Secretary

Richland County School District One; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland County School District One is seeking a Secretary for SPECIAL SERVICES in Columbia, South Carolina. The role involves performing secretarial and clerical duties to support office operations under occasional supervision.

Responsibilities include composing memos, managing calendars, processing forms and invoices, handling reception, bookkeeping tasks, and coordinating with staff and the public. Requires a vocational/technical diploma and at least one year of secretarial experience.

Qualifications

• Requires vocational/technical diploma in business administration, secretarial science or related field.
• One year of secretarial experience or equivalent.
• Physical ability for sedentary office work.

Responsibilities

• Compose memos, letters and reports for supervisor.
• Perform general clerical tasks including typing, filing, forms, scheduling and calendar management.
• Research data for supervisor use from files or other sources.
• Process invoices, requisitions and payroll records as needed.
• Answer inquiries from the public and refer issues to staff.
• Assist supervisor and staff with special projects as assigned.
• Operate office equipment and coordinate maintenance when needed.
• Interact with administrators, staff, students, parents and the public; comply with policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Data entry

Education

Vocational/technical diploma in business administration or secretarial science

Job description

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Secretary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5956097

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 09, 2026 3:25 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Richland County School District One, South Carolina

Classification Description

Classification Title: Secretary
FLSA: Non-Exempt
200 days
Salary Range: $26,219.26- $38,707.48

General Statement of Job

Under occasional supervision, performs secretarial and clerical duties of moderate variety and complexity to maintain effective and efficient office operations. Reports to the immediate supervisor as assigned.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Composes and types memos, letters and reports for the signature of supervisor.
• Conducts general clerical and secretarial functions, including but not limited to typing, copying and filing documents, processing various forms and applications, collating materials, scheduling appointments and maintaining supervisor's calendar, maintaining records and files, processing mail, ordering supplies, etc.
• Researches, gathers and organizes pertinent data as needed from files and documents in the office or other sources for supervisor's use.
• Conducts bookkeeping tasks associated with the specific position, including receiving, depositing and posting to accounts any funds receipted, and processing purchase orders and accounts payable.
• Receives and responds to inquiries and concerns from the public; refers problems to appropriate staff person for resolution.
• Assists supervisor and other staff persons with special projects as assigned.
• May conduct receptionist duties by answering the telephone, screening callers, and greeting, announcing or routing visitors.
• Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits various records and reports including invoices, requisitions, change orders, travel forms, budget documents, expenditure request forms, payroll records, financial reports, meeting agendas and minutes, special and routine reports, inventory reports, memos, and correspondence.
• May perform receptionist duties by answering the telephone, screening callers, and greeting, announcing or routing visitors.
• Operates a variety of equipment such as a computer, printer, copier, fax machine, binding machine, folding machine, paper shredder, audio-visual equipment, calculator, and telephone; makes arrangements for office equipment maintenance and repair as needed.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, Superintendent, other District administrators and staff, school administrators and staff, co-workers, student aides, students, parents, outside government/business/community agencies, sales representatives, service / repair persons, and the general public.
• Complies with all federal laws, state statutes, Board policies, administrative rules, and directives.

Additional Duties:

• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Education and Training

Requires vocational/technical diploma in business administration, secretarial science or closely related field supplemented by one year of secretarial experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Minimum Qualifications and Standards Required

Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment including a computer, basic office equipment, recording equipment, telephone, etc. Must be able to exert up to five pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for periods of time. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of five to ten pounds.

Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional