Library & Media Center Secretary & Tech Assistant

Cedar Rapids Community School District; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Cedar Rapids Community School District is seeking a capable Library/Media Center secretary to provide secretarial support, assist in circulation of materials, and maintain filing systems. Strong typing and bookkeeping skills are essential, along with computer literacy and a professional demeanor.

The role requires interaction with students and staff, ability to learn new technology, and the capacity to work under pressure while representing the school in a confidential and courteous manner.

Qualifications

• Computer literacy including catalog and circulation databases.
• Enjoy working with children.
• Good communication skills.
• Successful experience in a responsible secretarial position.
• Proficiency in typing, office skills, and bookkeeping.
• Ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to work with staff, students, and the public.
• Represent the school professionally with confidentiality and appropriate dress.
• Knowledge of general office procedures.
• Organize, prioritize, and initiate tasks.
• Willingness to learn new technology through district courses.
• Troubleshoot technology (computers and AV equipment).

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial services for the Library/Media Center.
• Assist in preparation and circulation of materials and equipment.
• Use technology skills for creating book lists, orders, labels, correspondence, and filing.
• Strong clerical skills for typing book lists, orders, labels, correspondence, and filing.
• Coordinate the Library/Media Center when the media specialist is unavailable.
• Supervision and interact with students in the media center and computer lab.
• Assist in maintaining technology equipment.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Skills

Computer literacy

Child interaction

Good communication

Typing

Bookkeeping

Organization

Adaptability

Troubleshooting

Confidentiality

Professional demeanor

Education

GED

High School diploma

Job description

The Cedar Rapids Community School District is seeking a capable Library/Media Center secretary to provide secretarial support, assist in circulation of materials, and maintain filing systems. Strong typing and bookkeeping skills are essential, along with computer literacy and a professional demeanor.

The role requires interaction with students and staff, ability to learn new technology, and the capacity to work under pressure while representing the school in a confidential and courteous manner.