Administrative Skills, Communication Skills, Database Administration, Establish Priorities, File Maintenance, High School Diploma, Interpersonal Skills, Intuit Quickbooks, Mathematics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Plan Meetings, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Record Keeping, Reporting Skills, School Management, Writing Skills
Secretarial/Clerical/Administrative Assistant
Date Posted:
5/7/2026
Location:
Kennedy School
Date Available:
07/27/2026
Closing Date:
06/15/2026 Seeking a highly organized, compassionate, and proactive Administrative Assistant to serve at Kennedy School.
Must possess exceptional communication skills, and above average mathematical skills. Must be able to manage a high-volume front office by multi-tasking effectively and utilizing sound judgment to prioritize tasks.
Responsibilities include:
-Performing secretarial, clerical and record keeping functions
-Welcoming parents, teachers and visitors to the school
-Communicate effectively in-person and on the telephone with visitors and staff
-Coordinate appointments for the principal and assistant principals
-Enroll and withdraw students
-Prepare enrollment reports
-Managing the school database (PowerSchool) and maintaining student files
-Prepare communication with parents & staff
-Prepare registration materials for enrollment
-Register new & returning students
-Complete other tasks related to the job as assigned by the building administration
Qualifications: High School Diploma; proficient in the use of technology including Google Workspace, Excel, Quickbooks, Word, and database programs (PowerSchool & ISBE SIS application system); excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent organizational skills; Should be neat, thorough and have knowledge of secretarial and school procedures. Strong organizational and professional interpersonal skills to facilitate working with the entire school community.
Prior experience working in a school district setting preferred. Bilingual Spanish preferred.
Application Procedure:
Apply and submit credentials onlineS
Schiller Park School District 81