Administrative Assistant - Administrative Services Job Mesquite area,Texas USA,Administrative/Clerical

Position Type:
Paraprofessional - Admin/Administrative Assistant

Date Posted:
6/10/2026

Location:
Administrative Services
Mesquite ISD - Compensation Plans

Clerical/Technical Support Compensation Plan

Pay Grade: 5
Shift Type: Full-Time
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Assistant Superintendent - Administrative Services

EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: As soon as possible

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To handle the secretarial duties involved with Administrative Services on a daily basis in a confidential manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or equivalent

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

Knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills
Bilingual preferred

EXPERIENCE:

Prior secretarial experience at a school or administration level
Basic knowledge of school district operation

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Answer telephones, respond to inquiries or route calls to appropriate person.
Demonstrate effective communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Enter data in Skyward, Eduphoria, Docu Share, Munis, and Google applications
Work well with others, exhibit exceptional diplomacy, and maintain confidentiality
Maintain filing system for all types of correspondence, reports, etc.
Support the needs of Counseling, Health Services, and Executive Directors.
Assist with student enrollment
Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:

Writing routine reports and correspondence
Interacting with the public and other staff and occasionally meeting multiple demands from several people
Interpreting a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.

Physical demands/environmental factors:

Continuous typing
Reaching with hands and arms and frequently repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion.
Lifting/moving up to 10 pounds such as supplies of copier paper.
Moderate noise level in the work environment.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.