Building Secretary

We are DeKalb County Central United School District, committed to preparing students for the world of tomorrow. Our mission is to develop students as critical thinkers, communicators, and collaborators who can adapt and persevere with empathy and integrity in an ever-changing world.

Job Description

Under supervision, you will perform a variety of clerical and secretarial duties to organize, coordinate, and schedule school office activities; assist the Administrator(s) of the school in routine administrative tasks; assist school personnel, parents, and students as needed, and handle other duties such as:

• Organizing, coordinating and scheduling a variety of office activities to assist the Administrator(s) with administrative tasks; prepare and accurately maintain a variety of reports, records, and files relating to students, staff, budgets, operations, and activities.
• Training and providing work direction to personnel and student workers as assigned; monitoring workflow and adjusting duties to complete assignments in a timely manner as assigned.
• Providing information concerning school policies, procedures, actions, activities, and schedules as appropriate; maintaining school calendar and serving as a coordinator of events.
• Collecting, compiling, organizing and recording a variety of data related to attendance, enrollment, personnel, payroll, equipment inventory, and student activities; preparing and maintaining related records, files and logs.
• Collecting and accounting for money collected in conjunction with school activities; securing money and processing according to established procedures.
• Completing purchasing, receiving, invoicing, payroll, or ECA processes and procedures as required.
• Administering first aid to ill and injured students; contacting the nurse, parents, or public safety agencies as appropriate.
• Registering, releasing, or transferring students; completing enrollment information.
• Operating a variety of business equipment including computers, calculators, copiers, typewriters, and other school office machines.
• Requisitioning, receiving, storing and distributing supplies and office materials; maintaining materials and equipment inventory as assigned.
• Providing clerical assistance to faculty and staff as needed.
• Greeting substitute teachers and support staff; providing directions, keys, and instructional materials.
• Performing other duties as assigned. Maintaining regular attendance.

Requirements

• You have worked hard to earn a H.S. Diploma or equivalency.
• You have the ability to perform a wide variety of clerical and secretarial duties to coordinate school office activities and assist the Administrator(s) in a variety of administrative tasks.
• You can add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
• You can work independently with little direction and complete work with many interruptions.
• You have the ability to operate a variety of office machines including computers, calculators, typewriters, and copiers.
• You are able to administer first aid to ill or injured students.
• You can work confidentially with discretion.
• You can establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Why Work with Us

• We value a positive culture and environment and work hard to provide a safe, engaging place for students and staff based on trust, respect, and responsibility.
• We offer Group Medical Insurance, including an annual routine vision exam.
• Dental Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance offerings
• Life Insurance
• Retirement options
• Onsite Wellness Clinic
• Discounted YMCA membership
• Free entry to athletic and performing arts events
• A fun, team focused environment where you are making a difference each day for children

We seek to develop and nurture our diversity and maintain an inclusive community that recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect. We are an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.