Receptionist​/Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant/Receptionist, District Office

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity Employment Opportunity: The Licking Heights Local School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), military status, ancestry, or age in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

Job Goal: To assure the smooth operation of the District Office so the maximum positive impact on the education of children can be realized.

• Receive and route all incoming calls, meet and assist staff/visitors, both in a professional and friendly manner.
• Support the District Registrar with new enrollments for all school buildings in an effective and efficient manner including verification of all paperwork.
• Assist with the collection of sensitive materials relating to employment.
• Maintain confidentiality of correspondence, communications, conversations, and student/staff information.
• Professionally handle District Office correspondence and communication. This includes the ability to effectively use the Microsoft Office Suite and Google Docs to write letters, build spreadsheets, design a PowerPoint, and complete other forms of written communication.
• Demonstrate knowledge of or the ability to learn computer programs to support the district.
• Interact with district families in a professional manner by using best practices in customer service and support.
• Remain solutions‑oriented when answering calls and attending to visitors.
• File, collate, and copy materials for District Office purposes and record keeping. Assist staff in proper operation when necessary.
• Support student and staff interns and cross‑trained staff as they support the enrollment process.
• Manage daily and seasonal workloads in an efficient manner, in compliance with established policies or procedures, with limited assistance from the supervisor/superintendent’s office.
• Assist administration in emergency situations as needed and maintain essential confidentiality.
• Attend all meetings and in‑services that affect the District Office secretary as approved by the superintendent or supervisor.
• Maintain the district FOB system in collaboration with the IT department.
• Assist the HR Department and other departments with technical work such as fingerprinting, contract management, calendar management, and other duties as assigned.
• Perform other such duties as may be directed by the superintendent or supervisor.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One to two years related experience preferred.
• Successful completion of a test of basic secretarial skills.
• Ability to operate general office equipment, including phones, faxes, copiers, and computer equipment.
• Extreme confidentiality due to the sensitive nature of the position (e.g., personnel issues and finances, family personal and financial matters).
• Dependable.
• Detail oriented.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated effective time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work with little direction.
• Required to lift, carry, push and pull various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 50 pounds.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communication skills, as well as active listening skills.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board Of Education may find appropriate.

Frequent work that may extend beyond the normal workday. Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue. Occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions. Occasional interaction among unruly children or adults. Many situations that require repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing and writing. Consistent requirements to sit, stand, walk, hear, see, read and speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel and climb and stoop.

Frequent interruption of duties by students, visitors, staff, and telephones.

Evaluation: Performance of these responsibilities will be evaluated by the Superintendent or Director of Human Resources.

Position Type: Full‑Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Kim Bratz
• 6539 Summit Road
• Pataskala, Ohio 43062
• Phone:
• Email: kbratz