School Secretary Jobs in Ohio

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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Primary School Administrative Assistant

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 16 hours ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 16 hours ago

Primary School Administrative Assistant Wyoming City Schools Hilltop School - Cincinnati, Ohio This job is also posted in Ohio Education Job Board: Ohio's resource for jobs in education Job...

Summer School Building Administrative Secretary - High School

  • Reynoldsburg, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Reynoldsburg, OH
  • 2 days ago

SUMMER SCHOOL BUILDING ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY - HIGH SCHOOL JUNE 3 - JUNE 26, 2025 Job Goal Under direction, is responsible for performing a variety of clerical, receptionist and secretarial...

High School Secretary

  • Columbus, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 2 days ago

Grandview Heights Local Schools is seeking a dedicated High School Financial Secretary at Grandview Heights High School. The ideal candidate will have previous administrative experience,...

Cassingham Elementary School Secretary (Secretary II)

  • Columbus, OH
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 3 days ago

Location: Cassingham Elementary School Full-time: 8 hours paid with 0.5 hour unpaid lunch Daily Schedule: (7:15am to 3:45pm) Contract Days: 206 days (198 work days and 8 paid holidays) Salary...

Primary School Administrative Assistant

  • Mason, OH
  • 4 days ago
  • Mason, OH
  • 4 days ago

Position Type: Secretarial and Office Personnel/Secretary / Administrative Assistant Date Posted: 4/8/2025 Location: Hilltop School District:   Wyoming City Schools   Attachment(s):...

Elementary Summer School Secretary/Health Aide

  • Lakewood, OH
  • 5 days ago
  • Lakewood, OH
  • 5 days ago

Position Type: Support Staff Date Posted: 4/7/2025 Location: District Closing Date: 04//14/2025   Additional Information: Show/Hide Elementary Summer School Secretary/Health Aide: Lakewood City...

Primary School Administrative Assistant

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 6 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 6 days ago

Position Type: Secretarial and Office Personnel/ Secretary / Administrative Assistant Date Posted: 4/8/2025 Location: Hilltop School District:   Wyoming City Schools    Attachment(s):...

Progressively increasing responsibility within a Registrar's Office or other student services office....

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY | POSITION Adult Education Secretary | LOCATION Temporarily housed at Lesourdsville Campus; Will relocate to newly constructed space at West Chester Campus in January 2026 |...

2025 - 2026 Adult Education Secretary (12 Month)

  • Hamilton, OH
  • 13 days ago
  • Hamilton, OH
  • 13 days ago

Position Type: Secretarial and Office Personnel/ Secretary - 12-Months Date Posted: 4/1/2025 Location: Butler Tech LeSourdsville Campus Date Available: July 2025 Closing Date: Until Filled...

25-26 School Secretary-Eagle Nest

  • Oberlin, OH
  • 15 days ago
  • Oberlin, OH
  • 15 days ago

TITLE: School Building Secretary EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma New Mexico Driver's License Secretarial/Vocational training or acceptable experience Computer and office machine...

Elementary School Administrative Assistant to the Principal

  • Ohio City, OH
  • 45+ days ago
  • Ohio City, OH
  • 45+ days ago

Madeira City Schools will have an opening for the 2025-26 school year for an Elementary School Administrative Assistant to the Principal. This is a full-time 12-month position. Preference will be...

Sub Coordinator and Special Education Administrative Assistant

  • Dayton, OH
  • 23 days ago
  • Dayton, OH
  • 23 days ago

Openings as of 3/22/2025 Sub Coordinator and Special Education Administrative Assistant JobID: 30965 Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical/Administrative Assistant Date Posted: 3/19/2025 Location:...

Sub Coordinator and Special Education Administrative Assistant

  • Dayton, OH
  • 26 days ago
  • Dayton, OH
  • 26 days ago

Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical/ Administrative Assistant Date Posted: 3/19/2025 Location: Oakwood City School District Date Available: 05/26/2025 District:   Oakwood City Schools...

School Secretary

  • Cleveland, OH
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 30+ days ago

operation and displays initiative, creativity, sound judgement and the ability to multitask and complete duties with frequent interruptions Organize and maintain food service and related programs:...

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Salary for School Secretary Jobs in Ohio

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSchoolAdministrators research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

School Secretarys in Ohio 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 Ohio
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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