Sy - Office Assistant, Senior

25/26 SY - OFFICE ASSISTANT, SENIOR 10.5 MO (CC#2799)

• Date Posted:
  2/25/2026
• Location:
  
  CARL HAYDEN HIGH SCHOOL
• Closing Date:
  OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Equal Opportunity Employer

OFFICE ASSISTANT, SENIOR

DEPARTMENT:
As Assigned
SALARY

SCHEDULE:

Education Support Professional

LOCATION: CEE, DSF, Schools
WORK YEAR: 9, 10, 12 Months

GRADE 5
STARTING HOURLY RATE: $19.38- $20.26(PLACEMENT DEPENDS ON SIMILAR EXPERIENCE HELD AND EDUCATIO)

The Phoenix Union High School District is proud to serve a diverse population of 24,000 students and 3,400 employees in Arizona's capital city. With a portfolio of comprehensive schools, small specialty schools, support schools, micro-schools, magnet programs, and extensive Career & Technical Education (CTE) offerings, PXU's schools of opportunity welcome, love, and inspire all students to go places and do things that matter.

The Office Assistant, Senior provides clerical support and assistance to a team or department in the school or District office and/or a campus administrator; provides information to staff and the public, operates equipment, maintains inventory and supplies. Maintains high levels of confidentiality, exercises discretion within campus policies and procedures.

• Performs a variety of clerical duties related to the function/program to which assigned. Operates general office equipment (e.g., computer, copier). Exercises discretion within campus policies and procedures.
• Provides information regarding programs and procedures to students, parents and public according to prescribed procedures.
• Maintains accurate records and filing systems; updates files, student and staff records including evaluations, and other specialized records related to the function/program to which assigned. Maintains high levels of confidentiality.
• Greets visitors in a professional and friendly manner, answers telephones and transfer calls as deemed appropriate; assists students, parents, teachers, staff and visitors.
• Creates correspondence, writes and responds to emails, processes data entry, types letters, memorandums, reports and other documents. Completes and submits district forms. Prepares and handles department mailings as needed.
• Reviews and edits materials for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to District policies and procedures.
• Maintains and purchases inventory and supplies. Prepares and handles requisitions, processes receipt of products and supplies, verifies budget codes for purchasing, accounts payable and payroll as needed.
• Schedules and coordinates meetings and events.
• Supports the relationship between the Phoenix Union High School District and the public by demonstrating courteous and professional behavior when interacting with students, parents, visitors, and school staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and school information; follows Governing Board Policies; performs all other related duties as required or assigned.

The above essential functions are intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class.

High School diploma or GED equivalent; AND two years of general clerical experience.

Possess an active Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card or obtain one within the first 90 workdays of employment.

• Ability to type with accuracy at a rate required to perform functions effectively.
• Ability to take dictation with accuracy at a rate required to perform functions effectively.
• Ability to operate office equipment, including computers and computer software.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing with students, parents and staff.
• Ability to create and maintain accurate records and compile reports.
• Knowledge of related District and Program policies and procedures.
• Skill in understanding, explaining, and applying relevant rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in researching and compiling…