About the Role
Under direct supervision, the Building Secretary provides clerical and receptionist support to ensure the efficient operation of the school's administrative functions. This role is crucial for maintaining smooth school operations and supporting staff, parents, and visitors.
Responsibilities
- Reception and Phones: Receive and route incoming calls to the appropriate recipient; take accurate messages and deliver them to the appropriate staff
- Place outgoing calls to parents related to student attendance, discipline, and general school announcements as required
- Greet and guide visitors to the school
- Manage visitor log; issue visitor passes; announce visitors to the appropriate staff
- Aid public, parents, staff, and students as needed
- Clerical: Create, organize, and manage digital files, including reports, staff rosters, and mailing lists
- Organize and maintain physical files as needed
- Draft mailings and labels for postal delivery
- Assist with the compilation of mailing materials for post, including printing, preparing envelopes, and postage
- Sort and disperse mail, messages, and other documents to the appropriate staff
- Render clerical assistance when necessary
- Ensure confidentiality at all times
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Background (fingerprint) clearance
- Maintain control in stressful situations
- Manage time effectively with frequent interruptions
- Work effectively with parents, teachers, support staff, and administrators from a diverse community
Skills
- Exceptional keyboarding skills
- Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions appropriately and effectively
- Ability to operate a multi-line phone system
- Ability to operate other business machines, including copier, scanner, fax, shredder, and postage machines
Location
- Buffalo, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associate's degree preferred
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $35,000.00 - $35,000.01
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits
About the Company
- Facilitates smooth administrative operations to support the educational mission of the school
- Enhances communication and organization within the school
- Provides essential support to staff, parents, and visitors, contributing to a positive school environment
