Administrative Assistant (School Secretary)

School Administrative Assistant

Job Posting

2024-2025

SCHOOL SECRETARY - 210 DAYS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma, GED, or sufficient education, training and experience to perform the duties of the position

Some experience (2-3 years) in general secretarial work (graduation from business school or similar academic course may be substituted for one year of experience)

Some experience and/or training in automated management information systems are required

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Some experience in dealing effective with the public is highly desirable

Some other qualifications as may be desirable and appropriate

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Serve as point of contact for visitors and callers to the school

Screen and determines nature of calls or visits

Type with speed and accuracy a variety of routine and complex documents, reports, forms and correspondence

Use of school software system and financial procedures to maintain ledgers and other financial documents, recording receipt and expenditure of school funds

Assist school officials with various administrative and student related activities such as: registration, calling absentees, preparing reports, contacting parents, check out students, etc.

Operate various types of office equipment such as copiers, computer terminal, fax, etc.

BEGINNING SALARY: $36,363

WORK TERM: 240 Days

HOW TO APPLY: All applicants should complete the State of Alabama on-line application website.

SPECIAL NOTE: The person selected for this position must agree to a background check and be fingerprinted ($48.15 fee). This is required by law.