Future Secretary

TBA; Newark (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Future Secretary at Worcester County Public Schools in Newark, Maryland seeks an organized administrative professional to support the supervisor with secretarial duties, data entry, and document preparation. The role requires strong Microsoft Office skills, meticulous proofreading, and the ability to manage calendars, schedules, and confidential information with discretion.

Open until filled with a starting date to be determined.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and staff, and to work as a team player.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Publisher, Excel, Outlook Calendar, and PowerPoint).
• Proficiency in proofreading and editing confidential documents is a must.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks, especially during peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepares correspondence, memos, reports, and charts from copy or rough draft.
• Maintains calendar and schedule for immediate supervisor.
• Maintains files, answers and screens telephone calls, takes messages, and opens and distributes mail.
• Answers routine inquiries and prepares standard responses to correspondence.
• Performs miscellaneous clerical duties such as maintaining office files and records, collecting and recording data, and distributing information.
• Maintains inventories, orders materials, and prepares purchase orders as requested.
• Accepts packages and supplies.
• Completes routine record keeping such as attendance records, updating student files, preparing class lists, and distributing report cards.
• Collects, enters, and retrieves data on the student and administrative information systems.
• Assists in document preparation and distribution.
• Prepares and distributes appropriate forms, correspondence, documents, and reports.
• Maintains sensitive and personally identifiable information in a mature and professional manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Communication

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Future Secretary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5682176
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Apr 30, 2026 4: 00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

POSITION: Secretary

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Performs a variety of secretarial duties such as preparing correspondence, memos, reports, and charts from copy or rough draft.
• Maintains calendar and schedule for immediate supervisor.
• Maintains files, answers and screens telephone calls, takes messages, and opens and distributes mail.
• Answers routine inquiries and prepares standard responses to correspondence.
• Performs miscellaneous clerical duties such as maintaining office files and records, collecting and recording data, and distributing information.
• Maintains inventories, orders materials, and prepares purchase orders as requested.
• Accepts packages and supplies.
• Completes routine record keeping such as: maintaining attendance records, updating student files, preparing class lists, and distributing report cards.
• Collects, enters, and retrieves data on the student and administrative information systems.
• Assists in document preparation and distribution.
• Prepares and distributes appropriate forms, correspondence, documents, and reports.
• Maintains sensitive and personally identifiable information in a mature and professional manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, staff and the ability to work as a team player.
• Demonstrates proficiency in computer and word processing skills, especially Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Publisher, Excel, Outlook Calendar, and PowerPoint).
• Proficiency in proofreading and editing confidential documents is a must.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks, especially during peak periods.

SALARY:

Salary is based on direct secretarial/clerical experience.

This position will be opened until filled.

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all applicants, re-advertise and / or withdraw the position.

The Worcester County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Supervisor of Human Resources, Worcester County Board of Education, 6270 Worcester Highway, Newark, MD 21841, 410-632-5000.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required