Attendance Secretary
Job in
Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, 43221, USA
Listed on 2026-06-28
Listing for:
Ohio Department of Education
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-28
Job specializations:
-
Administrative/Clerical
Administrative Management, Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Education Administration
Job Description & How to Apply Below
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position:
Attendance Secretary
Time
Schedule:
12 months; 7.5 hours p/day
Salary: $23.91 to $26.54 /hr
Reports to:
Principal
Employment Status:
Full-time
FLSA Status:
Non-exempt
Probationary Period: 120 days
Description:
Performs a variety of clerical and secretarial duties for the efficient and effective operation of office functions. Coordinate office and other activities for the betterment of students, instructional staff, support staff, as well as parents and members of the community. Greeting, helping, directing students and visitors, answering phones, taking attendance, and keeping records, monitoring for excessive absences and truancies.
NOTE:
The lists below are not ranked in order of importance
Qualifications:
* High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
* One to two years of related experience
* Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Supervisor and/or Board of Education may find appropriate
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Ability to work effectively and positively with others, communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
* Effective active listening skills
* Organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
* Ability to generate correspondence and work independently
* Ability to operate office equipment, e.g., copier, fax
* Computer skills
* Multitasking skills
* Ability to utilize appropriate computer software and programs
* Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment
* Ability to prioritize and complete job assignments
* Ability to communicate with all types of people
* Understand and perform duties within scope of authority
* Proper telephone techniques and etiquette
* Such alternatives to the above required knowledge skills and abilities as the Supervisor and/or Board of Education may find appropriate
Essential Functions:
* Assist in recording student attendance and daily attendance reports as appropriate
* Assist in the coordination and implementation of security measures to ensure the safety of students, staff, and school community members
* Contact parents/emergency contacts when needed and appropriate
* Contact parents of students who have not reported to school by the designated time, as appropriate
* Receive, screen, route, or reply to all phone, mail, and email communications as appropriate
* Schedule appointments and maintain calendars for meetings, conferences, and building/ program use
* Coordinate a variety of office functions and communications; prepare and accurately maintain a variety of reports, records, and files related to students, staff, operations, and activities.
* Maintain records for visitors to the building and student check-ins and check-outs as appropriate
* Prepare both statistical and routine reports, memoranda, bulletins, etc. as appropriate
* Coordinate maintenance, repair, and supplies for copy machine, fax machine and other office equipment as appropriate
* Use EMIS for registration, etc., as appropriate
* Assist with building the purchase order process, including requisitions, supply and inventory as appropriate
* Maintain student EMIS information, e.g., change of address, phone number, guardian, medical history, etc. in the student management system and learning management system as appropriate
* Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
* Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
* Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
* Attend meetings and in-services as required
* Promote good public relations and customer service
* Such alternatives to the above essential functions as the Supervisor and/or Board of Education may find appropriate
Other
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
* Prepare supply, material, and equipment requisitions
* Coordinates building testing programs as requested by the building supervisor.
* Assist with student scheduling
* Issue appropriate passes to students
* AESOP assistance as requested by the supervisor
* Student handbook assistance as appropriate
* Prepare academic progress reports
* Order and distribute departmental…
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