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Administrative Support Secretary for Technology and Buildings and Grounds

Duties

Overview:   The Administrative Support Secretary will play a pivotal role in providing comprehensive administrative assistance to the technology and maintenance departments. By efficiently managing correspondence, scheduling  appointments, organizing meetings, and maintaining records, the secretary will enable department heads and staff to focus on their core responsibilities.

Administrative Support:

  • Manage correspondence, including emails, letters, and memos, ensuring timely responses and proper documentation
  • Schedule appointments, meetings, and conference calls for department heads, utilizing calendar management tools effectively.
  • Organize meetings, including preparing agendas, coordinating logistics, and recording minutes as required
  • Maintain accurate records, including departmental budgets, expenses, timesheets, ?xed asset maintenance and project-related documents.

 

Coordination and Communication:

 

  • Act as a central point of contact for the technology and maintenance departments, facilitating seamless communication and collaboration
  • Coordinate inter-departmental activities, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and priorities.
  • Foster a collaborative work environment by promoting effective communication

Information Management:

 

  • Organize and maintain departmental documents, databases, and ?les in a systematic and accessible manner.
  • Ensure con?dentiality and security of sensitive information, adhering to data protection policies and procedures.
  • Facilitate easy retrieval of relevant information for department heads and staff, enhancing organizational efficiency.

 

Support for Special Projects:

 

  • Assist in coordinating special projects and initiatives undertaken by the departments, ensuring timely completion and adherence to project milestones.
  • Track project progress, update project timelines, and communicate updates to stakeholders as required.
  • Provide administrative support during project meetings, including preparing materials and documenting action items.

 Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or a related field
  • Proven experience in administrative support roles, preferably in an educational setting
  • Proficiency in office productivity software, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and calendar management (I-Visions preferred)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with individuals at all levels of the organization.
  • Strong organizational and time management abilities, with a keen attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  • Familiarity with project management concepts and tools would be an advantage
  • Discretion and integrity in handling con?dential information

Salary/Benefits

Regionally Competitive full benefit; range starts at $50,000

12 month position

Email Address

www.echoja.org

Job Posting Date

3/22/2026

Application Deadline

3/31/2026

Start Date

4/1/2026