Retiree Substitute Secretary

Lansing School District; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Lansing School District is seeking a Retiree Substitute Secretary in Lansing, MI. The role oversees attendance records, schoolwide communications, substitute staffing, and customer service, with duties expanding as needed to support the district’s mission.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and strong organizational, communication, and typing skills. The position pays $14 per hour and is a substitute role open to retirees seeking flexible, part-time local work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with secretarial, business or commercial courses.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and filing systems.
• Strong command of English spelling, punctuation, and business letter composition.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic.
• Diplomacy, discretion, and judgment in information sharing.
• Typing speed of 35 WPM; pass secretarial skills test.

Responsibilities

• Communicate updates, events, and announcements with the building community.
• Maintain attendance and personnel files for the building.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.
• Use customer service skills when communicating with visitors, parents, stakeholders.
• Schedule meetings for building leaders.
• Support Lansing School District mission in various duties.

Skills

High school diploma

Office practices

English usage

Basic arithmetic

Diplomacy and discretion

Typing 35 WPM

Secretarial experience

Phone etiquette

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with secretarial/business courses

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.

In the pursuit of our mission, we are hiring a Retiree Substitute Secretary. Secretaries serve in many capacities in our schools and buildings. They are responsible for overseeing attendance records, schoolwide communications, substitute teacher staffing, customer service support, and much more. Individuals who are passionate organizers, professional communicators, and helpful team members will thrive in this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent that includes, or has been supplemented by, secretarial, business or commercial courses.
• Considerable knowledge of modern office practices, filing systems, equipment/computers, and procedures.
• Knowledge of correct English usage, punctuation, and spelling; organization, punctuation, and composition of business letters, minutes, report, charts, and numerical/tabular materials.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic.
• Capable of using diplomacy, discretion, and judgment in giving out information and referring callers.
• Minimum typing speed of 35 WPM required; all candidates must successfully pass the secretarial skills test.
• Previous secretarial experience preferred.
• Professional phone etiquette.

Sample Responsibilities

• Communicate updates, events, and announcements with the entire building community through letters, phone calls, and other mediums
• Maintain attendance and personnel files for building community
• Handle confidential information and materials with discretion
• Utilize customer service skills when communicating with school visitors, parents, and other stakeholders
• Schedule meetings as needed for building leaders
• Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission

$14 - $14 an hour

This is a Substitute Secretary Position.

At Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer,

We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job.

Thank you for your interest in joining our mission-driven team. We look forward to meeting you!

This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District,additional job responsibilities may be assigned(depending on funding sources).