Executive Secretary- Teaching & Learning

NEWPORT NEWS PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Public Schools in Newport News, Virginia seeks an Executive Secretary to provide high-level administrative support to the Executive Director/Director. The role requires handling minutes, budgets, travel, and confidential communications with strong organizational skills.

The position emphasizes accuracy, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines and complex calendars in a dynamic educational setting. Immediate start and full-time employment are offered.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school and preferably business school training or two years of college.
• Must possess knowledge of executive level support service management.
• Must have excellent typing and strong editing skills.
• Proficient in filing and documentation management; strong grammar and punctuation.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative and secretarial support to the Executive Director/Director.
• Prepares minutes, notices, manuals, agendas and correspondence with supporting documentation.
• Researches, summarizes and analyzes information for reports and special projects.
• Maintains and tracks budgets; monitors expenditures and prepares reports.
• Acts as liaison to employees, customers, and outside agencies; handles inquiries and complaints.
• Manages calendars and coordinates meetings and travel arrangements.

Skills

Typing

Editing

Organization

Communication

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Education

High school diploma

Business school training

Two years of college

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Executive Secretary- Teaching & Learning

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Job Details

Job ID: 5953090
Application Deadline: Oct 14, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Summary

Position is responsible for providing administrative and secretarial support to the Executive Director/Director

Essential Duties

1. Performs a variety of administrative and/or secretarial support activities for supervisor and assigned staff such as composing replies to correspondence on own initiative, responding to inquiries from a variety of sources, summarizing reports and information to facilitate review by superior and investigating, evaluating and resolving problems within scope of position.

2. Prepares or directs preparation of minutes, notices, manuals, agendas and correspondence with all supporting documentation, requiring application of a specialized knowledge of the assigned function.

3. Researches, summarizes and analyzes information; and compiles data to prepare special and recurring reports containing specialized or sensitive information following general direction or supervisor or assigned staff; selects relevant information from a variety of sources.

4. Maintains and tracks budgets for department; monitors expenditures and performs simple analysis on accounts; prepares both special and recurring reports for supervisor or assigned staff.

5. Serves as liaison to employees, customers, outside agencies and the public concerning departmental information or complaints.

6. Opens and reviews all incoming mail; answers inquiries and composes correspondence on own initiative on general matters in accordance with established guidelines and forwards other items to supervisor or appropriate staff.

7. Screens phone calls and visitors, directing to appropriate staff or department when necessary; provides information requiring comprehensive knowledge and may interpret department work procedure and operations.

8. Plans and arranges conferences or meetings under general instructions from supervisor or assigned staff; communicates arrangements to appropriate individuals.

9. Prepares correspondence, reports or other documents from rough draft, notes, or tapes; corrects grammar, spelling and punctuation errors; edits wording without changing intended message.

10. Maintains calendar(s) for assigned staff, regularly prioritizing and arranging meetings, conferences and appointments; arranges necessary travel reservations and itineraries; anticipates and prepares background materials needed.

11. Performs other such duties as may be required.

12. Models non-discriminatory practices in activities.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)

Completion of high school and preferably business school training or completion of two years of college, or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Must possess knowledge of executive level support service management and be able to work under minimal supervision. Must have ability to exercise professional decorum. Must possess excellent typing and strong editing skills, including punctuation, grammar, and spelling. Must possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle details accurately. Ability to work effectively and maintain composure under pressure of short deadlines. Ability to complete routine memos and letters from general instructions. Proficient in filing and documentation management, electronic and paper-based. Ability to take accurate detailed notes while in meetings and transcribe to electronic formats. Proficient keyboarding and computer skills with Internet browsers, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point programs. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

To view the full job description, visit

https://sbo.nn.k12.va.us/hr/jobs/descriptions/ExecutiveSecretary.pdf

For further information regarding the position's compensation, please visit this link: NNPS COMPENSATION .

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $48,212 Salary Scale, Grade 27

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Clerical

Support Staff > Secretary

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 12507 Warwick Blvd
• Newport News, Virginia 23606
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]