Administrative Assistant

Position Type:
Secretarial/Clerical/Secretary

Date Posted:
6/22/2026

Location:

Date Available:
08/03/2026

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

District:
Ellendale School District 40
Ellendale Public School is seeking applicants for an administrative assistant.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Qualifications
- a. High School graduate
b. Computer Literate (PC) & Office Applications (MS Office)
c. Two years of business experience or additional education
d. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
e. Medication dispensing certification

Reports to - Superintendent and/or Business Manager
Job Goals - To assist the administrative staff in the completion of their duties.

Job Duties - The following duties are essential for the position:

a. Answer incoming calls and route them as needed or taking messages.
b. Assist administrative staff with attendance, generating reports, and other duties as directed within Power School;
c. Dispense medication as needed to students;
d. Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality about student's information;
e. Maintain positive relationships with school staff, students, and parents;
f. Present a positive image of the school with the public;
g. Assist principals with filling substitute needs, including scheduling and calling substitutes.
h. Perform routine clerical work for the administrative staff [i.e.

- typing, copying, mailing, filing, data gathering, answering the phone, maintaining files, etc.]
i. Assist the administrative staff with the completion of data entry for such items as county, state, and federal reports.
j. Stop at the Post Office and bank as directed;
k. Perform other tasks as assigned by the Business Manager, Superintendent, or Principals; and
l. It is not expected that the Administrative Assistant will do typing, copying, etc. for teachers, students, or patrons, nor is the Admin. Asst. expected to work for outside organizations such as PTO, churches, etc.

Terms of Employment - Work year to be established by the School Board.
Evaluation - Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Superintendent with input from the Business Manager & Principals.

Interested applicants should apply online at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Only online applications shall be accepted. If you need assistance with the application process you may obtain it at the Ellendale School Office at 321 N. 1st St. in Ellendale ND. Final applicants will be subject to a background check if not recently checked by ESPB during licencing.

Salary shall be dependent upon level or education, skills and experience.

If you have questions about this position you may contact Mrs. Lana Norton, Business Manager ton.nd.us or phone at .