Human Resources Secretary - Central Office

Central Office Secretary

Focused on Quality: Committed to Excellence.

Job Title: Central Office Secretary

Supervised by/Reports to: Director of assigned department

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Goals:

To assist designated school system supervisor(s), managers, or other designated staff members by performing efficient and effective office management, correspondence, problem solving, organizational and clerical tasks.

To effectively and efficiently manage projects, schedules, and information to achieve the goals of the school system and to maximize student achievement.

Qualifications:

High school diploma.

Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure.

Knowledge of general office procedures related to organization, filing, preparation of documents, computer software programs including spreadsheets, word processing, databases, presentation software, etc.

Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication skills.

Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups.

Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and perform assignments as directed with accuracy, attention to detail, and within established time frames.

Ability to use technology to communicate, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information.

Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities.

Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities.

Answers questions, and responds to requests from the schools and general public; resolves issues in assigned area or refers requests as appropriate.

Performs routine clerical functions. Produces, records, and responds to, as directed, correspondence, research, reports, notices, recommendations and materials needed for efficient office operations.

Prepares and submits information and/or recommendation for Board agenda as assigned, if applicable.

Maintains accurate electronic and non-electronic filing systems of needed reports, minutes, correspondence, information, confidential records, records, schedules, and data as directed.

Obtains, gathers, organizes, and prepares for presentation pertinent data and information as needed.

Uses office technology/software to complete job responsibilities as assigned.

Communicates effectively and engages in office communication processes as directed using telephones, voice mail, electronic mail, postal and/or delivery services, intra-campus delivery and other means as directed.

Performs duties and represent the system in a courteous, positive and professional manner.

Arranges for technical support, servicing, and effective operation of office technology and office machines as assigned.

Attends and participates in meetings as directed.

Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.

Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems and/or opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.

Reports potential problems, unusual events, or work irregularities to appropriate administrative or supervisory personnel.

Responds to inquiries, requests, constructive feedback, concerns and/or complaints in a timely and positive manner.

Maintains and submits reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.

Properly uses and cares for equipment and material resources of the school system and effectively supervises and monitors others in the care, maintenance, and use of tools, equipment, and inventory.

Uses effective collaboration skills to work as a productive team member.

Serves on school system committees, task forces, and representatives groups as required.

Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local regulations.

Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.

Performs any other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s).

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands to finger, to handle, or feel objects, equipment, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, bend, stoop, squat, and crouch and kneel. The employee must occasionally lift, push, pull carry and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include near vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Salary: Salary to be established by The Limestone County School's District Salary Schedule.

Terms of Employment: 240 days

The statements included in this description are not intended to be representative of the duties and responsibilities of this job. They are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive. The employee may be assigned other duties that are not specifically included in this job description.

Limestone County Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer.