IT Administrative Assistant

Dumas, Texas

Dumas Independent School District
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Position Type:
Technology/Computer Technician

Date Posted:
4/24/2025

Location:
Dumas Central Office Primary Purpose:

The IT Administrative Assistant provides clerical, technical, and customer service support to the
district's Technology Department. This role manages office communications, performs
technology-related administrative tasks, and supports website content management. The
position also supports district account maintenance and various district-specific projects. This
role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate
effectively with staff and vendors.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Associate's degree or technical certification preferred.
Experience:
  • Prior experience in an administrative or technology support role is preferred.
  • Experience with website content management is a plus.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects at one time.
  • Proficiency with office productivity software (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office).
  • Basic knowledge of user account management in backend systems.
  • Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) for website updates.
  • Ability to learn and use help desk ticketing systems.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
Major Responsibilities & Duties:

Administrative Support:
Phone & Office Reception:
  • Answer and direct incoming calls to the technology department.
  • Greet and assist visitors professionally and courteously.
Clerical Duties:
  • Schedule and coordinate department meetings and appointments.
  • Assist with purchasing, tracking expenses, and invoices.
  • Assist with documentation, reports, and spreadsheets.
Help Desk Support:
  • Assist with creating and managing support tickets.
  • Follow up on ticket statuses and communicate with staff as needed.
Asset Management:
  • Help maintain and update technology inventory records.
  • Assist with asset tagging, deployment, and return tracking.
Technology & Website Support:
Website Content Management:
  • Update district website content using the content management system (CMS).
  • Create and publish website banners and announcements.
  • Upload and manage media content, including alumni photos and event galleries.
Slideshows & Presentations:
  • Create slideshows and presentations for various district events.
  • Collaborate with the district team on content collection and accuracy.
Staff & Student Account Management:
  • Staff Keycards & ID's:
  • Create keycards and ID badges for staff as needed.
  • Collaborate with designated staff to receive and verify required information and photos.
Student Accounts:
  • Coordinate with and assist designated staff members responsible for account creation.
Graduate Alumni Management:
  • Collect, crop, resize, rename, and organize senior photos for the alumni website.
  • Verify photo accuracy against graduation lists with administrative staff.
  • Prepare the photos and spreadsheet for website upload.
Student Photos for System Upload:
  • Collect student photos from external and internal sources during the fall semester.
  • Rename and resize student photos.
  • Organize and upload photos.
Technical Assistance:

DHS Student Support:
  • Help create and manage support tickets.
  • Issue and track loaner devices.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computers, peripherals, and printers. Small hand tools. Step ladders and moving carts.
Posture & Motion: Posture: Prolonged sitting; regular kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping,
pushing/pulling, and twisting. Motion: Repetitive hand motion; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; regular walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and reaching.
Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds).
Environment: Occasional prolonged and/or irregular hours. Occasional travel to district campuses and training events.
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions. Maintain emotional control under stress.
Date Posted: 29 April 2025
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