School Office Coordinator & Attendance Specialist

Horry County Schools; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Horry County Schools seeks a School Secretary 1 to support the school office and ensure smooth daily operations impacting student education. You will greet visitors, manage calls, handle mail, maintain attendance records, and assist teachers with materials and reports as part of a busy, productive office.

The role requires strong keyboarding, MS Office skills, and familiarity with student information systems. This on-site position offers essential support within the school environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher required; associates degree preferred.
• Keyboarding: 50 words per minute.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other microcomputer software.
• Experience with a student management system, e.g. PowerSchools.
• Other reasonable substitutions may be considered by the Board.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors, determine needs, check appointments, and direct or escort to the proper person.
• Handle the school office telephone system.
• Perform routine office tasks in a busy office environment.
• Receive and route all incoming mail.
• Order supplies for the office and machine room.
• Maintain daily staff attendance log.
• Assist teachers and staff with materials and reports.
• In the nurse's absence, manage health room, administer first aid, notify guardians, and supervise student releases.
• Prepare correspondence, notices, and reports as needed.
• Operate PA system, copy machine, and other office equipment.

Skills

Keyboarding 50 wpm

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or higher

Associates Degree preferred

Tools

PowerSchools

Microsoft Office/other software

Job description

Horry County Schools seeks a School Secretary 1 to support the school office and ensure smooth daily operations impacting student education. You will greet visitors, manage calls, handle mail, maintain attendance records, and assist teachers with materials and reports as part of a busy, productive office.

The role requires strong keyboarding, MS Office skills, and familiarity with student information systems. This on-site position offers essential support within the school environment.