Secretary/Administrative Assistant at Adams Middle School

North Platte•North Platte, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Adams School Secretary provides administrative and clerical support to the school principal and staff while serving as the primary point of contact for students, parents, and visitors. This role ensures efficient school operations, maintains accurate records, supports compliance requirements, and fosters a welcoming, professional school environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
2+ years of administrative or clerical experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and student information systems.
Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree preferred
School setting experience preferred
Experience in a K–12 educational environment.
Knowledge of school attendance and reporting requirements.
Bilingual skills

Responsibilities

Serve as the first point of contact for parents, students, staff, and visitors.
Manage incoming phone calls, emails, and in-person inquiries.
Maintain visitor sign-in procedures and school security protocols.
Support positive parent and community engagement.
Provide direct administrative support to the Principal and leadership team.
Prepare correspondence, reports, forms, and school communications.
Schedule appointments, meetings, and events.
Maintain calendars and coordinate logistics for school functions.
Maintain accurate student attendance records.
Process enrollment, withdrawals, and transfers.
Ensure compliance with district, state, and federal student record regulations (e.g., FERPA).
Generate attendance and enrollment reports as required.
Input and manage data in student information systems.
Maintain confidential student and personnel records.
Assist with state reporting and compliance documentation.
Process purchase orders, invoices, and expense documentation.
Manage school supply inventory and ordering.
Assist with budgeting and tracking expenditures (as assigned).
Distribute school newsletters and announcements.
Coordinate substitute coverage as needed.
Support school events and testing coordination.