OFFICE SECRETARY

Immediate need for an Office Secretary at our Gibbins secondary campus in Arlington.

OFFICE SECRETARY

Newman International Academy - Raising Warriors of Wisdom, Stature & Favor. Join the Family!

Vision

Newman International Academy is dedicated to raising a generation/generations of well-rounded individuals who will realize their worth and purpose, find their interest and gifting, develop their skills, reach their highest potential, and meet the demands of this nation and world by receiving personalized educational experiences in a disciplined, nurturing and character-building environment facilitated through partnership between faculty, students, parents and community.

Mission

The mission of Newman International Academy is to train and educate future generations of young men and women with wisdom, stature and favor; to give students opportunities to become whole individuals ready to serve the world by helping them reach their highest potential, and to provide in partnership with parents and community a well-rounded education within the context of American heritage.

Motto

Building the whole person for the whole world by raising warriors of wisdom, stature and favor.

Primary Purpose:

Support supervisor with administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills
• Knowledge of telephone protocol; computer skills
• Professional verbal and written communication skill

Experience:

• Experience with Microsoft Office required (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Clerical/ administrative assistant/ secretarial experience preferred.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Be a role model; uphold school vision of nurture, character, discipline, and academic excellence.
• Maintain professional communication. Answer telephones and transfer to appropriate staff. Greet and check in visitors.
• Update and maintain records (attendance, PEIMS, student records, food service, financial records, etc.) as assigned. Use Microsoft office and other software as needed.
• Maintain hard copy and electronic filing system per federal, state, and district policies.
• Distribute mail as assigned. Prepare POs as assigned.
• Set up and coordinate meetings and supervisor’s schedule as assigned.
• Provide office orientation for new employees. Support staff in assigned project-based work.
• Compose correspondence and complete reports as assigned.
• Communicate with parents, students, faculty, staff, and community members per supervisor’s instructions.
• Follow federal, state, and district policies and maintain confidentiality.
• May sub in classroom as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None