What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Secretary position at Rensselaer Central School Corporation?
Pay Rate: $14.30 / hour
Schedule: 189 Days (Includes working 2 days before the school year starts, 5 days after the school year ends, and 2 paid holidays: Labor Day & Good Friday)
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance eligible
Position Overview
We are seeking an organized, tech-savvy, and welcoming High School Secretary to join our administrative team. As the first point of contact for our school, you will play a vital role in creating a safe, positive, and friendly environment for our students, families, staff, and visitors.
If you are a master multi-tasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment and cares deeply about student safety and customer service, we would love to meet you!
Key Responsibilities
- Front Desk & School Safety:
- Warmly greet students, parents, and visitors, directing them appropriately.
- Serve as a primary line of school security by strictly enforcing visitor check-in procedures, verifying IDs, and ensuring all guests are authorized to enter the building.
- Answer multi-line phones, address inquiries promptly, and route calls or messages to the appropriate personnel.
- Office Operations & Organization:
- Maintain efficient, above-average organizational systems for school records, correspondence, and daily office tasks.
- Multi-task effectively while managing continuous daily interruptions in a bustling school office.
- Assist administrators, teachers, and staff with general office operations as needed.
- Technology & Design:
- Produce and format administrative documents, letters, spreadsheets, and reports using Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Create engaging graphics, flyers, and school communications using Canva.
Qualifications & Skills
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, along with practical experience using Canva for graphic design or announcements.
- Customer Service & Communication: Exceptionally personable, approachable, and professional demeaned with a student-first attitude.
- Organization: Exceptional organizational skills and high attention to detail.
- Multi-tasking: Proven ability to manage competing priorities calmly and efficiently.
- Safety Awareness: Strong commitment to building security and enforcing visitor protocol.
- Education & Background: High School Diploma or equivalent required; prior front office or school-setting experience is a plus.
Benefits Offered
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays (Labor Day & Good Friday)
Salary : $14