Middle School Secretary — Streamline Ops & Student Success

DeKalb County School District; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County School District’s Sequoyah Middle School seeks a Secretary for a 10‑month term to provide administrative support and promote high academic expectations. You will manage records, respond to inquiries, and support staff with clerical duties in a collaborative, professional environment.

The role requires excellent written and verbal communication, and a commitment to customer service and efficient office operations.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma with 3–6 years of related experience or an associate degree with 1–4 years of related experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members.

Responsibilities

• Maintain student records, including enrollment, withdrawal, and transcript documentation.
• Provide customer service by responding to requests and inquiries from students, faculty, staff, parents, and visitors; answer phones and greet guests.
• Assist with procurement of supplies and equipment.
• Support administrative staff in managing daily office operations such as scheduling meetings/minutes and organizing spaces.
• Coordinate disciplinary documentation, attendance records, and field trip arrangements; ensure submission requirements are met.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and organizational policies.
• Collaborate across departments to support objectives.
• Monitor industry trends and suggest improvements.
• Participate in projects to develop new tools or processes to improve efficiency.
• Coordinate assigned project tasks to meet objectives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Clerical duties

Records management

Education

High school diploma / Associate degree

Job description

DeKalb County School District’s Sequoyah Middle School seeks a Secretary for a 10‑month term to provide administrative support and promote high academic expectations. You will manage records, respond to inquiries, and support staff with clerical duties in a collaborative, professional environment.

The role requires excellent written and verbal communication, and a commitment to customer service and efficient office operations.