Secretary - Home and Community Services

At the present time, a vacancy for a Secretary exists within the division of Student Services at the Chester County Intermediate Unit, located at the Educational Service Center in Downingtown, PA. This will support our Home & Community Services Department. At the CCIU, we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit that our employees bring to their work every day, and we know that achieving success together takes a team approach! We strive to hire exceptional, motivated, and passionate individuals that help us achieve our vision of acting as educational leaders who contribute to a better Chester County and beyond. If you are looking for an exciting, challenging opportunity to grow your career, don't wait – apply today to make Team CCIU even stronger tomorrow! Qualifications High School Diploma required; Post-secondary training preferred1-3 years previous secretarial/clerical experience is requiredWorking knowledge of special education processes, procedures, and school district operations preferredDocumented training in e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets, and databasesCurrent child abuse, criminal and FBI clearancesClearance as an MA provider by Commonwealth of PA and federal government (conducted by CCIU upon hire) Duties and Responsibilties Process incoming referrals for servicesWork with a team to set up student and staff informationAdvanced skills in Excel to set up complex spreadsheets, create data formulas, and manage the analysis of dataAdvanced computer skills with setting up and inputting data across different systemsExcellent verbal and written communication skills with internal team and external stakeholdersSound organizational skills to manage multiple responsibilities and projects to meet all timelinesPrepare billing invoices and process received invoices for paymentManage clerical dutiesDaily activities require independent thinking and immediate decision-making Hourly Rate (2026-2027 School Year) Support Hay, Band 10, Nonexempt (eligible for overtime)$22.50 - $29.82, based upon experience Schedule Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 3:30pm (IN PERSON ONLY)260 days per year (12-month position) Support Staff Benefits Excellent medical, prescription, vision and dental coverage at minimal cost to employeeIf medical, prescription, vision and dental coverage is not needed, up to $1,000 in opt-out payments availableLife insurance in amount of 1x annual salary paid by CCIULong-term disability insurance effective 31st day of illness/injuryRetirement through PSERS, PA's Public School Employees Retirement SystemWorker's CompensationNew employees accrue 10 sick days and 2 personal days annuallyTuition reimbursement - 100% of 12 credits per year...and much more! MS Equal Opportunity Employer Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 484-237-5085.