Administrative Assistant​/Attendance Clerk

Rock Hill School District Applied Technology Center - Rock Hill, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job : 5953678

Final date to receive applications: Oct 19, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Reports To: Principal

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

General Definition of Work

The Administrative Assistant/Attendance Clerk provides administrative and clerical support to the school office while maintaining accurate student attendance records and assisting students, parents, staff, and visitors. This position serves as an important point of contact with the school and requires professionalism, organization, confidentiality, and strong attention to detail. The Administrative Assistant/Attendance Clerk works closely with school administrators, teachers, students, families, and other staff to ensure attendance information is accurate, timely, and maintained in accordance with district and school procedures.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary/Status

Support 2, 200 days/8 hours per day

Start Date

Determined by Human Resources

Place of Work

The normal place of work is on the premises used by Rock Hill Schools. Rock Hill Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

Essential Functions

• Maintains accurate daily attendance records for students and makes necessary updates and corrections in the student information system. Receives, verifies, and documents excuses for student absences and tardiness in accordance with school and district procedures.
• Monitors attendance information and communicates with teachers, administrators, students, and parents regarding attendance concerns, missing information, and related questions. Assists with identifying attendance issues and provides appropriate documentation or information to school administrators for follow-up.
• Answers and directs telephone calls, responds to routine inquiries, takes messages, and provides accurate information to students, parents, employees, and visitors. Greet visitors and assists with maintaining an orderly and welcoming school office environment.
• Provides general administrative support to the principal, assistant principals, and other school office staff. Prepares correspondence, reports, forms, notices, and other documents as needed. Maintains organized files and records and assists with retrieving information when requested.
• Assists students and staff with routine office needs and provides information regarding school procedures, schedules, attendance requirements, and other general school matters. Uses discretion and sound judgment when handling student, employee, and family information.
• Processes and maintains attendance-related documentation, including absence notes, early dismissals, late arrivals, check-outs, and other records as assigned. Assists with verifying and reconciling attendance information to ensure records are complete and accurate.
• Assists with student check-in and check-out procedures and follows established safety and identification procedures for students, parents, and visitors. Communicate with parents and guardians regarding student attendance and other routine office matters as directed.
• Prepares and maintains reports related to attendance and other assigned areas. Assist administrators with compiling information…