Administrative Assistant

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Apex, NC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Business Administration, Calendar Management, Charter Schools, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, English Language, Establish Priorities, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Multilingual, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Report Distribution, Research Skills, School Attendance, Spreadsheets, Student Services, Technical Support, Telephone Skills, Travel Planning, Word Processing
LOCATION
Apex, NC
POSTED
30+ days ago

POSITION SUMMARY

The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated, professional and capable of managing their work load

and prioritizing task in a fast-pace corporate environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a

growing company with competitive compensation and benefits. The Administrative Assistant -

Central Office reports to the Chief of Staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Coordinate executive communications, including taking calls, responding to emails and

interfacing with clients

  • Prepare internal and external corporate documents for team members and industry partners
  • Schedule meetings and appointments and manage travel itineraries
  • Maintain an organized filing system of paper and electronic documents
  • Uphold a strict level of confidentiality
  • Develop and sustain a level of professionalism among staff and clientele
  • Answering phones and routing calls to the correct person or taking messages.
  • Researching and conducting data to prepare documents for review and presentation by the

Superintendent and team.

  • Using various software, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and

presentation software.

  • Provide general administrative support.
  • Additional Duties and Responsibilities
  • Manage and maintain accurate student enrollment records within the Infinite Campus Student

Information System (SIS), including new enrollments, withdrawals, transfers, and demographic

updates.

  • Support Census management by verifying student data, enrollment counts, and compliance

documentation required for state and federal reporting.

  • Monitor and assist with daily student attendance processes, ensuring accurate entry,

corrections, and follow-up in Infinite Campus.

  • Demonstrate working knowledge of district systems, including Infinite Campus, ParentSquare,

and other student data platforms, and provide support as needed.

  • Coordinate the generation, review, and distribution of report cards, ensuring accuracy,

timeliness, and compliance with district grading policies.

  • Distribute report cards to parents/guardians through approved platforms (digital and/or print),

maintaining confidentiality and proper documentation.

  • Assist with ParentSquare communication management, including posting announcements,

managing parent inquiries, and supporting school-to-family communication efforts.

  • Generate student and administrative reports from Infinite Campus and related systems for

leadership, auditors, and state reporting purposes.

  • Collaborate with school sites, counselors, and administrators to resolve enrollment,

attendance, and data discrepancies.

  • Ensure compliance with FERPA and district confidentiality standards when handling student

and family information.

  • Provide technical and procedural support to staff regarding student information systems and

reporting processes.

  • Perform additional clerical and administrative duties related to student services and district

operations as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelors Degree; Business Administration
  • Administration experience: 3 years reporting directly to senior management
  • Strong organizational, project management and problem-solving skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Prior experience in a public charter school or similarly mission-driven educational setting.
  • Familiarity with TMSA's academic model, student population, and Leader in Me framework.
  • Bilingual abilities (English plus an additional language).

KEY COMPETENCIES

  • Mission Alignment - Demonstrates strong commitment to TMSA's mission and Science ·

Wisdom · Peace values.

  • Communication - Communicates clearly and professionally with students, families,

colleagues, and supervisors.

  • Collaboration - Works effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Integrity - Maintains the highest standards of confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical

conduct.

  • Continuous Improvement - Welcomes feedback and pursues ongoing professional growth.

About the Company

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North Carolina Department of Public Instruction