Administrative Assistant - Human Resources Department, Central Office

Date Posted

May 4, 2026

Position

Administrative Assistant - Human Resources Department, Central Office
Permanent, full-time, 12 months, benefits eligible

Position Available

July 1, 2026 

Reports To

Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

Salary / FLSA:  Non-Exempt

Grade 64 ($3,228 - $4,355); plus local supplement
The salary for this position is based upon the successful applicant’s years of service in the NC State Retirement System in the same or similar position.  Experience outside of this system is not recognized for pay purposes.  For current Lincoln County School employees, this position will be paid according to the current Lincoln County Schools’ pay scale.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Office
• General office and clerical duties
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced office environment
• Must have a positive attitude, ability to work with others, and a customer-service focus
• Respond to questions as they relate to policies and procedures and ensure necessary follow-up
• Must be able to perform very heavy work exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to lift objects

Duties

• Assist with the on-line application and hiring process via an on-line platform (PowerSchool OnBoarding)
• Assist administrators in the hiring process
• Assist with special projects as needed (retirement, end-of-year celebrations, etc.)
• Prepare HR reports as mandated by the NC Department of Public Instruction
• Enter employee data into the personnel database (LINQ)
• Create and distribute certified vacancy announcements
• Assist in maintaining personnel files for employees; meeting local, state and federal requirements, including files for non-continuing employees
• Maintain required HR forms for state and local use
• Ability to verify documents for accuracy and completeness
• Working knowledge of modern office practices and technologies (Microsoft Office and Google Suite)
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Appropriate interpersonal skills in dealing with clients, co-workers, and supervisors
• High level of integrity and commitment to accuracy and honesty
• Willingness to learn additional skills as a continuous process
• Understanding of confidential information
• Responsible for ensuring proper purchasing guidelines from state, local, and federal funds are followed
• Maintain proper documentation for purchase orders
• Other duties as assigned

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees

within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties,

responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Application Deadline

May 8, 2026

Application Process

All candidates are required to complete an on-line application via Applicant Tracking. Please visit the Lincoln County Schools website (www.lincoln.k12.nc.us), select EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, and Applicant Tracking to begin the process. Questions should be addressed to the contact person below.

Diana Carpenter, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

Lincoln County Schools

Email:  [email protected]

Phone:  704.732.2261