School Secretary Jobs in New York

A School Secretary is an administrative professional who plays a pivotal role in the smooth operation of a school. They provide clerical and administrative support to the school's administration, teachers, students, and parents. Key tasks may include managing student records, scheduling appointments, answering phone calls, processing documents, and handling correspondence. They also ensure that school policies are adhered to and provide information to parents and other stakeholders about school operations and procedures. School Secretaries may also be tasked with monitoring the school's budget, purchasing supplies, and coordinating school events.

Important skills for a School Secretary include strong communication and interpersonal abilities, organizational skills, proficiency in office software, and an understanding of school systems and procedures. They should also have a strong attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information. In terms of qualifications, candidates typically need to have a high school diploma or equivalent, although some positions may require further education or certification in administrative support or a related field. Prior to becoming a School Secretary, a person might have roles such as Administrative Assistant, Receptionist, or Office Clerk to gain necessary administrative experience.

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Full-Time School Secretary, 12-Month Position

  • Henrietta, NY
  • 10 hours ago
  • Henrietta, NY
  • 10 hours ago

Rush-Henrietta CSD Full-Time School Secretary, 12-Month Position in Henrietta , New York Full-Time School Secretary, 12-Month Position JobID: 1088 Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical/ School Secretary...

School Secretary / Office Clerk III

  • Rochester, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent Civil Service title of School Secretary or Office Clerk III or eligible for School Secretary or Office Clerk III....

Assistant Registrar for Enrollment & Student Services Job #: 041774 Location Syracuse, NY Pay Range: $62,000 - $66,500 Hours: Standard University business hours 8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year) 8:00am...

Assistant Registrar for Enrollment & Student Services

  • Syracuse, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Syracuse, NY
  • 6 days ago

Posting Details Job #: 041774 Department Code: 20206-1020 Department: Registrar Job Title: Assistant Registrar for Enrollment & Student Services Location: Syracuse, NY Pay Range: $62,000 - $66,500 Pay...

Assistant Registrar HV-NTP-3425

  • Troy, NY
  • 9 days ago
  • Troy, NY
  • 9 days ago

services departments to adjust the credit course and section schedule to accommodate student/faculty needs and resolve conflicts. d) Prepares reports when required and provides information to college...

Senior School Secretary Bilingual

  • Rochester, NY
  • 10 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 10 days ago

Senior School Secretary Bilingual JobID: 3859 Position Type: Clerical/ Clerical Date Posted: 2/28/2025 Location: Thurgood Marshall Middle School Date Available: 02/28/2025 Closing Date: 03/12/2025 Position...

This is an internal advertisement for current New York City Public Schools employees and/or retirees only. If eligible, retirees must obtain a work nomination and reactivate their NYCPS email...

School Secretary - Middle School

  • Queensbury, NY
  • 18 days ago
  • Queensbury, NY
  • 18 days ago

School Secretary - Middle School Required Application Type School Related Personnel Salary/Pay Scale $16.73 - $17.48, based on experience Job Description School Secretary....

Adult Education Administrative Assistant Intern

  • New York, NY
  • 20 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 20 days ago

Requisition ID: req57238 Job Title: Adult Education Administrative Assistant Intern Sector: Education Employment Category: Intern Employment Type: Part-Time Open to Expatriates: No Location: New...

Elementary Summer School Secretary

  • New Paltz, NY
  • 27 days ago
  • New Paltz, NY
  • 27 days ago

Partnerships between all of the public schools is fostered by school leadership and provides extensive benefits to our communities, students, and taxpayers....

School Administrative Assistant (Front Desk)

  • Cheektowaga, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cheektowaga, NY
  • 30+ days ago

The Arc Erie County School Administrative Assistant (Front Desk) in Cheektowaga , New York Come Achieve with The Arc Erie County!Job Title: Administrative AssistantLocation: Cheektowaga, NYShift:...

Assistant Registrar for Transfer and Evaluation

  • New York, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 30+ days ago

The Assistant Registrar for Transfer and Evaluation facilitates the smooth transfer credit evaluation of new first-year and transfer students and continuing students to LMU. As the Assistant...

School Administrative Assistant (Front Desk)

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 30+ days ago

The Arc Erie County New York has been supporting children and adults with disabilities, and their families in achieving their desired quality of life by creating opportunities through...

School Secretary

  • Mayville, NY
  • 45+ days ago
  • Mayville, NY
  • 45+ days ago

Secretary and Operations Assistant, which occur or which exist in Chautauqua County Departments and Agencies, Towns, Villages, Cities, School Districts, and Board of Cooperative Educational Services...

Continuing Education Administrative Assistant - Part Time

  • Albany, NY
  • 60+ days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 60+ days ago

Unlock your full potential in the innovative and inclusive environment at Bryant & Stratton College. We are a career-focused, private, nonprofit college built differently to serve the needs of...

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Salary for School Secretary Jobs in New York

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

School Secretarys in New York offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.9%
Master's Degree
26.0%
High School or GED
15.5%
Associate's Degree
11.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.8%
Doctorate Degree
4.3%
Some College
2.2%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by School Secretarys in New York
1-2 years
44.2%
Less than 1 year
30.3%
None
13.6%
2-4 years
10.1%
4-6 years
1.9%



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