Administrative Assistant 2025 - 2026 School Year chez Fort Lee Public Schools

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
LEWIS F. COLE MIDDLE SCHOOL
2025 - 2026 

Description: Fort Lee Public Schools is seeking a full time Adminstrative Assistant for the Lewis F. Cole Middle School

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, Associate's Degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum three years of experience in related position.
• Familiarity and experience with school business office processes involving budget and purchase orders.
• Strong numeracy skills.
• Ability to read, write and clearly communicate with students, staff, administration, and community members.
• Ability to think critically and problem-solve, set goals, and work independently and as part of a team.
• Profeciency in excel and all google applications.  Experience working with Genesis a plus.  Must possess the ability to learn new software applications as needed.
• Proficient in scanning, emailing and mail merge of documents.
• Ability to multitask including answering phones, coordinating schedules, data entry, and other relative clerical responsibilities.
• Knowledge of automated office equipment and effecient office procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all situations and interactions.
• Must pass a criminal history background check and provide proof of US citizenship or resident alien status.
• Certification of good health signed by a licensed physician.
• Possess a valid NJ Motor Vehicle Driver’s License.

Working Conditions:  Full time, 12 month position, with benefits.  

Salary range: Based on FLEA salary guide which ranges between $53,071.00 and $70,571.00, commensurate with experience.  

Position Start Date: October 28, 2025

Application Procedure:   All interested candidates must apply online.  All certifications, resume, letters of reference, praxis scores and transcripts must be uploaded prior to the closing date of the posting to be considered for any position in the Fort Lee School District.  Do not mail these documents. Once you submit an application you will receive an email confirmation.  This is your confirmation; please do not call to inquire if received.  

Selection Procedure: Candidates being considered for the position will be contacted by the hiring administrator to schedule an interview.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Fort Lee Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fort Lee Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Fort Lee Public Schools has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in completing a job application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources. 

Effective September 1, 2011, all employees of school districts must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under law.  If you already work for the school district as of September 1, 2011, and you do not live in New Jersey, you are not required to move to New Jersey.  However, if you begin your office, position or employment on September 1, 2011 or later, you must reside in New Jersey.  If you do not reside in New Jersey, you have one year after the date you take your office, position or employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey.  If you do not do so, you are subject to removal from your office, position or employment.