O26/27 Hourly Administrative Specialist (Federal Programs)

The Hourly Administrative Specialist provides administrative and program support to the Federal Programs within the Office of Academics. The incumbent reports to the Supervisor, Federal Programs and provides administrative support to ensure smooth and efficient operation of the office. 

Responsibilities

The work involves providing administrative support for the day-to-day operations of the Federal Programs, including coordinating communications with families, schools, Central Office staff, and external partners; drafting correspondence and notifications; managing student records, program documentation, tracking systems, and databases; assisting with data collection in Microsoft Excel; and tracking tasks and following up on work in progress to ensure timely completion.

 Qualifications-

High School diploma or GED (Associate Degree preferred); including or supplemented by courses in business and office practices with a minimum of two years’ responsible clerical experience, preferably in an education-related setting. Excellent human relations skills; ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees at all levels, including students, parents, and the public in a courteous and tactful manner.  Excellence in business English grammar, spelling, and punctuation; must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Must have keen understanding of computer software, browsers, and operating systems in order to perform the job, including strong knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Skills working with data in spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel) is a key qualification.

Hourly Rate-$18.01 per hour based on 2026-2027 Pay Plan.

Please Note: Arlington Public Schools receives a high volume of applications for many positions. As a result, only candidates who are identified as meeting the qualifications and whose experience and skills best align with the needs of the school, department, or office may be contacted for an interview. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, submission of an application does not guarantee an interview or individual contact regarding the status of an application.

Please Note: This position is not eligible for employee benefits. Employment is temporary in nature and is not guaranteed for any specific duration. Employment may end at any time based on operational and staffing needs.

Arlington Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the Arlington School Board, as stated in Policy G 2.30, Employee Relations – Equal Employment Opportunity - that “Employment opportunities shall not be restricted, abridged or otherwise adversely affected on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and/or disability.”