School Office Administrator

Applitrack; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District in Alaska is seeking a Secretary I to provide front office and clerical support. The position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, pay grade 6, starting wage $18.69 per hour, 221 days per year, and shift 8am-4:30pm.

Under limited supervision you will perform a wide range of duties including attendance processing, mail handling, scheduling meetings, and assisting in enrollment. You will also support Special Education, Guidance, ESJEA/JOM Title I, and Sports programs.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of secretarial training or related experience.
• Proficiency with word processing, databases, spreadsheets and desktop publishing.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitors student activities during lunch and recess to ensure safety and order.
• Greets visitors, answers phones, and directs issues to the appropriate party.
• Assists in providing basic first aid and accompanying injured students to the nurse.
• Performs clerical tasks including filing, copying, mail distribution, and receptionist duties.
• Maintains general secretarial support including typing letters, taking minutes, and scheduling meetings.
• Assists with enrollment/withdrawal procedures and school record maintenance.
• Coordinates attendance, prepares attendance sheets, and communicates with parents about absences.
• Coordinates field trips and schedules school events; supports front office operations.

Skills

Multitask

Phone & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

Secretarial training

Tools

Word processing

Databases

Spreadsheets

Desktop publishing

Job description

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District in Alaska is seeking a Secretary I to provide front office and clerical support. The position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, pay grade 6, starting wage $18.69 per hour, 221 days per year, and shift 8am-4:30pm.

Under limited supervision you will perform a wide range of duties including attendance processing, mail handling, scheduling meetings, and assisting in enrollment. You will also support Special Education, Guidance, ESJEA/JOM Title I, and Sports programs.