Murdock High School Secretary

Murdock High School; Winchendon (MA); Vor Ort; USD 33.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Murdock High School Secretary supports the Principal and leadership team with high-level clerical duties and confidential communications in a busy high school office.

The role serves as the first point of contact for students, families, staff, and the public, requiring strong organization, professionalism, and independent initiative within a collaborative team setting.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years of successful administrative, secretarial, or office experience preferred.
• Experience in a school or educational environment preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provide administrative and clerical support to the Principal, Assistant Principal(s), and other members of the school leadership team.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for the main office, welcoming students, families, staff, visitors, and the public in a professional manner.
• Answer and route telephone calls, respond to routine questions, take messages, and direct individuals to the appropriate staff member or department.
• Maintain the Principal’s calendar; schedule appointments, conferences, meetings, and school activities as directed.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, notices, agendas, forms, mailings, and school communications as requested.
• Maintain organized filing systems and confidential records with accurate retention and retrieval.
• Maintain and update student information and records in the district’s student information system.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Customer service

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

2+ years of administrative/office experience

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Murdock High School Secretary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5946865

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 2, 2026

Job Description

Posted: October 1, 2026

Closing: Until Filled

Position Opening

Murdock High School Secretary

Anticipated Start Date: November 2026

Position Summary

The Murdock High School Secretary serves as a key member of the school’s administrative team and is responsible for providing high-level clerical and administrative support to the Principal and school leadership team. The position also serves as a primary point of contact for students, families, staff, visitors, and members of the public.

The successful candidate must be organized, dependable, professional, and able to manage multiple priorities in a busy high school office while maintaining a high level of confidentiality. This position requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, initiative, and the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative office environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to the Principal, Assistant Principal(s), and other members of the school leadership team.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for the main office, welcoming students, families, staff, visitors, and members of the public in a professional, courteous, and helpful manner.
• Answer and route telephone calls, respond to routine questions and inquiries, take messages, and direct individuals to the appropriate staff member or department.
• Maintain the Principal’s calendar; schedule appointments, conferences, meetings, and other school activities as directed.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, notices, agendas, forms, mailings, school communications, and other documents as requested.
• Maintain organized electronic and paper filing systems, including confidential records, and ensure the accurate retention and retrieval of information.
• Maintain and update student information and records in the district’s student information system, including enrollment, demographic information, attendance, and other required data, as needed.
• Assist with new student registration, transfers, withdrawals, student records, and cumulative files, as needed.
• Maintain and process student attendance information, including daily attendance records and related communication with families, as assigned.
• Prepare and maintain student work permits and other student documentation as required.
• Assist with staff attendance, timekeeping, payroll documentation, and related records; coordinate daily substitute coverage by reviewing reported absences, securing available substitutes, communicating coverage assignments, and notifying administrators of unresolved staffing needs; ensure attendance and payroll information is accurate and submitted within required timelines.
• Prepare, process, and track approved requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, and other purchasing documentation in coordination with the District Business Office and in accordance with district purchasing procedures.
• Maintain appropriate records related to school budgets, purchases, invoices, and expenditures as assigned.
• Process school receipts, deposits, or other financial documentation as assigned and in accordance with district procedures and internal controls.
• Submit and track facilities work orders and communicate building needs to the appropriate district personnel.
• Assist with preparation and distribution of school-wide communications, forms, bulletins, notices, and mailings to students, families, and staff.
• Coordinate and assist with administrative details for meetings, school events, professional development activities, open houses, and other school functions.
• Maintain staff directories, office information, calendars, contact lists, and other school records as needed.
• Communicate and coordinate information with Central Office, other district schools and departments, outside agencies, families, and community partners as appropriate.
• Provide clerical and administrative support to other members of the school office team as needed to ensure efficient daily operations.
• Interact appropriately with students and assist them with routine school-related needs and questions.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding student, employee, family, financial, and other sensitive information.
• Exercise sound judgment when responding to questions or concerns and refer matters requiring administrative attention to the appropriate administrator.
• Operate computers, copiers, scanners, telephones, and other standard office equipment.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or administration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years of successful administrative, secretarial, or office experience preferred.
• Previous experience working in a school or other educational environment preferred.
• Strong organizational, administrative support, and office management skills.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and other office-based technology.
• Experience with, or ability to learn, student information systems, financial/purchasing systems, timekeeping systems, and other district software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare accurate correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, records, and other documents.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and professional relationships with students, families, staff, administrators, and members of the public.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, establish priorities, meet deadlines, and remain organized in a busy office environment.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, follow established procedures, and carry assignments through to completion.
• Ability to remain calm, courteous, and professional when handling interruptions, competing demands, and challenging situations.
• Dependability, good judgment, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to customer service are essential.

Terms of Employment

This is a full-year position within the Winchendon Secretaries’ Association. Salary, benefits, hours, and other conditions of employment will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated by the Principal and/or designee in accordance with district procedures and the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Salary: $24.21 - $28.98 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Winchendon Public Schools offers all programs, activities and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kristie Barry-Ayres , Interim Principal
• Murdock High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]