Receptionist / Attendance Secretary

Applitrack; Lake Crystal (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

PERA retirement

Job summary

Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial Secondary School in Lake Crystal, MN is seeking a welcoming, organized Receptionist / Attendance Secretary to be the first contact for students, parents, staff and community members. This role sets a positive and professional tone for the school environment.

The successful candidate will manage daily attendance records, answer calls and messages, greet visitors, assist administration, and protect confidentiality of student information under FERPA while delivering

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with a commitment to positive customer service.
• Proficient with general office equipment, multi-line phone systems, and basic computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary ambassador for LCWM Secondary School; ensure a friendly, helpful experience for visitors and callers.
• Welcome visitors, manage building check-in/security procedures, and direct guests appropriately.
• Answer calls, take messages, and route inquiries to the right personnel.
• Maintain a calm, welcoming main office environment.
• Accurately track, record, and verify daily student attendance, absences, tardies, and early dismissals per state guidelines.
• Monitor attendance trends and assist administration with truancy and attendance reporting.
• Communicate with parents/guardians regarding unexcused absences and attendance notifications.
• Issue pass slips for student arrivals, departures, and appointments.
• Prioritize and manage multiple daily tasks; assist administration, counselors, and staff with routine tasks.
• Support school communications, newsletters, and event materials; maintain FERPA confidentiality.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Customer service

Organization

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Infinite Campus

Google Workspace

Gemini AI tools

Canva

Job description

• Date Posted: 9/25/2026
• Location: Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial Secondary School

School District: Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial (LCWM) Schools

Building: LCWM Secondary School (Grades 6–12)

Position Type: Secretarial / Administrative Support

Category: High School / Middle School Office

FTE: 1.0 (Full-Time, 10-Month Position / Student Contact Days + Setup/Wrap-up Days)

Posting Date: September 25, 2026

Position Summary

Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial Secondary School is seeking a welcoming, organized, and proactive individual to serve as ourReceptionist / Attendance Secretary. As the first point of contact for students, parents, staff, and community members, this position plays a critical role in setting a positive, supportive tone for our school environment.

The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic setting, possesses strong technical skills, excels at managing competing priorities, and takes pride in delivering exceptional service with a warm, professional demeanor.

1. Front Office & Customer Service

• Serve as the primary ambassador for LCWM Secondary School, ensuring everyone who arrives in person or calls the school receives a friendly, positive, and helpful experience.
• Welcome visitors, manage building check-in/security procedures, and direct guests appropriately.
• Answer incoming calls, answer questions, take messages, and route inquiries to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain a calm, welcoming, and organized main office environment.
• Accurately track, record, and verify daily student attendance, absences, tardies, and early dismissals in accordance with state guidelines and school policies.
• Monitor attendance trends and assist administration in tracking truancy or chronic absenteeism.
• Direct communication with parents/guardians regarding unexcused absences and attendance notifications.
• Issue pass slips for student arrivals, departures, and appointments.

3. Administrative & Operational Support

• Prioritize and manage multiple incoming tasks daily, ensuring all duties are followed through to accurate completion.
• Assist school administration, guidance counselors, and teaching staff with routine office tasks, mail distribution, and document preparation.
• Support school communications, newsletter design, and event promotional materials.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student records, family communications, and school matters in accordance with FERPA laws.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment and independently drive tasks through to completion.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven commitment to delivering positive, solution-oriented customer service.
• Proficient with general office equipment, multi-line phone systems, and basic computer applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a K-12 school office environment.
• Direct experience withInfinite Campus student information system.
• High proficiency inGoogle Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, Calendar) and familiarity with leveragingGemini (AI tools) to streamline workflows and administrative communication.
• Experience creating engaging visual content usingCanva for announcements, forms, and social media/newsletters.

Salary & Benefits

• Compensation: Hourly wage per the LCWM Education Support Professionals Collective Bargaining Agreement (commensurate with experience).
• Benefits: Benefit package including medical, dental, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), and participation in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA).

LCWM complies with state and federal fair employment regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age.