Guidance Office Secretary - Middle School

MacArthur Middle; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

MacArthur Middle in Fort Meade, MD seeks a Secretary for the Counseling Middle School to support the guidance office with clerical tasks and confidentiality. You will screen visitors, register students, maintain folders, schedule conferences, and assist counselors and teachers while handling sensitive information.

The role requires a high school diploma and several years of clerical experience, with preference for school operations exposure.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.
• Three (3) years progressively responsible general clerical office experience required.
• One (1) year experience with school operations at the School Secretary I level that included detailed record keeping/record management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives and screens students, parents and/or visitors to the guidance office; handles routine matters accordingly.
• Registers new students and collects necessary information.
• Prepares student folders and maintains records; enters data in student records system.
• Schedules counselor calendars and conferences; notifies teachers and other parties.
• Maintains confidential files and handles information with discretion.
• Answers and directs telephone calls, mail, and correspondence.
• Provides general information about services and procedures of the guidance office.

Skills

Secretarial duties

Clerical skills

Data entry

Confidential handling

Scheduling

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Student records management system

Job description

MacArthur Middle in Fort Meade, MD seeks a Secretary for the Counseling Middle School to support the guidance office with clerical tasks and confidentiality. You will screen visitors, register students, maintain folders, schedule conferences, and assist counselors and teachers while handling sensitive information.

The role requires a high school diploma and several years of clerical experience, with preference for school operations exposure.