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Administrative Assistant

Job in Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, 52501, USA
Listing for: Ottumwa Community School District
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-09
Job specializations:
  • Administrative/Clerical
    Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Business Administration, Administrative Management, Executive Admin/ Personal Assistant
  • Business
    Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Business Administration, Administrative Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Administrative Assistant – District Operations

The District Administrative Assistant for District Operations provides high-level administrative, logistical, and financial support directly to the Director of Operations and Chief Information Officer (or designee). This position serves as the central administrative hub for department-level purchasing, package receipt and tracking, inventory control, work order administration, transportation logistics, and general communication across operational departments (including Transportation, Maintenance, Operations, Custodial, Security and IT).

Education
  • Provide direct administrative support for departments overseen by the Director of Operations and Chief Information Officer.
  • Prepare high-level correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, presentations, and maintain departmental records, calendars, and confidential files.
  • Serve as the primary administrative point of contact for district leadership, staff, vendors, and the public, delivering professional customer service and coordinating operational communications.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Provide direct administrative support for departments overseen by the Director of Operations and Chief Information Officer.
  • Prepare high-level correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, presentations, and maintain departmental records, calendars, and confidential files.
  • Serve as the primary administrative point of contact for district leadership, staff, vendors, and the public, delivering professional customer service and coordinating operational communications.
Preferred Characteristics
  • Highly organized, process-driven, and dependable.
  • A proactive, independent problem solver who requires minimal oversight for daily operations.
  • Skilled at establishing professional boundaries while delivering excellent customer service.
  • Proficient in managing inventory systems and administrative logistics.
  • Able to maintain absolute confidentiality and professional discretion.
Essential Functions
  • Executive & Administrative Support
    • Provide direct administrative support for departments overseen by the Director of Operations and Chief Information Officer.
    • Prepare high-level correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, presentations, and maintain departmental records, calendars, and confidential files.
    • Serve as the primary administrative point of contact for district leadership, staff, vendors, and the public, delivering professional customer service and coordinating operational communications.
  • Purchasing, Package Intake & Business Office Coordination
    • Coordinate departmental purchasing activities, including requisition creation, purchase orders, vendor communications, and budget documentation.
    • Receive, log, and process all incoming shipments and packages for District Operations and IT departments; reconcile packing slips against purchase orders, route items to appropriate end-users, and promptly submit receipt documentation to the Business Office.
    • Track open purchase orders and resolve discrepancies with vendors or the Business Office as needed.
  • Inventory Control & Logistics
    • Maintain and manage efficient inventory systems across Transportation, Maintenance, Operations, Custodial, and IT departments.
    • Establish organized tracking procedures to monitor supply levels, streamline reordering, prevent waste, and ensure inventory accuracy across all assigned operational areas.
    • Support maintenance and facilities operations by coordinating work orders, ordering supplies, tracking vendor service calls, and assisting with preventative maintenance administrative planning.
  • Operations & Department-Level Staffing Support
    • Assist with macro-level transportation operations, including routing support, student assignments, field trip logistics, and elevated communications with schools and families.
    • Coordinate department-level substitute coverage and master scheduling logistics in collaboration with supervisors. (Does not handle individual employee timecard edits, missed punches, or routine staff leave requests).
    • Maintain confidential records and assist leadership with special department projects and state/district compliance reporting.
Physical Demands
  • Never 0% - Occasional1-32% - Frequent
    33-66% -…
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