Administrative Assistant - Quest

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Clerical/Technical Support Compensation Plan

Pay Grade:3
Shift Type:Full-Time
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To:Director - Technical Services

EMPLOYMENT BEGINS:As soon as possible

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

• To provide secretarial services to the Quest program and student enrichment opportunities by maintaining student records, communicating information, material acquisition, handling cash and other duties as assigned by the administrative staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma/GED

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/

SKILLS:

• Possess general knowledge of computers.
• Possess appropriate typing skills for keyboarding.

EXPERIENCE:

MAJOR

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Communicate with all elementary campuses and transportation
• Serve as a point of contact for routine Quest program inquiries from campuses, parents, teachers, and district personnel.
• Maintain student records with attention to detail,
• Knowledge of Skyward, Eduphoria, Project GT and Google applications.
• Type correspondence such as letters, memos, reports and forms related to the program.
• Process check requests, purchase orders and travel arrangements.
• Receive, count, and deposit monies collected.
• Maintain an inventory of all Quest materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

• Reading and comprehending instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Writing simple correspondence and effectively presenting information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Maintaining emotional control under stress.
• Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Interacting with the public and other staff and occasionally meeting multiple demands from several people.
• Managing multiple tasks, interruptions, and competing priorities.
• Reaching with hands and arms and frequently repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion.
• Occasional lifting and or moving up to 20 pounds.
• 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. .

Postings current as of 10/30/2026 12:38:39 AM CST.

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