Fairfax County Public Schools is hiring: Office Assistant in Virginia

Office Assistant – Fairfax County Public Schools

Perform a variety of general office duties required to support the activities of a school to include responding to requests for information, maintaining and updating records, and preparing documents.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of assigned general office duties.
• Receive telephone calls and visitors at the assigned school.
• Respond to questions and basic requests for information and/or routes calls and visitors to appropriate responses.
• Assist other employees in order to accomplish tasks or projects.
• Compile and distribute information.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and form letters.
• Maintain and update files, records, and logs.
• Use a variety of assignment‑specific computer applications, software, and peripheral equipment to accomplish tasks.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail.
• Maintain and submit time and attendance information.
• May schedule appointments, conferences, or meetings.
• May keep calendars.
• Serve as backup for office operations such as clinic room aide as required by operational necessity.
• Perform related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED certificate.
• Some experience in general office administration and/or customer service.
• Knowledge of basic business office practices and procedures.
• Proficiency in the use of technology and ability to learn associated software applications.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to provide positive customer service and to develop and maintain effective working relationships with culturally diverse students, families, school staff, and community members.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Salary

$37,405 - $63,140

Contract

200‑Day Contract, Full Time, Monthly, 21‑Oct‑2025