Diocese of Tucson·Casa Grande, Arizona
The Administrative Assistant provides secretarial and administrative support to school and parish leadership while maintaining accurate records for ministries and liturgical events. The role also involves fostering communication and ensuring compliance with diocesan safety and conduct guidelines.
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School
Job Title: Administrative Assistant I Status: Part-Time (20 hours a week) Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Primary Function: Under the direction of the pastor, business manager, School Principal, or other assigned manager is responsible for providing secretarial and administrative support and for performing other varied functions as necessary the school. The Employee shall be a minister of the Gospel and Catholic Teaching both academically and behaviorally while at work and in his/her personal life, “…Live in a manner worthy of the call you have received.” (Eph. 4:1) Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the Diocese by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. The employee may not espouse, in word or deed, any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
Give evidence of living Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of a personal faith journey; strive to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
Fosters communication and works collaboratively with all Parish and diocesan employees.
Assist with and help coordinate the communication and record keeping of funerals, baptisms, and weddings.
Work with the parish ministry leaders to ensure adherence to Diocese of Tucson Guidelines for the Prevention of and Response to Sexual Misconduct and the diocesan Code of Conduct
Assist with the orientation and education of new employees and volunteers on the parish safe environment program to ensure clear understanding of requirements including the Mandatory Reporting Law in the State of Arizona
Maintain parish registry and other records as required.
Assist with ministry record keeping and communication to parish and families.
Help maintain schedules and notifications for liturgical events.
Assist the bulletin editor as needed.
Provide support to parish personnel as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
St Anthony of Padua Catholic School is a Roman Catholic religious organization and that all employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values, teachings, and morals of the Roman Catholic Church and by Arizona state law. Under the “Zero Tolerance Policy”, no one will be knowingly assigned or retained to serve in the School when that person is determined to have engaged in the abuse of a minor or to have violated boundaries in dealing with minors.
Market context
In Arizona, Admin Assistant I roles are typically steady in schools and other mission-driven organizations, with demand shaped by the need for reliable front-office support and strong communication. These positions are competitive because employers often look for practicing Catholics, office software proficiency, and prior secretarial experience; requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time. Before applying, confirm your resume clearly shows word processing, spreadsheet, and administrative experience.