Lead School Secretary @ Rocky Heights Elementary School

Hermiston School District • Hermiston, OR

3d • $18 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Hermiston School District is seeking qualified applicants for Lead Secretary at Rocky Heights Elementary School. The Lead Secretary will perform secretarial work involving responsibility for facilitating general office details, using independent judgment in determinations on varied problems which do not involve major deviations from established policy or procedure; and in the absence of the principal, acts with authority on office management functions. Works with a staff of ~150 employees and assists with the supervision of office staff. Position begins once verified by the Human Resources Office.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one year of recent, directly related, full-time equivalent paid secretarial/clerical experience. Graduate from a business of secretarial school/college may substitute for experience requirement.
• Type a minimum of 60 wpm
• Experience and/or knowledge working on a Computer required, Microsoft Windows and the components of Microsoft Office Professional including Word and Excel and PowerSchool, desired.
• Ability to file, keep and retrieve records.
• Ability to communicate effectively, responds well to directions, maintains confidential information, and works successfully in a team setting.
• Good health and neat appearance.
• Specialized knowledge of the function to which assigned and general knowledge of overall school operations.
• Ability to use the exercise of judgment and discretion in a variety of office situations which may require independent action, referral to another source or postponement.
• Ability to: a. Apply general instructions to a variety of situations; i.e. skill in communicating with and giving assistance to students, staff, parents and the general public. b. Work independently with a minimum of direct supervision. c. Assist students and parents to relate to school programs and staff. d. Coordinate work demands of the school and office. e. Operate copy machines and other office related equipment. f. Assist in the preparation of budgets. g. Perform secretarial/clerical work with accuracy and speed.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual/Bi-Literate in English and Spanish (Ability to read, speak, write, and communicate effectively in both languages), preferred.
• Experience and/or knowledge working on a Computer required, Microsoft Windows and the components of Microsoft Office Professional including Word and Excel and PowerSchool, desired.

Benefits

• The Hermiston School District offers an extremely competitive salary and benefits package which includes PERS retirement employer-paid pick-up, and a comprehensive health and benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED