Sr. School Secretary Job Washingtonville New York USA,Administrative/Clerical

Location: Washingtonville

TITLE:

Senior School Secretary

Secretary to the Principal

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be on civil service list or currently hold a Sr. School Secretary position
See Orange County Job Specification #1601 for qualification and specification
Must have outstanding interpersonal skills:
This position interfaces directly with students, school personnel, parents and the general public. It requires the ability to deal effectively with people - in person and on the telephone - and to work well under pressure. Candidates must be responsible, dependable, ethical and able to maintain confidentiality.
Must have excellent organizational skills:
The position requires someone who can handle multiple simultaneous tasks expediently and with accuracy. Attention to details is eminent.
Must have superior technical skills:
This position requires combining speed and accuracy in the use of office technology.
Must demonstrate discretion:
The position handles confidential student and personnel matters
Preferred experience in a school setting.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operates office equipment such as keyboards, calculators, copy machines, computers and peripheral equipment
Prepares important and confidential material including student and staff records.
Reads incoming mail and distributes to appropriate person or organizational unit
Coordinates the daily procurement and assignment of substitutes to ensure classroom coverage.
Receives and handles inquiries, complaints and requests concerning building activities either in person or via telephone.
Schedules appointments and meetings and takes notes of meetings and prepares minutes; compiles or researches data and prepares reports
Supervises and participates in administrative functions such as departmental budget preparation and control, and the requisitioning and control of office supplies
Participates in the financial accounting operations of the department
Relays directives to subordinate personnel and follows up on their completion in accordance with delegated responsibility
Composes correspondence independently as delegated, or from brief direction
Performs a variety of complex clerical tasks
Coordinates the production, design, and printing of official programs for graduation ceremonies and other school-wide celebratory events
May supervise subordinate clerical staff
Financial and Purchasing Responsibilities including purchase orders, requisitions and budget preparation

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 35 hours per week

52 weeks per year

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal

START DATE:

On or about July 10, 2026

Make Application to:
Please apply on our website. Internal Candidates please send resume to Lynn Imperato, Central Administration

DEADLINE: 6/26/26