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.
Administrative Secretary III•Point Option
Newport News Public Schools
POINT OPTION
•ADMIN•Newport News, Virginia This job is also posted in Newport News Public Schools
Job Details
Job ID:
5908765
Application Deadline:
Sep 04, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Job Summary
Position is responsible for providing direct clerical support to the high school principal in the school office and serves as the office manager. Essential Duties
Serves as secretary for the school principal. Drafts memos and letters; proofreads all outgoing correspondence. Compiles information from various sources for records and reports. Acts as receptionist, receiving visitors, parents, teachers and students. Confers with students, parents, salesmen, and others, answering inquiries and disseminating information, personally and over the phone. Maintains files and records. Coordinates office responsibilities. Performs other duties as requested. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)
Completion of high school and or any equivalent combination of experience and training including or supplemented by a course in typing. Thorough knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, and equipment. Knowledge of business English, grammar and math. Must possess excellent typing skills and be proficient with Microsoft Office. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public. Must possess excellent public relations and telephone skills. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to understand the need for extreme confidentiality regarding school issues. Must be able to perform and complete multiple tasks during any given day. To view the full job description, visit https://www.nnschools.org/hr/jobs/descriptions/Admin_Secretary_III.pdf
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