Counselor Secretary

Primary Purpose:

Under moderate supervision provide routine clerical support for the efficient operation of the school counseling office and professional staff. Maintain current and accurate confidential student records.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED

Special Skills:

• Knowledge of general office procedures
• Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
• Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets and databases, and do word processing
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to perform a variety of tasks often changing assignment on short notice with some direction
• Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities:

• Provide general clerical support including word processing, data entry, filing, and file maintenance.
• Assist with the registration of new students, including requesting and sending student records, entering student data, and ensure completeness of records.
• Assist counselor with scheduling of meetings and appointments.
• Maintains confidentiality.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.