Administrative Assistant to Principals

Administrative Assistant to the Principals

The Bernice

A. Ray School in Hanover, NH, is seeking a dedicated, professional, and organized Administrative Assistant to the Principals to join our vibrant learning community. This pivotal role serves as a liaison between the Principals' office, staff, and the community, ensuring the daily operations of the school run smoothly and efficiently. We are looking for a candidate who possesses exceptional communication skills, a high level of discretion, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, student-centered environment.

If you are a proactive problem-solver with a passion for supporting public education and an aptitude for administrative excellence, we invite you to help us foster a welcoming and productive atmosphere for all our students. The pay range is $26.91 - $31.14 commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a full-time, year-round role that includes a comprehensive benefits package and eligibility for the New Hampshire Retirement System.

Position starts immediately, open until filled.

General

Purpose:

To provide high-level administrative support to school leadership while serving as a professional point of contact for staff, students, and the public.

Reports to:

Building Principal or Associate Principal

Supervises:
None

Position

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Financial & Data Management:
  Provides rigorous oversight of building budgets and payroll processes to ensure compliance with District policy.
• Core Office Operations:
  The Administrative Assistant ensures the main office functions efficiently by managing daily interactions and administrative workflows.
• School-Wide Coordination:
  Supports the broader school environment through organizational and safety initiatives.
• Professional Standards & Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Two to Four (2-4) years of clerical / office experience preferred

Necessary

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Technical Proficiency:
  Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Google Workspace.
• Core Competencies:
  
  Discretion, financial literacy, communication, adaptability
• Critical Abilities:
  Attention to detail, self-direction, interpersonal intuition, cultural competency

Licensure and Certification Requirements:
None required

Physical Activity Requirements:

• Primary
  
  Physical Requirements:
  
  Lift up to 10 lbs:
  Frequently required;
  Lift 11 to 25 lbs:
  Occasionally required;
  Lift 25 to 50 lbs:
  Rarely required
• Hand Manipulation:
  Keyboarding:
  Frequently required;
  Gross Manipulation:
  Frequently required;
  Fine Manipulation:
  Frequently required
• Other Physical Consideration:
  Bending:
  Occasionally required;
  Squatting:
  Occasionally required;
  Crouching:
  Occasionally required
• During the Work Day, Employee is Required to:
  Sit: up to 3 consecutive hours;
  Stand: up to 3 consecutive hours;
  Walk: up to 1 consecutive hour
• Cognitive and Sensory Requirement(s):
  Effectively exchange and receive information and instructions, and respond to inquiries;
  Communicate with others;
  Observe students and staff to ensure safety
• Work Environment:
  Inside: up to 100%;
  Outside: up to 20%;
  Work Surface(s):
  Office Desk, Office Chair;
  Carpeted floor, tile floor

Other Training, Skills and Experience Requirements:
Ability to work with staff, students, parents, and the community

Other Considerations and Requirements:
The physical demands of an employee in an Administrative Assistant role are minimal. The employee is occasionally required to do some lifting. Employee is typically able to sit and stand as needed. Applicants will be subjected to a criminal background check as required by state law.