Guidance Secretary

Guidance Secretary Orange County Schools 310- Cedar Ridge High School - Hillsborough, North Carolina Job Details Job ID: 5741869 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: May 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Position Overview Position Title: Guidance Secretary School/Department: Guidance – assigned a high school Salary: Salary Grade 58 plus supplement FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Guidance Counselors Supervises: None Work Week Schedule: Monday – Friday Work Hours: 40 Number of Months per Year: 11 Position Purpose The Guidance Assistant/ Secretary is responsible for serving as clerical support to the Counselors in the school Guidance Department. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Thorough knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, and equipment Thorough knowledge of school system routines and procedures General knowledge of business English, spelling, and arithmetic Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates Ability to type, take, and transcribe dictation accurately as necessary Ability to prepare and maintain computerized records and systems Ability to meet the public effectively Ability to interact with students with empathy, courtesy, and professionalism Education, Training, and Experience High School Diploma supplemented by various courses in business, typing, data processing, and bookkeeping Considerable experience in clerical work Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities Certification and License Requirements Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles Preferred Qualifications Experience in a public school setting, especially in the Guidance Department Spanish Speaking Essential Duties and Responsibilities Serve as primary clerical support to the Guidance Counselors in the school Act as Guidance Office receptionist and telephone operator Prepare and maintain files and records for the department Assist the Counselors, teachers, school staff, students, and parents Reconcile bank statements and issue purchase requisitions and orders as needed Sort and distribute Guidance Office mail Prepare student files and records for review, entrance, and/or withdrawal Update student files with appropriate information Handle a variety of routine technical and administrative assignments Compose and type letters and memoranda in conformance with school policies and/or from brief instructions Set up and maintain office procedures and filing systems Meet and screen visitors to the Guidance Office Perform additional duties as assigned by the Guidance Counselors Working Conditions Physical Demands: Work is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force. Work Environment: Employees in this position are required to work in indoor and outdoor environments and come into direct contact with OCS staff, students, and the public. Position Type Full-Time Contact Information Teresa Daye , Interim Principal 310- Cedar Ridge High School Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education