Administrative Assistant – Activities, Athletics, and Human Resources

TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 211

Palatine, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Athletics, Billing, Board of Education, Coaching, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Documentation, Employee Benefits, Government, Human Resources, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Onboarding, Organizational Skills, Process Management, Rentals, Support Documentation, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Typing, Word Processing
LOCATION
Palatine, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago

Administrative Assistant - Activities, Athletics, and Human Resources JobID: 3067

Position Type:

Support Staff

Date Posted:

4/14/2026

Location:

District 211 Administration Center

Date Available:

ASAP

Closing Date:

04/21/2026

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Description:

Administrative Assistant for Activities, Athletics, and Human Resources

Job Summary:

The role of Administrative Assistant for Activities, Athletics, and Human Resources provides comprehensive administrative support to the Director of Activities/Athletics and is responsible for coordinating key operational functions related to facility rentals, student and staff onboarding, and recognition programs. This role also serves as a liaison for managing student teaching and internship placements, ensuring a smooth and efficient process across departments.

Qualifications:

  • Administrative or HR support experience, preferably in an educational or public sector setting.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, projects and deadlines with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google platforms, and data entry systems.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
  • Demonstrated typing, word processing, and general office skills
  • Evidence of good judgement, trustworthiness, flexibility, and emotional maturity
  • Leadership capabilities and self-direction

Responsibilities:

  • Provide day-to-day administrative assistance to the Director of Activities/Athletics, including scheduling, communications, and documentation support.
  • Facilitate job requisitions, postings, and onboarding procedures for individuals supporting activities, athletics, and miscellaneous roles, including student teachers, non-paid interns, out-of-district coaches/sponsors, volunteers, and agency staff.
  • Manage the District 211 facility rental process, including scheduling, application review, billing coordination, and communication with external and internal stakeholders.
  • Coordinate and prepare materials for Board of Education recognitions of students and staff, including collecting nominations, preparing documentation, and communicating with school leaders and families.
  • Oversee and coordinate the process for student teaching placements and non-paid internships, serving as the primary contact for universities, cooperating staff, and HR to ensure required documentation and clearances are completed.
  • Oversee and assist in supporting the onboarding and processing of substitute teachers
  • Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions:

  • Frequent interruptions and shifting priorities.
  • Requires sitting for extended periods, with occasional lifting of materials (up to 30 lbs).
  • High level of interaction with staff and community members

Application Procedure:

Apply online https://adc.d211.org/jobs

Selection Procedure:

Skills test may be administered as part of the candidate selection process.

Salary

Exempt 1 Salary Schedules

Benefits

Benefits for exempt office workers follow the same benefit package as Support Staff Contract Benefits

Candidates may contact:

Candidates may contact Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services, Kurt Tenopir

at KTenopir@d211.org

About the Company

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TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 211