Retiree Substitute Secretary

Lansing School District • Lansing, MI

8d • $14 - $14

About The Position

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment. In the pursuit of our mission, we are hiring a Retiree Substitute Secretary. Secretaries serve in many capacities in our schools and buildings. They are responsible for overseeing attendance records, schoolwide communications, substitute teacher staffing, customer service support, and much more. Individuals who are passionate organizers, professional communicators, and helpful team members will thrive in this role.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent that includes, or has been supplemented by, secretarial, business or commercial courses.
• Considerable knowledge of modern office practices, filing systems, equipment/computers, and procedures.
• Knowledge of correct English usage, punctuation, and spelling; organization, punctuation, and composition of business letters, minutes, report, charts, and numerical/tabular materials.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic.
• Capable of using diplomacy, discretion, and judgment in giving out information and referring callers.
• Minimum typing speed of 35 WPM required; all candidates must successfully pass the secretarial skills test.
• Professional phone etiquette.

Nice To Haves

• Previous secretarial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate updates, events, and announcements with the entire building community through letters, phone calls, and other mediums
• Maintain attendance and personnel files for building community
• Handle confidential information and materials with discretion
• Utilize customer service skills when communicating with school visitors, parents, and other stakeholders
• Schedule meetings as needed for building leaders
• Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees