Secretary, School High School

$42,474 - $47,216/Yr

Mesa County Valley School District 51

Full-time - Entry Level

Educational Services

About the position

The Secretary at Central High School plays a crucial role in providing administrative support and ensuring smooth operations within the school environment. This position involves a variety of clerical and secretarial duties, including managing front office traffic, processing student attendance, maintaining student records, and assisting with various administrative tasks. The Secretary serves as a primary point of contact for students, parents, and staff, facilitating effective communication and customer service within the school community.

Responsibilities

• Support the front counter and office traffic, providing assistance on various topics including early/late departures, visitor sign in/out, and student/staff in-school contact.
• Monitor and process daily student attendance data entries, maintaining attendance records and generating reports for compliance.
• Maintain updates to student cumulative files and tracking databases, coordinating new student enrollments and transfer requests.
• Provide administrative support through tasks such as scheduling building usage, processing work orders, and maintaining school handbooks.
• Receive, process, and record all SBA deposits and accounts payable activity, administering the school's petty cash fund and procurement cards.
• Perform duties of the Health Assistant and/or Work Room Assistant in their absence, including monitoring the AED machine.
• Provide training and supervision for Office Student Aides and school volunteers, coordinating practice safety drills as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, including courses in office technology and office skills.
• Minimum of one year clerical and/or secretarial experience required, preferably in a school environment.
• Exceptional customer service and public relations skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Personal computer and keyboarding skills, with basic math and data entry skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with frequent interruptions and maintain confidentiality.

Nice-to-haves

• Oral bilingual skills in English/Spanish are desirable.
• Experience with student information and scheduling software.

Benefits

• Salary range of $20.42 - $22.70 per hour based on pay program CH 9.
• Access to employee benefits as outlined by the district.