Secretary

Frontier Schools•Kansas City, MO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides administrative/clerical support for Central Office in the areas of answering phones, correspondence, public relations, information dissemination, and in support of the Communications & Outreach Department. This is a full-time, non-exempt position classified under an 11-month calendar (Calendar 2). The role involves maintaining confidentiality, coordinating office operations, translating school-related documents, and performing general office routines to ensure a busy, productive, and smoothly run office. The position requires effective, positive interpersonal communication skills and the ability to assist Central Office staff and the Communications & Outreach Department with district-wide and campus events.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Bilingual Spanish – reading and writing
Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
Ability to use a computer, including software and databases used by the district, as well as a calculator, copy machine, and telephone.
Ability to analyze data.
Ability to use effective interview techniques, public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2 years of experience as a secretary is preferred.
Associate Degree or 60+ College Credit Hours
Bachelor’s Degree
Master’s Degree
+$0.50/hour for each year of full-time work experience at a K–12 school other than Frontier Schools (up to 3 years maximum)

Responsibilities

Maintains confidentiality regarding staff and school-related issues.
Communicates with other building administrators and staff per the Communications & Outreach Director's directive.
Coordinates office operations.
Resolves most questions and problems and refers the most complex issues to higher levels.
Translates school-related documents as needed.
Provides assistance to Central Office staff.
Performs the usual office routines and practices associated with a busy, productive, and smoothly run office.
Uses effective, positive interpersonal communication skills.
Performs other tasks as assigned.