Executive Secretary to Principal Elementary

Executive Secretary To Principal

Primary Purpose: Facilitate the efficient operation of the school administrative office and provide clerical services to the school's administrative staff.

Qualifications:

Educations / Certification: High School Diploma or GED

Special Knowledge / Skills: Advanced clerical training skills Proficiency in general office/secretarial skills to include excellent computer skills (word processing, excel spreadsheets and database) operation knowledge of general office equipment Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills Maintain accurate records of purchase requisitions, accounts payable and warehouse requisitions Input and maintain financial campus accounts, monitor department budgets and campus cashier Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and 10-key or calculator proficiency

Experience: Three or more years of advanced secretarial experience preferably in a public school setting

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist students, teachers, and parents as needed.
• Type all written correspondence and properly route.
• Receive incoming calls, take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff.
• Maintain proper files to include inventory of school supplies, mailing lists, student's records, visitor logs, and communication.
• Receive, store, and issue supplies and equipment.
• Sort, distribute, or deliver mail and other documents.
• Maintain a daily teacher attendance log and records for substitute teachers.
• Prepare instructional materials, meeting agendas, honor rolls, graduation lists, and campus communication as requested, using computer.
• Process all changes and adjustments in student schedules.
• Schedule meetings and appointments and maintain calendar for principal.
• Monitor personnel time records to include sick leave, vacation, and special requests.
• Maintain a log of visitors to the school.
• Update handbook, policy manuals, etc.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress; interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions.

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors: Frequent prolonged and irregular hours; Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; steady phone interactions; moderate standing, walking, and bending.