School Secretary Substitute: Attendance & Communications

Lansing School District; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

The Lansing School District seeks a Retiree Substitute Secretary to support attendance tracking, communications, substitute staffing, and front-desk inquiries. Ideal candidates are organized, professional communicators who collaborate across offices to keep schools running smoothly.

Responsibilities include maintaining attendance and personnel files, handling confidential information, and assisting visitors and staff with courteous service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent that includes, or has been supplemented by, secretarial, business or commercial courses.
• 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, reports, 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.

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

Skills

Diplomacy & discretion

Professional phone etiquette

Customer service skills

Typing speed 35 WPM

English usage & punctuation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent including secretarial/business courses

Job description

The Lansing School District seeks a Retiree Substitute Secretary to support attendance tracking, communications, substitute staffing, and front-desk inquiries. Ideal candidates are organized, professional communicators who collaborate across offices to keep schools running smoothly.

Responsibilities include maintaining attendance and personnel files, handling confidential information, and assisting visitors and staff with courteous service.