School Secretary

Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We offer a wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options for families and staff, and are dedicated to providing an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.

About the role

Secretaries serve in many capacities in our schools and buildings. They are responsible for overseeing attendance records, schoolwide communications, substitute teacher staffing, customer service support, and much more. Individuals who are passionate organizers, professional communicators, and helpful team members will thrive in this role.

Responsibilities

• Communicate updates, events, and announcements with the entire building community through letters, phone calls, and other mediums
• Maintain attendance and personnel files for building community
• Handle confidential information and materials with discretion
• Utilize customer service skills when communicating with school visitors, parents, and other stakeholders
• Schedule meetings as needed for building leaders
• Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum typing speed of 35 WPM
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework in secretarial studies
• Proficiency in and experience using Synergy and Red Rover
• Previous secretarial or office management experience

Schedule

42-week position, 40 hours per week.