Ledyard Public Schools is seeking a Central Office Administrative Assistant. This is a full time, year round position at Ledyard Public Schools Central Office and is to fill an anticipated vacancy. 

Under the general supervision of the administration, the Administrative Assistant performs a wide variety of clerical, secretarial, and recordkeeping tasks.

Responsibilities: 

• Provides administrative support to leadership and staff as requested
• Creates forms, compiles and organizes data and information necessary for the efficient operation of the office
• Maintains appointment and event calendars
• Coordinates meetings and events
• Communicates effectively in routine, sensitive, and confidential matters
• Responds to routine questions and requests for the administration using various communication methods
• Demonstrates a high degree of relationship management, fostering professional and effective interpersonal relationships to contribute to a positive working relationship with Ledyard Public Schools
• Performs special assignments, studies, routine administrative functions and other related duties as assigned by the administration or designee.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 
 

• Excellent organizational skills
• Proven ability to prioritize work projects and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and decision making skills; ability to work with employees and the public in a professional, effective, and courteous manner
• Working knowledge of G-Suite office software

Qualifications:  

• Associate's degree or equivalent work experience in a secretarial or administrative support role
• High school diploma required

Salary and Benefits: 

• Per the Ledyard Educational Secretaries Agreement
• Medical, dental and vision offered
• 403(b)/457 retirement plan available
• Paid time off

Physical Demands: 

• Work in a collaborative, busy office environment
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times

To Apply:

Applications will only be accepted online. Review of applications may begin immediately. Please visit the Ledyard Public Schools website, http://www.ledyard.net/district/employmentopportunities or Access the application at: https://www.applitrack.com/ledyard/onlineapp/  to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, the Ledyard Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, status as a victim of domestic violence, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, protective hairstyles, alienage, ancestry, age, disability or any other basis prohibited by law.