Administrative Assistant- School-SAL (Permanent) at Elk Island Public Schools

Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta, serving the education needs of approximately 17,950 students in 43 schools. Every day, the staff and students of EIPS are encouraged to pursue opportunities to grow and discover their passions in life. We pride ourselves on providing staff and students with the tools to achieve success by offering dynamic programming, current resources, and practical professional learning opportunities.

Elk Island Public Schools is recruiting a full-time Administrative Assistant-School at Salisbury Composite High.

Salisbury Composite High serves approximately 1,490 students in grades 10 to 12, with 68 teaching staff and 23 support staff. The school is located in Sherwood Park, AB.

Salisbury Composite High, "Home of the Sabres,” provides diversity in programs and excellent opportunities that prepare and develop students for the future. "Sabre Pride" is demonstrated through a positive learning environment in which the members of the school community work together to promote the attitudes, skills and knowledge that enable individuals to live caring, productive and fulfilled lives.

• Commencing January 19, 2026
• 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday – 7.5 hours per day)
• Open to Internal and external applicants
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• EIPS offers a comprehensive benefit package

JOB SUMMARY

The Administrative Assistant, School is responsible for the day-to-day operations and administrative tasks to ensure the smooth operation of EIPS’ schools and its educational environment. The role involves managing front-desk operations, record management, attendance monitoring, supporting budget processes, providing medical assistance, offering general administrative support, and assisting with schedules. The Administrative Assistant, School ensures the smooth operation of the school by maintaining accurate records, facilitating communication, and supporting various school events and activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative and Office Support

• Provides excellent service to students, staff, parents, and visitors including managing front door security, answering phone calls and emails along with the intercom and in person inquiries.
• Assisting with internal and external communication with all stakeholder groups including preparing notices for families, letters, school newsletters and other documents as required.
• Assist parents with system parent portals.
• Provide professional support to administration on various tasks and projects as needed.
• Assist in safety drills and ensure all students and staff are accounted for.
• Support updating the school website including maintaining the school calendar.
• Maintain an inventory of general supplies and order supplies as approved by administration.
• Assist staff with booking substitutes as needed and provide substitutes with necessary resources including teacher timetables, lesson plans, key access, etc.
• Support audit compliance with Alberta Education and provincial student information policies.
• Engage in professional development on an ongoing basis including the use of emerging technologies

Record Management

• Maintain, request, and communicate with administration and counselors on changes to student records.
• Manage correction and verification forms, and registrations to ensure all necessary information and documentation is obtained.
• Assist in the report card process, which may include uploading information to the provincial student information system.
• Register new students, process transfers, manage student departures, and update student demographic information.
• Generate reports in collaboration with administration.
• Identify records eligible for disposal, complete records disposition requests, and dispose of records as per EIPS policies and procedures.
• Attendance and First Aid
• Accurately maintain student attendance records ensuring data is up to date.
• Generate attendance reports and promptly alert parents of unnotified student absence and administration of attendance concerns.
• Monitors reported student symptoms to determine patterns of concern within classes.
• Provide basic first aid to students as required and distribute student medication as per administrative procedures.

Budget and Invoices

• Support office administration with budget processes as required and in compliance with regulatory requirements.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Certificate or diploma in office management, business administration, or related field preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year office administration experience.
• Previous school division experience and/or with student information records.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong prioritization, organization, multitasking, problem solving and time management skills.
• Ability to successfully work in a multi-disciplinary team environment as well as independently with minimal
• supervision.
• Strong ability to adapt and manage change with frequent interruptions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, emerging technologies and web-based applications.
• Knowledge of records management principles including FOIP Legislation.
• High level of integrity, business professionalism and discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive information.
• Familiarity with EIPS platforms such as PowerSchool, Spend Dynamics, Atrieve, SharePoint, and Permission Click.
• Familiarity with provincial student information systems and policies.

Only online applications will be accepted.

For further information, contact Curtis Starko Principal at 780-467-8816 or email .

Elk Island Public Schools appreciates and considers all applications; however, we only contact candidates who are selected for interviews.

“If you require assistance with the application system, please call Apply to Education at 1-877-900-5627 or email .”