Office Secretary

Michigan Association of School Boards; Michigan; On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Caro Community Schools in Caro, MI, is seeking an Office Secretary for a 10-month position with an immediate start. The role runs 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and requires secretarial experience, strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Google Docs), and excellent communication and organizational abilities.

The successful candidate will take a timed secretarial test covering typing, proofreading, Word, Excel, and Math, with the MESPA contract guiding pay.

Qualifications

• Two years of secretarial experience and/or secretarial courses preferred.
• Training directly related to school secretaries.
• Must have a working knowledge of computers along with applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Google documents.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, planning, and organizational skills.
• Must be able to accept and carry out varied assignments on own initiative with consistent, systematic approach to the completion of all tasks assigned.
• Must be able to multi-task and handle stressful situations.
• Applicants will be required to take a secretarial test in timed typing, proofreading, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Math. The test may take up to 1 ½ hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform general office secretarial duties and support staff in a 10-month position.
• Assist with scheduling, correspondence, and records management.
• Coordinate tasks with school staff and ensure timely completion of assignments.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Google Docs

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Secretarial training

Two years secretarial experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Google Docs

Job description

Deadline: November 10, 2026
District/Organization: Caro Community Schools – Caro, MI
Position/Type: Other, full time

NOTICE OF VACANCY

DATE POSTED: October 30, 2026

POSITION

Office Secretary (10 Month Position)

START DATE

Immediately

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Rate of pay: Per MESPA Contract to be negotiated
• 2. Hours to be worked: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
• 3. Two years of secretarial experience and/or secretarial courses preferred.
• 4. Training directly related to school secretaries.
• 5. Must have a working knowledge of computers along with applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Google documents.
• 6. Must have excellent communication, problem solving, planning, and organizational skills.
• 7. Must be able to accept and carry out varied assignments on own initiative with consistent, systematic approach to the completion of all tasks assigned.
• 8. Must be able to multi-task and handle stressful situations.
• 9. Applicants will be required to take a secretarial test in timed typing, proofreading, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Math. The test may take up to 1 ½ hours.

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES

• 1. Ability to assume responsibility for supervising students.
• 2. Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community.