School Secretary

School Secretary Position

Under the direct supervision of the principal or other school administrator, to provide clerical, secretarial and administrative assistance to school administrators at a school site, conveying information regarding school functions and procedures; and supporting the broad array of services provided to students, parents, instructional and support employees; and to coordinate work of other school clerical employees.

Applicant must have bookkeeping and general office experience.

Ability to describe problems and work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations.

Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Powerpoint, the Internet, Google, electronic mail).

Ability to problem solve job-related issues.

Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.

Ability to process paperwork accurately according to standardized procedures.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.

Organizational and time management skills.

Knowledge of office management procedures.