Administrative Assistant to Principal

Position Administrative Assistant to the Principal

• Position Type:
  Secretarial/Clerical/Secretary - 12-Months
• Date Posted: 4/15/2026
• Location:
  
  Glenbard East, Glenbard Township High School District 87
• License
  
  Required:
  
  None
• Term: 12-month
• Hours:
  
  8 hours per day
• Start Date:
  
  06/01/2026
• Rate of Pay: $46,000 – $52,000 with experience
• Benefits:
  Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance;
  Group term life/ADD insurance;
  Employee Assistance Program;
  Educational Support Personnel required contributions to IMRF;
  Paid leave

Glenbard Township High School District 87 is seeking a qualified candidate who will perform duties and responsibilities necessary to support the area to which they are assigned.

• Previous years experience as anadministrativeassistantfor an executive-level corporate or educational administratoror Principal.
• Ability to work in a highly confidential environment.
• Excellent computer skills using Google Suite, Skyward, Power School, Schoology, Microsoft Office Suite, knowledge of Gmail and other office software.
• Strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks and be attentive to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• High level of accuracy, dependability, and organization.
• Advocate, collaborate, empathize, innovate, adapt, learn, and embrace diversity.

• Prepare written communication on behalf of the Principal.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports, including budgets, P-card reconciliation, form submission, travel forms and arrangements, reimbursement paperwork, etc.
• Assist in managing incoming and outgoing communications from the school, including telephone calls, mail, and welcoming visitors.
• Coordinate the Principal's calendar as needed.
• Schedule facilities for meetings as needed.
• Order and manage supplies, technology, and materials pertaining to the operation of the Main Office.
• Maintain confidential information, including employee evaluations, interview packages, emergency contact information, etc.
• Manage short and long-term projects.
• Assist in the staff evaluation process.
• Maintain the school newsletter.
• Maintain familiarity with the organizational structure, departmental functions, policies and procedures of the school district and educational laws.
• Coordinate Main Office Support Personnel.
• Serve as liaison between staff and HR Department as needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Read, analyze and interpret documents such as correspondence, surveys and electronic media.
• Write professional communications.
• Present information effectively and respond to questions from individuals and groups.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and community members.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in written form.
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Maintain current job skills, especially in technology-related activities.
• Perform essential duties with awareness of school district requirements and School Board policies.

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, operate duplicating machines, computer equipment; reach with hands and arms; repeat actions with the same hand, arm, or finger motion such as typing.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision and ability to adjust focus; ability to withstand long-term use of video display terminals (VDT).
• May occasionally lift up to 30 pounds such as reference books.
• Noise level usually moderate.
• Pace of work tasks considered fast.

The work is usually conducted at one job site; however, occasionally the employee will be required to attend meetings, conferences, workshops and events at other sites as assigned.

Glenbard Township High School District 87 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District employs all staff without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, national origin, age, disability, physical/mental handicap unrelated to ability, veteran status, or citizenship status, provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States. The District is committed to a workplace free of unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation as mandated under Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act, the Boy Scouts Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Additional duties may be assigned.