24th St
• Ames, Iowa 50010
• Phone:
• Fax:
• Email: sharday.grove.ia.us