Executive Secretary to the Principal – School Office

Howard County Public School System; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Howard County Public School System is seeking a Principal’s Secretary (Elementary/Middle) to ensure the efficiency of the school’s main office and serve as a confidential assistant to the Principal, Assistant Principal, and staff.

Responsibilities include calendar management, communications coordination, and frontline student/parent interaction, with oversight of financial activities and student records, while maintaining discretion with confidential information.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; foreign credentials evaluated as U.S. high school diploma or above.
• Minimum of 3 years general administrative support; some accounting/bookkeeping experience.
• Associate degree or 60 credit hours substituted for up to two years of required experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintains Principal’s calendars and schedules appointments and meetings.
• Plans and coordinates school activities and communications.
• Acts as primary contact for students, parents, and staff.
• Resolves inquiries to maintain a positive school environment.
• Oversees payroll and banking transactions; maintains school-based bookkeeping records.

Skills

Administrative support

Payroll

Bookkeeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree or 60 credit hours substituted

Tools

Workday

Frontline/Aesop

Student Information System (SIS)

Job description

The Howard County Public School System is seeking a Principal’s Secretary (Elementary/Middle) to ensure the efficiency of the school’s main office and serve as a confidential assistant to the Principal, Assistant Principal, and staff.

Responsibilities include calendar management, communications coordination, and frontline student/parent interaction, with oversight of financial activities and student records, while maintaining discretion with confidential information.