Building Administrative Assistant

Building Administrative Assistant JobID: 5984 Position Type: Professional Support/Professional Support, Administrative Date Posted: 7/16/2026 Location: Fort Dodge Middle School Additional Information: Show/Hide Building Administrative Assistant Supervisor: Building Administrator Contract Length: 260 days Job Classification: Professional Support, Administrative FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Hourly wage: $18.00 The Fort Dodge Community School District serves over 3,600 students in one early learning center, four elementary schools, one new middle school and one high school. We are professional, high-performing team players focused on delivering the best possible learning experience for our students and drawing on our experience. We accomplish our goals by treating others with respect, compassion and integrity. We aim to attract, develop, and retain the best people by creating a stimulating, fun, and open work culture that promotes personal development and work/life balance. We reward competitively, celebrate successes and support employee growth in current and future roles. All positions assigned 30 or more hours weekly (typically 6 hours daily) are eligible for a full benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance and paid leave. Position Purpose Under the direct supervision of the principal or other school administrator, to provide clerical, secretarial and administrative assistance to school administrators at a school site, conveying information regarding school functions and procedures; and supporting the broad array of services provided to students, parents, instructional and support employees; and to coordinate work of other school clerical employees. Essential Functions Composes documents (e.g., notices, correspondence, bulletins, reports, newsletter, handbooks) for principal, or other school administrators for the purpose of requesting or providing information about school and work-related matters, activities, events, etc. Maintains the daily/weekly/monthly calendar of the principal for the purpose of coordinating the scheduling of work-related appointments, activities, meetings, etc. Assists in planning and scheduling school events and activities, and maintaining calendar of school and students events for the purpose of coordinating and scheduling events such as orientation, open house, field trips, sporting events, assemblies, conferences, etc. Maintains documents, files and records for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance. Prepare purchase orders for the purpose of submitting to the school district's accounting/finance office. Maintains inventories of supplies and materials for the purpose of ensuring items' availability. Assists visitors to the office, including students, parents, substitutes teachers, and others. Answers telephone calls, and provide information and assistance to callers. Distributes incoming mail appropriately; sends outgoing mail. Schedules appointments with students, parents and teaching staff or others as requested. Evaluates situations for the purpose of taking appropriate action and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution. Registers new students, making sure forms are completed, obtaining transcripts and other documentation as needed, and entering data into computer system regarding enrollment and student records (e.g., transportation, attendance, withdrawals). Responds to inquiries from students, parents and employees, providing information, facilitating communication among parties and/or providing direction. Serves as liaison with outside organizations (e.g., transportation, food service, suppliers) for the purpose of coordinating the scheduling of deliveries, activities, etc. Supports, guides, leads, trains and coordinates work of school clerical employees for the purpose of providing assistance with administrative functions. Reliable work attendance is required. Additional Duties Performs other related duties, as assigned, fo…