Secretary to High School Principal

About the position

The Secretary to the High School Principal is responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the school office, which has a maximum positive impact on the education of children. This position involves a variety of clerical and administrative tasks to support the principal and the school staff.

Responsibilities

• Serves as receptionist in person or by telephone.
• Prepares, types, distributes and files correspondence, forms, bulletins, records, requisitions, and schedules.
• Receives, checks and processes materials, purchases, and school mail.
• Maintains and stocks storeroom.
• Handles bank deposits, petty cash, payroll, other financial records, building keys, and security access cards.
• Maintains accurate records of building staff and cabinet meetings.
• Maintains accurate records for payroll.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Accurate word processing, filing, bookkeeping, and computer skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Good public relations and telephone skills.
• Ability to work semi-independently, recognize priorities in workload, and shift from job-to-job as needed.
• Good organizational skills.