Administrative Assistant to the Principal

POSITION: PRINCIPAL'S SECRETARY

REQUIREMENTS: (See Job Description Below) 
 

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• General knowledge of standard office procedures and practices.
• Secretarial, computer skills, and knowledge of a variety of office equipment.
• Ability to establish and follow detailed work procedures.
• Must have the personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with the public and school personnel.
• Flexibility and multi-task oriented.

 
LOCATION: Hugh Mercer Elementary School 

 
SALARY: Placement on the School Administrative Assistant Salary Scale depends on education and experience.
 
 
BEGINNING DATE: July 1, 2026
 
 

CONTACT PERSON: Eileen Pospisil, Human Resources Administrative Assistant, EXT. 2610

 
 
TO APPLY: Internal candidates please submit a cover letter and updated resume to Personnel.
External candidates must submit a completed classified application to Personnel.
 
 
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED
 
NOTE: Fredericksburg City Public School Division is an equal opportunity employer. Therefore, it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, gender, age, marital status, or disability in its educational programs or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position or program for which application has been made.
 

PLEASE POST: March 24, 2026


JOB DESCRIPTION

SECRETARY TO THE PRINCIPAL
 
 
 
PRIMARY FUNCTION: To perform varied secretarial functions for the School Principal.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent.
2. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to follow oral and written directions efficiently and accurately.
3. Excellent communication skills and ability to work with the public.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of standard office practices and procedures, equipment, and clerical skills, thorough knowledge of English grammar, usage, spelling, punctuation and computation skills.
5. Demonstrate ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
6. Flexibility and multi-task oriented.

 
REPORTS TO: School Principal.
 
 
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
 
Twelve-month position.
 
EVALUATION:
 
Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of classified personnel.