Secretary

Camden County Schools; New Jersey; On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Camden County Schools seeks a Secretary for the Central Office in the Safety and Security Department to support daily administrative operations, data entry, file management and coordination with school staff. This role entails fingerprinting and background check procedures, strict confidentiality, and collaboration with law enforcement and community partners.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, several years of clerical experience, proficiency in Word/Excel and Google tools, and

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED.
• Five years of clerical experience preferred.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Microsoft, Google; MUNIS experience preferred.
• Familiarity with accounting software and coding of purchases, personnel, and expenditures.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support for the Director of Safety and Security Department, including data entry of volunteer background checks.
• Enters requisitions and maintains financial records.
• Assists with safety data tracking and departmental initiatives.
• Schedules meetings, greets visitors, and handles general office duties.
• Maintains confidential records and documentation; communicates with school staff and community partners.
• Maintains professionalism and confidentiality regarding student and school system affairs.

Skills

Clerical experience

Word/Excel

Google apps

MUNIS experience

Data entry

Professional communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Job description

• Location:
  Camden County Schools Safety and Security Dept.
• Date Available:
  Immediately

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Secretary – Central Office

Date: October 27, 2026

Effective: Immediately

Salary: Based on the 2026-27 Approved Camden County Board of Education Salary Schedule

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED
• Five years of clerical experience preferred
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Microsoft, Google, experience operating MUNIS preferred
• Familiarity with accounting software and coding of purchases, personnel, and other expenditures
• Valid driver's license required

DUTIES & RESPONSBILITIES:

• Provides administrative support for the Director of Safety and Security Department to include but not limited to:
  • Data entry of all volunteer background check information
  • Enters requisitions and financial record keeping
  • Assist, monitor and track safety data
  • Schedules meetings, field phone calls, file, scan, greet visitors, performs the usual office practices associated with a productive and smoothly run office
  • Assists with departmental initiatives, training and school safety activities
  • Maintains organized & confidential records, reports and documentation
• Communicates professionally with school administration, staff, law enforcement personnel and community partners
• Exhibits pleasant behavior when dealing with public or other employees
• Interacts positively with staff, students, parents and the community
• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism regarding student and school system affairs

SECURITY CLEARANCE: House Bill 1187 mandates that all certificated individuals new

to the school system, after July 1, 1994, submit to fingerprinting and a criminal record check.

The Camden County School System makes all employment decisions

without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, religion or disability.