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Archdiocese of St. Louis
Secretary
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A Secretary performs office administrative work and provides administrative assistance to an office staff. Organizes files and assists with record keeping and data base management. Manages office calendars and helps to organize office workflow. Provides administrative support for reports and budgets. Documents office expenses. May handle phone inquiries. May help to arrange travel for office staff.
$39,384 / year median in Missouri
-4% projected decline
Job Description
The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
Job Summary The School Secretary serves as the welcoming face and voice of the school, providing exceptional hospitality and administrative support to students, parents, faculty, staff, visitors, and volunteers. This position is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the school office, maintaining student records, coordinating communications, and assisting the principal and school staff with administrative functions. The School Secretary is expected to conduct all responsibilities with professionalism, discretion, compassion, and a commitment to the mission of Catholic education. Job Responsibilities Reception and Office Support Serve as the primary point of contact for students, parents, visitors, and callers. Answer and direct telephone calls, greet visitors, and respond to general inquiries. Provide administrative support to the principal, faculty, and school staff. Assist with student attendance, arrivals, departures, and visitor check-in procedures. Administrative Responsibilities Maintain student records and other school files in accordance with Archdiocesan policies. Assist with student enrollment, registration, and recordkeeping. Coordinate school calendars, meetings, and office communications. Prepare and distribute correspondence, forms, newsletters, and other school materials. Perform general office duties including data entry, filing, copying, scanning, mailing, and ordering office supplies. Support school events and other administrative projects as assigned. Job Requirements Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent required. Previous administrative, office, or customer service experience required. Experience in a school or Catholic education setting preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail. Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding students, families, staff, and school business. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience with student information systems or school management software is preferred. Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education. The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status. Pre-Employment Screening All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.
Job Summary The School Secretary serves as the welcoming face and voice of the school, providing exceptional hospitality and administrative support to students, parents, faculty, staff, visitors, and volunteers. This position is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the school office, maintaining student records, coordinating communications, and assisting the principal and school staff with administrative functions. The School Secretary is expected to conduct all responsibilities with professionalism, discretion, compassion, and a commitment to the mission of Catholic education. Job Responsibilities Reception and Office Support Serve as the primary point of contact for students, parents, visitors, and callers. Answer and direct telephone calls, greet visitors, and respond to general inquiries. Provide administrative support to the principal, faculty, and school staff. Assist with student attendance, arrivals, departures, and visitor check-in procedures. Administrative Responsibilities Maintain student records and other school files in accordance with Archdiocesan policies. Assist with student enrollment, registration, and recordkeeping. Coordinate school calendars, meetings, and office communications. Prepare and distribute correspondence, forms, newsletters, and other school materials. Perform general office duties including data entry, filing, copying, scanning, mailing, and ordering office supplies. Support school events and other administrative projects as assigned. Job Requirements Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent required. Previous administrative, office, or customer service experience required. Experience in a school or Catholic education setting preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail. Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding students, families, staff, and school business. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience with student information systems or school management software is preferred. Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education. The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status. Pre-Employment Screening All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.