Program Secretary, Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West

Program Secretary, Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West

• Position Type:
  Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West
• Date Posted: 8/17/2026

The Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West is seeking a Program Secretary – Curriculum and Instructional Innovation to provide administrative support under the general supervision of the Director of Curriculum and Instructional Innovation. This is a temporary full-time position, Monday–Friday, from 8:00am – 4:00pm, with a 30 minute lunch. This position includes enrollment in School Employees Retirement System (SERS).

The Program Secretary completes secretarial tasks; provides confidential administrative support; organizes and coordinates office activities; acts as a liaison for administrators with ESC staff, school district staff and community agencies; and serves internal and external customers in a courteous and professional manner. In addition, the Program secretary will coordinate conference room scheduling and assist with the implementation or professional development events.

• Knowledge of Ohio Department of Education & Workforce policies and regulations and federal education policies and procedures that apply to areas of responsibility
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to apply office practices and principles to solve everyday problems with discretion responsibilities within designated timeframescorrespondence, forms, educational materials, grants, reports,memoranda, work orders and other items as required
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to react professionally in a crisis situation
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive issues
• Answer incoming calls and professionally assist the caller
• Maintains an efficient and functional filing system
• Responsibly collect and enter required data related to work
• Type, proofread, reproduce, collate, and disseminate

• High School diploma or its equivalent.
• Experience and proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft Office; ability to use various web based computer applications to perform job duties
• Working knowledge of basic office procedures and operation of common office equipment and machines
• Ability to write and speak effectively and ability to promote positive customer relations substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment
• Complete a satisfactory background check
• Possess a valid driver's license or have transportation
• Remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled

• Office Setting
• Noise level may accelerate in group or event settings
• Frequent interruptions to scheduled work may occur
• May include exposure to disease and infections
• May be required to deal with students with behavioral risks
• Involves stress as a result of the responsibility to ensure that laws, regulations and procedural rules are followed, the responsibility of dealing with individual student concerns and maintaining student discipline, and the demands of maintaining effective communication with other staff members, students and parents