Job summary
Our school secretary works in the administrative office, and is responsible for performing daily clerical work. The job description involves interacting with students and parents, tracking attendance records, mailing school forms, and managing the school calendar, answering the office phone and transfers calls as necessary, processing tuition payments, maintaining student records, welcoming school visitors, and handling any day-to-day clerical needs required by the school.

Required Knowledge and Skills

– Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.
– Maintains professional and friendly demeanor.
– Possesses excellent organizational skills.
– Is capable of managing time efficiently.
– Demonstrates ability to multi-task effectively.
– Works well with a variety of students, administrators, and parents.
– Exhibits ability to remain polite and calm when dealing with troublesome students or frustrated parents.

– Possesses basic computer skills and knowledge of word processing programs.
– Is familiar with budget and publishing software such as Quicken and Adobe.
– Demonstrates ability to think creatively.
– Demonstrates strong writing and editing abilities.
– Possesses excellent telephone etiquette.
– Communicates clearly and effectively.
– Is capable of handling confidential student records in a responsible fashion.
– Demonstrates familiarity with basic office equipment such as multi-line phones, fax machines, and scanners.

Education and Experience

– College diploma in accounting or similar field
– Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field is an advantage.
– Previous work experience in an office setting is required..

Work Environment

– The majority of working hours will be spent in an office setting.
– Light physical activity such as walking and standing, is required on a daily basis.
– Some local travel to complete office errands may be required.

Salary
– Negotiable