High School Secretary

$29,744

Rensselaer, INPosted Sep 24, 2026

Against the United States typical range

Job description

Pay Rate: $14.30 / hour Schedule: 189 Days (Includes working 2 days before the school year starts, 5 days after the school year ends, and 2 paid holidays: Labor Day & Good Friday) Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance eligible Position Overview We are seeking an organized, tech-savvy, and welcoming High School Secretary to join our administrative team.

As the first point of contact for our school, you will play a vital role in creating a safe, positive, and friendly environment for our students, families, staff, and visitors. If you are a master multi-tasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment and cares deeply about student safety and customer service, we would love to meet you!

Key Responsibilities

Warmly greet students, parents, and visitors, directing them appropriately. Serve as a primary line of school security by strictly enforcing visitor check-in procedures, verifying IDs, and ensuring all guests are authorized to enter the building. Answer multi-line phones, address inquiries promptly, and route calls or messages to the appropriate personnel.

Office Operations & Organization: Maintain efficient, above-average organizational systems for school records, correspondence, and daily office tasks. Multi-task effectively while managing continuous daily interruptions in a bustling school office. Assist administrators, teachers, and staff with general office operations as needed.

Technology & Design: Produce and format administrative documents, letters, spreadsheets, and reports using Microsoft Word and Excel . Create engaging graphics, flyers, and school communications using Canva .

Qualifications

& Skills Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, along with practical experience using Canva for graphic design or announcements. Customer Service & Communication: Exceptionally personable, approachable, and professional demeaned with a student-first attitude. Organization: Exceptional organizational skills and high attention to detail.

Multi-tasking: Proven ability to manage competing priorities calmly and efficiently. Safety Awareness: Strong commitment to building security and enforcing visitor protocol.

Education

& Background: High School Diploma or equivalent required; prior front office or school-setting experience is a plus.

Benefits

Offered Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Life Insurance Paid Holidays (Labor Day & Good Friday)

Description copied from Rensselaer Central Schools Corporation's careers page. Read the full posting before you apply.

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