School Secretary High School

Anchorage School District•Eagle River, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The High School Secretary assists the administrative assistant by providing clerical and administrative support in a high school. This position is assigned to Eagle River High School, is part of the TOTEM bargaining unit, and works 10 months per year, 6 hours per day, at 0.75 FTE. The salary is $20.94 to $21.83 per hour, depending on education and experience (DOE). The position participates in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). The secretary performs a broad range of clerical and typing duties, supports student registration and attendance, works with the student information system, and provides information to students, staff, families, and the public. The role requires accurate, confidential, and professional service in a dynamic school environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
One year of clerical experience; equivalent education may be considered in lieu of related work experience.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and inspire confidence and cooperation among staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
Ability to read and write in English, communicate in English with school staff, coworkers, and the public, and understand and carry out oral and written directions and instructions.
Ability to understand vague and implicit instructions, recall facts and details, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure.
Ability to manage the stress of working with people with diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic environment.
Ability to meet the physical and visual demands described in the posting, including frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking, and hearing; regular reaching; and occasional lifting of items weighing less than 40 pounds.
Satisfactory criminal background check as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of first aid.
Ability to operate common office equipment and proficiency using Macintosh and Windows computers, with experience in a variety of programs and applications.
Ability to type accurately at an acceptable rate of speed.
Knowledge of ASD computer systems such as Q, EmpCenter, Business Plus, or Absence Management.
Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
Ability to maintain clerical records, prepare reports, and perform clerical work with speed, accuracy, and follow-through.
Ability to learn, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, laws, and processes.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Responsibilities

Perform a wide variety of clerical and typing work related to the assigned function.
Compile information from various sources and prepare forms, letters, reports, bulletins, charts, curriculum guides, handbooks, questionnaires, requisitions, contracts, and other materials from drafts, notes, or verbal instructions.
Proofread and edit documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures.
Compile and tabulate statistical data.
Develop and maintain files and records.
Assist the general public with specific program questions and provide information to students, teachers, parents, and the public.
Work with the student information system.
Assist with enrolling new students and perform activities related to registration and attendance.
Assist with inventory and ordering supplies.
Perform other job-related duties and follow other job-related instructions as assigned.