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Administrative Assistant

Encircle·Harrisonburg, Virginia

$17/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 15 days ago
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About the role

Provides administrative support to school administrators and staff to ensure effective day-to-day school operations. Key tasks include managing calendars, maintaining confidential student records, and handling office logistics and billing.

Do you want to be part of a team of caring professionals who create a positive learning environment for kids? Join our Minnick Schools staff to help make a positive impact on the lives of students who have experienced challenges.

Our Administrative Assistant position is primarily responsible for providing administrative support to the school administrator and school staff using knowledge about the functions of the school operations and performing tasks to assure effective day to day operations. You will frequently interact with individuals both internal and external to the agency and be called upon to assist individuals with projects and tasks as assigned.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary starting at $17.25 per hour with experience based increases available
  • Health coverage options: medical, dental, vision, disability, life, accident, hospital, critical illness, pet
  • Financial benefits: 401(k) with match, retention bonus, early wage access via DailyPay
  • Time off & well-being support: generous PTO, paid holidays, employee assistance program & chaplain services, educational assistance, professional development, Calm app access (for you, friends & family)
  • Minimum education, training, requirements and prerequisites
  • High school diploma or GED and a minimum of 2-years experience in a similar position.
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in an educational setting or other human services agency.
  • Microsoft Office proficiency and good working knowledge of computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software.
  • Valid Virginia Driver’s License and proof of insurance.
  • Satisfactory driving record in compliance with Driver Requirement Policy.
  • Access to a personal vehicle.
  • Knowledge of business office operations and administrative clerical operations.
  • Knowledge of and ability to comply with school licensure regulations and accreditation standards.
  • Ability to maintain office and student records, prepare reports and required paperwork according to licensing and agency requirements in a timely manner.
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM.
  • DRIVING SPECIFIC (The following list may or may not be all inclusive at time of posting):
  • Must not have any of the following violations within the last 5 years:
  • Reckless driving, including speeding 20mph or more over the posted speed limit.
  • Driving under the influence/impaired/intoxicated or refusing a blood/breath test.
  • Manslaughter or negligent homicide.
  • Driving after being declared a habitual offender.
  • Driving on a suspended or revoked license
  • Driving a commercial motor vehicle while disqualified, under the influence, with a blood alcohol level of .04 or higher, refusing a blood/breath test, or violating an out-of-service order.
  • Injuring a person while racing - felony.
  • Failure to stop at the scene of a crash where there is injury, death, or property damage of $1000 or more.
  • Emergency vehicle violation - death.
  • Vehicular assault or willful stopping, impeding, or damaging a vehicle.
  • Blocking access to the service facility.
  • Attempting to elude police.
  • Operating an unsafe vehicle.
  • Vulnerable Road User – Death.
  • Must not have any of the following violations within the last 3 years:
  • Passing a stopped school bus.
  • Careless driving.
  • Three or more minor moving violations within the last three years.

Specific duties and responsibilities

Essential Functions

May be required to perform any of the following duties:

  • Schedule and maintain calendar of appointments; coordinate meetings, interviews, events and other similar activities assigned by administrator.
  • Prepare and distribute business correspondence, meeting minutes, meeting notes, and internal support materials.
  • Maintain confidential files noting any missing documents and notifying administration.
  • Maintain confidential student records in a timely manner and follow up with school divisions when information from the record is missing.
  • Maintain daily student attendance and prepare reports as needed in student database.
  • Ensure student billing is correctly processed and submitted on time.
  • Accurately prepare school credit card(s) and submit by deadline.
  • Receive student applications and ensure delivery to administration upon receipt.
  • Maintain office supplies list, purchase inventory and stock office supplies and products.
  • Assist the administrator in preparing for the Virginia Department of Education audit and the Virginia Association of Independent Special Education Facilities accreditation visit.
  • Process all new hire paperwork within indicated timeframe and ensure new hire is onboarded correctly.
  • Respond to employee requests and answer employee questions within the scope of knowledge and responsibility.
  • Receive and greet guests and maintain the inside of the building according to established procedures and building upkeep.
  • Prepare, sort and distribute mail; order and receive packages and make trips to the post office as needed.
  • Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

To give equal employment and advancement opportunities to all people, we make employment decisions at enCircle based on each person’s performance, qualifications, and abilities. EnCircle does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

As part of the Company’s EEO commitment, we will also provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable law. The Company will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of the job unless doing so would cause significant difficulty or expense — i.e., an undue hardship. Similarly, the Company will also make reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of a person related to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship.

If you seek an accommodation because of a medical condition or impairment, or related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, please notify Human Resources so we can evaluate your request. Please cooperate with the Company as to any information needed so we can assess your request for an accommodation.

As part of our EEO commitment, the Company will also reasonably accommodate an employee whose sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance conflicts with a work rule or requirement unless doing so would impose more than a de minimis cost or burden.

Please inform Human Resources if you seek an accommodation based on a religious belief. The Company will not take any adverse action or tolerate any retaliation against a person who requests or uses a reasonable accommodation.

Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of experience in a similar role within an educational or human services setting. Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office and possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

  • high school
  • Scheduling
  • Microsoft Office
  • Onboarding
  • Record keeping
  • Inventory management
  • Data entry
  • Business correspondence
  • Administrative support
  • Report preparation
  • Calendar management
  • Office operations
  • Student billing

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$17/hr
Location
Harrisonburg, Virginia
Posted
Jul 27, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Encircle

Grounded in our belief in the value of each person, we support children, adults and families with complex needs so they can belong and thrive.

Salary listed on 19 jobs
IndustryIndividual and Family Services
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
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Administrative Assistant roles in Virginia are commonly driven by steady needs in schools, clinics, and other office settings, especially where scheduling, records, and communication matter. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for reliable communication, Office 365 proficiency, and prior administrative or calendar management experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, and tailor your application to highlight your High School Diploma, Office 365 skills, and scheduling experience.

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