Secretary III Federal Programs

Secretary III

Employees occupying positions in this classification are responsible for performing a complete range of secretarial duties within a school office or department as directed. Work is performed independently according to established procedures. A Secretary III is the secretary to a specific supervisor a program or department. Work may be reviewed occasionally for accuracy, productivity and in accordance with district policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent and prefer one-year experience or training in general office and accounting procedures.
• Rapid, accurate typing 60 wpm minimum.
• Ability to work well with public, students, staff and parents.
• Ability to organize, manage and direct the office operations with minimal supervision.
• Operate current office technology as appropriate.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of students, staff, school business, materials, and information.
• Ability to safely, regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for specific or assigned filing systems.
• May take dictation and transcription.
• Routinely compose or produce correspondence and reports.
• Collect and distribute materials.
• Coordinate travel arrangements initiate travel authorizations and per diem reimbursements.
• Accept direction from Secretary IV as necessary.
• Responsible for student daily attendance records and student files.
• Responsible for student enrollment.
• Assist in supervision of students who are sent to school office when necessary.
• Responsible for securing substitute teachers when necessary.
• Assist with first aid when necessary.
• Act as substitute or backup for Secretary IV as necessary for short periods of time.
• Perform assigned data entry.
• May direct personnel at a lower level.
• Responsible for adequate supply and inventory of necessary materials for building operations.
• Make appointments and maintain calendar of events.
• Prepare purchase orders, requisitions, and requests for payment. Maintain and monitor budget.
• Coordinate attendance and time sheets for all building employees.
• Maintain the building key distribution system.
• Responsible for confidentiality of personnel-related communications.
• Responsible for student fund accounting, collection and deposits of moneys, check processing and record keeping.
• Maintain confidentiality of students, staff, school business, materials, and information.
• Other duties as assigned from time to time.