Secretary - Office of School Culture

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District's team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.
In the pursuit of our mission, we are hiring a Secretary. Secretaries serve in many capacities in our schools and buildings. They are responsible for overseeing attendance records, schoolwide communications, substitute teacher staffing, customer service support, and much more. Individuals who are passionate organizers, professional communicators, and helpful team members will thrive in this role. Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum typing speed of 35 WPM
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework in secretarial studies
• Proficiency in and experience using Synergy and Red Rover
• Previous secretarial or office management experience

Sample Job Responsibilities

• Communicate updates, events, and announcements with the entire building community through letters, phone calls, and other mediums
• Maintain attendance and personnel files for building community
• Handle confidential information and materials with discretion
• Utilize customer service skills when communicating with school visitors, parents, and other stakeholders
• Schedule meetings as needed for building leaders
• Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
• Primarily sedentary work involving extended periods of sitting and computer use.
• Occasional walking or standing within an office or school building to retrieve files, assist visitors, or attend meetings.
• Frequent verbal and written communication using phone, email, and in-person interactions.
• Daily use of office technology including computers, printers, and phones.
• May occasionally lift or move materials or packages weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

$20 - $23.45 an hour Qualifications:
• Ability to oversee and direct the work of others.
• Considerable knowledge and ability to work independently with regard to office management practices, including filing systems, database management, department budgeting and finance, ordering and managing equipment/computers, purchase orders, requisitions, and other office management and finance tasks.
• Exceptional ability to write and orally communicate, including writing letters, reports, business letters, charts, and numerical/tabular materials.
• Ability to make administrative decisions and to work independently based on policies and procedures identified by the director.
• Capable of demonstrating diplomacy, discretion, and sound judgment with sensitive information and referrals to other district offices.
• Capable of dealing effectively and diplomatically with district officials, students, parents, and community stakeholders.
• Ability to coordinate scheduling of meetings, presentations, contracted services, budgetary discretionary funds.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including excel for data management, Office365, and other computer-based programming to effectively complete work requirements.
• Comfort and ability in using the student data-base for behavior, attendance, transportation, and other relevant organizational systems.
• Previous secretarial and office management experience is required.
Physical Demands:
• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear.
• Sitting for long periods of time.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Regularly This is a 42 week position. Location: Wainwright
At the Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.
We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job. We still encourage all candidates to apply.
Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. If selected, we will contact you to set up an interview. While we strive to provide prompt feedback, the high volume of applicants may limit our ability to do so. All of our jobs will be posted for at least 10 days (unless otherwise noted), but we will review applications on a rolling basis.
External candidates interested in multiple positions within the same department need only apply to one posting and can indicate other roles of interest in the final question. We will consider your application for various roles based on your qualifications.
Internal candidates should apply using their SSO email address and submit separate applications for each role of interest. Thank you for your interest in joining our mission-driven team. We look forward to meeting you
This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District, additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources).

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