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School District U-46

Middle School Principal Secretary C

School District U-46, South Elgin, Illinois, United States, 60177

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Position / Title:

Middle School Principal Secretary C

Bargaining Unit:

DUSA

Department/Location:

Secondary Schools Instruction and Equity

Calendar Days:

260

Reports To:

Building Principal

JD Revision Date:

07/11/2023

Supervises:

N/A

Function / Position Summary Provide administrative support to the principal, prioritizing tasks daily or as assigned, meeting assigned timelines. Work with the administrator to ensure the efficiency of daily school/department operations as assigned. Serve as the communication liaison between the administrator and district stakeholders, upholding School District U-46 ICARE Standards, consistently providing professional and courteous customer service in a timely manner. Maintain confidentiality of student, staff and department information within the school and community.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

Schedule and coordinate calendars, meetings, and appointments for the Administrator on a daily basis. Prioritize tasks to meet timelines on a variety of projects (as assigned).

Responsible for general office duties including answering phones, greeting and directing office visitors; assisting and supporting staff. Screen phone calls, transferring to appropriate party.

Receive and sort correspondence for and/on behalf of the supervising Administrator including the original “draft” of memos, forms, newsletters, reports, and other correspondence and the dissemination thereof (as assigned).

Organize department files, prepare bank deposits, deposit monies, write checks with documentation for payments, prepare for yearly financial audits and organize and compile weekly/monthly/annual reports and/or reconciliations as directed by the Administrator.

Maintain verifiable department inventory reports and order supplies as needed and approved by supervising Administrator.

Facilitate the efficient placement of substitutes (as needed).

Serve as timekeeper to ensure timely and accurate absence management or workforce data processing for building or department staff (as assigned).

Lead and/or participate with student registration and enrollment (as assigned).

Prepare, update, and/or maintain confidential student and/or department files.

Schedule and coordinate all functions to ensure the proper preparation in advance of school and/or public events assigned.

Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Associates degree preferred.

Experience / Knowledge

Five (5) years of secretarial experience, preferably in an educational setting.

Bilingual English/Spanish written/verbal preferred.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and Google applications.

Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, setting priorities to meet assigned timelines.

Familiar with online student information systems (i.e. Infinite Campus) preferred.

Physical Demands

Ability to work on a computer/telephone over the major portion of the day.

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

SECRETARIAL CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA Classification A (Proficiently demonstrates all criteria listed)

Ability to communicate and interact with staff and co-workers in a professional manner

Demonstrates positive customer service skills

Demonstrates confidentiality

Ability to work independently

Ability to prioritize tasks

Demonstrates organizational skills

Keeps accurate filing

Maintain appropriate inventories and online file management

Able to use office machines (ex. laminator, fax, intercom, phone, copier)

Accurate typing/keyboarding

Working knowledge of computer programs

Willingness and ability to learn

Classification B (Proficiently demonstrates all criteria listed, Including classification A)

Perform reception duties

Perform student attendance duties

Utilize excellent written and verbal communication skills (parents, staff and students)

Responsible for tracking and balancing building/department expenditures (if applicable)

Working knowledge of computer program Word and Excel

Willingness to learn and become proficient in advanced applications and specialized computer programs (Mail Merge, Student Information Systems, Business Portal, etc.)

Classification C (Proficiently demonstrates all criteria listed, including classifications A and B)

Demonstrates appropriate decision making in support of or in absence of director or supervising administrator

Knowledge and ability to perform necessary tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the district level department/building

Proficient in specialized computer programs and applications.

Responsible for creating and initiating written and verbal communication (community and district officials/representatives)

Responsible for maintaining director or supervising administrator calendar/schedule (if applicable)

Responsible for office management, environment, staff, finances (banking and financial software)

Ultimately responsible for coordination, organization facilitation of district level department/building

Terms of Employment

This is a 12-month DUSA position.

Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.

Additional Information

This position is full time 8 hours a day.

This position is Pension and Insurance eligible.

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Education and Training

Industries Primary and Secondary Education

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