Lead Administrative Assistant

Full-time Lead Administrative Assistant

Ames Community School District — Meeker Elementary, Ames, Iowa. This position starts August 2026 for the  school year and is full-time with a Monday–Friday work schedule.

• Job : 5837899
• Final date to receive applications: Jul 28, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
• Posted: Jul 16, 2026 7:03 PM (UTC)

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 hours daily, 10-month work calendar

Overview: Meeker Elementary seeks a full-time Lead Administrative Assistant to support the principal, staff, students, families, and the community by coordinating administrative tasks, communicating effectively, and maintaining records and reports.

• Communicates in a welcoming and supportive way toward all students, co-workers, parents, staff, and community members.
• Assists building principals regarding staff duties, assignments, policies, and procedures.
• Manages and completes building records and reports, including building budgetary accounts.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for external partners during scheduled on-site visits, balancing vendor requirements with organizational needs.
• Compiles daily incoming inquiries, notifications, and pre-scheduled requests to generate accurate, real-time status reports and tracking logs.
• Contacts parents/guardians regarding student absences.
• Supervises students sent to the office for discipline.
• Works closely with the school busing company concerning eligible students and problems throughout the year.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school graduate or equivalent. Post-high school education in related field, or the equivalent in experience preferred.
• Prefer a minimum of two years' experience as an administrative assistant.
• Experience with computer applications: preferably Infinite Campus, Google Sheets, Google Docs, Excel, Word and Apple OS.

• Knowledge and ability to work effectively and collaboratively with various stakeholders, including students, parents, and visitors.
• Knowledge of general office procedures and equipment (e.g., personal computer, calculator, other office equipment).
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures to include recordkeeping, filing, and reporting methods, including Google Docs, email, spreadsheets, etc.
• Ability to handle confidential work with tact and discretion.
• Ability to interact with 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 integrity.
• Commitment to quality service.
• High level of initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Consistent and punctual work attendance.

Salary: $19.70 per hour; benefit-eligible position

To apply, please follow the online application link:
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Ames CSD is an E-Verify and EEO/AA employer.

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

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