Secretary To The Principal

Charles County Public Schools•Waldorf, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 12-month, Non-Exempt position with the AFSCME UA Grades 11-12 salary scale. The role functions as an office manager and is responsible for a variety of administrative and financial tasks to support the school principal.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED is required.
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in bookkeeping or office management is required.
Considerable knowledge of effective office practices and procedures/excellent organizational skills.
Ability and willingness to establish and maintain excellent public and community relations.
Ability to react quickly and effectively to oral and written instructions.
Possesses excellent oral and written language skills (grammar, punctuation, spelling).
Ability to use good judgment and problem-solving skills to address issues and concerns within the scope of job responsibility.
Computer literate in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn additional software programs as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience with budgets, payroll, and cash handling is preferred.

Responsibilities

Functions as office manager.
Prepares correspondence and other documents as required.
Maintains files and records related to principal’s accountability.
Responds to requests and maintains open communication with office of school administration and other central office divisions.
Meets payroll deadlines, manages school finances including – daily bookkeeping, preparing monthly and annual financial reports, tracking the school budget, placing school orders, and undergoing annual audits.
Answers phone, takes accurate messages, welcomes, and assists visitors to the school.
Receives, sorts and forwards mail and messages for the school staff.
Maintains regular on-time attendance and dependable.
Performs other duties as prescribed by the school principal.