Receptionist​/Secretary

Perquimans County Schools Perquimans County High School
- Hertford, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Perquimans County Schools Perquimans County High School
- Hertford, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs , and Perquimans County School District

Job : 5899686
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Aug 25, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Position
: Receptionist/Secretary

Reports To
:
Principal

Graduation from high school with preference given to an associate's degree in secretarial science or office management. Experience with computer operation, bookkeeping, or previous office experience is preferred.

• Performs a variety of technical-clerical work preparing and maintaining a variety of computer databases (SIS) pertaining to student attendance and demographic statistics in an assigned school.
• Employee is also responsible for troubleshooting errors or other operational problems with computers and peripheral equipment, installing computer program software, and preparing various correspondence and forms.
• Answer phone calls in a pleasant, informed manner for the purpose of providing information and creating a good image of the school system; operate a multi-line telephone switchboard in the main office; route incoming calls to proper extensions; take and relay messages.
• Greet visitors to the main office in a pleasant and informed manner; answer routine questions and respond to requests for materials according to established guidelines.
• Respond to inquiries from staff, the public, parents and/or students for the purpose of providing information and/or direction as may be required.
• Forward requests for the information to the appropriate individuals.
• Maintain office equipment and assist individuals with office equipment usage as required.
• Assist with the mailing and distribution of various documents and communication from the fax machine.
• Employee receives student applications and reviews for appropriate documentation.
• Receive, sign for and send special mail via messenger services.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Carries out other duties as assigned by the principal.
• Receives training and inservice pertinent to the job function.
• Utilizes positive human relation skills with staff, students and parents in fulfilling requests for assistance.
• Performs special projects.
• Suggests procedures for improved office efficiency.
• Maintains confidentiality in matters pertaining to the school and students.

• Must be physically able to sit, stand, walk and drive a car. Must be able to lift mail and boxes up to 10 lbs. Must be able to sit at a computer for extended periods of time.

• Requires the ability to speak to people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions, assignments or directions to parents, students, and staff.

• Requires the ability to read and complete simple forms. Requires the ability to prepare time sheets using prescribed format.

• Requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form.

• Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow written and oral instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in standard English.

• Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

• Requires the ability to coordinate the…