School Secretary
Perform routine administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers.
At a Glance
School Secretary. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 2–3 years. Top skills: Clerical Works, Public Relations, Confidentiality.
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High school or GED
2–3 years
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Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
Median Wage
$46,290/yr
Growth (2024-34)
-1.6%
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (15)
Public Relations
Proofreading
Office Equipment
Punctuation and Capitalization
Inventory Management
First Aid
Newsletters
Mediation
Outcome And Assessment Information Set (OASIS)
Procurement Cards
Financial Accounting
Physical Inventory
Deposit Accounts
Accounting
Front Office
Common Skills (15)
Clerical Works
Confidentiality
Word Processing
Filing
Communication
Computer Literacy
Grammar
Report Writing
Typing
Decision Making
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Tactfulness
Accountability
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