School Office Administrator & Secretary

Lamar County School District; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lamar County School District is seeking a School Secretary/Administrative Assistant to support the Principal and counseling staff. The role focuses on managing office duties, maintaining confidentiality, and ensuring accurate data entry in SAMS and MSIS.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, strong computer skills, and professional communication. Overtime is based on district policy; fingerprint background checks and Child Abuse Registry form completion are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and computer experience.
• Proficient in word processing and common software.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Professional appearance and courteous conduct.
• Experience with Windows OS and Microsoft Office suite.
• Familiarity with SAMS and MSIS systems.
• Fingerprinting and background check clearance required.
• Child Abuse Registry Check form completion.

Responsibilities

• Perform general secretarial tasks such as copying, filing, mailing, and typing.
• Answer phones and route messages to appropriate staff.
• Update SAMS/MSIS data daily as directed by Principal.
• Maintain confidentiality of school information.
• Ensures regular, dependable in-person attendance.
• Assist with district/school office operations.
• Read and follow all district policies and codes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Telephone etiquette

Professional appearance

Grammar proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Word

SAMS

MSIS

Google

Windows OS

Job description

Lamar County School District is seeking a School Secretary/Administrative Assistant to support the Principal and counseling staff. The role focuses on managing office duties, maintaining confidentiality, and ensuring accurate data entry in SAMS and MSIS.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, strong computer skills, and professional communication. Overtime is based on district policy; fingerprint background checks and Child Abuse Registry form completion are required.