Secretary, School 12-month
About The Position
This position performs responsible clerical work and a variety of secretarial duties in a school. The secretary compiles and types school reports and other material from copy, rough draft, or general instructions; processes student absentee lists, tardy slips, and other documents; prepares routine correspondence, reports, narratives, and statistical tabulations; operates office copy machines; and maintains files. The role reviews documents for sufficiency, obtains signatures, routes documents, and follows up as needed. It also provides information and assistance to students and the general public in person, electronically, or by telephone, applies knowledge of school rules and procedures, and performs receptionist duties. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited high school or completion of a GED.
- Clerical and secretarial office experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Knowledge of the operation and program of the school.
- Knowledge of office practices and procedures, grammar, spelling, and business correspondence.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment.
- Ability to deal effectively and courteously with students, school personnel, and the general public.
- Ability to type at a prescribed rate of speed.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual/biliterate.
Responsibilities
- Compile and type school reports and other material from copy, rough draft, or general instructions.
- Type and process student absentee lists, tardy slips, and related materials.
- Prepare form letters and routine correspondence using information from records and files.
- Prepare reports, narratives, and statistical tabulations.
- Operate office copy machines.
- Process documents requiring procedural knowledge.
- Maintain files.
- Review documents for sufficiency, obtain necessary signatures, route documents appropriately, and follow up.
- Provide information and assistance to students and the general public in person, electronically, or by telephone.
- Apply knowledge of school rules, regulations, and procedures when assisting others.
- Perform receptionist duties.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
