Principal’s Executive Assistant

Howard County Public School System; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) seeks a Principal’s Secretary for Elementary/Middle schools to ensure the operational efficiency of the main office and act as a confidential assistant to the Principal, Assistant Principal, and management staff.

The role serves as the first point of contact for the school, maintaining a welcoming environment and safeguarding sensitive information. It also oversees financial activities including payroll and bookkeeping.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; U.S. high school diploma or above.
• Three years of general administrative support; clerical experience.
• Associate degree or 60 credit hours substitution for up to two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintains Principals calendars, schedules appointments and meetings.
• Plans and coordinates school activities and communications.
• Functions as the primary contact for students, parents, and staff.
• Resolves administrative inquiries to maintain a positive school environment.
• Answers telephone communications and voicemail messages.
• Leads the daily operations of the office staff by providing training and technical guidance.
• Ensures compliance with district procedures and assists leadership with staff evaluations.
• Performs general secretarial tasks and drafts official school correspondence.

Skills

Office administration

Calendar management

Communication skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree or 60 credit hours substitution

Tools

Workday

Frontline/Aesop

Student Information Systems

Job description

Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) seeks a Principal’s Secretary for Elementary/Middle schools to ensure the operational efficiency of the main office and act as a confidential assistant to the Principal, Assistant Principal, and management staff.

The role serves as the first point of contact for the school, maintaining a welcoming environment and safeguarding sensitive information. It also oversees financial activities including payroll and bookkeeping.