School Office Lead Secretary - Admin & Programs

Samuel Slater Middle School; Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel Slater Middle School in Pawtucket, Rhode Island is seeking a Lead Secretary to provide administrative support to the principal and district administrators. The role ensures compliance with financial, legal, and school procedures while coordinating office activities and communications.

Responsibilities include supervising office staff, maintaining records, coordinating meetings, budgeting, scheduling, and facilitating data entry for state and federal reporting.

Qualifications

• Operating standard office equipment and software applications.
• Planning and managing projects.
• Performing standard bookkeeping and record keeping procedures.
• Administering first aid.

Responsibilities

• Oversees office staff to ensure procedures are followed and tasks are completed.
• Coordinates cross-training of all office secretaries.
• Attends meetings and represents the school building; takes minutes and communicates information.
• Compiles data from payroll, attendance, budgets and other sources for compliance and reporting.
• Prepares master schedules, budgets, reports and memos to document activities and convey information.
• Coordinates and monitors site-based programs and activities to ensure facilities and equipment are available.

Skills

Office equipment

Project planning

Bookkeeping

First aid

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Samuel Slater Middle School in Pawtucket, Rhode Island is seeking a Lead Secretary to provide administrative support to the principal and district administrators. The role ensures compliance with financial, legal, and school procedures while coordinating office activities and communications.

Responsibilities include supervising office staff, maintaining records, coordinating meetings, budgeting, scheduling, and facilitating data entry for state and federal reporting.