Secretary to the Dean

Logansport Community School Corporation Foundation, Inc.; Logansport (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Logansport Community School Corporation Foundation, Inc. seeks a proactive office assistant to support the dean’s office. You will greet visitors, manage student sign-in/out, and coordinate communications with staff and families.

You will also handle translations, maintain FERPA-compliant records in PowerSchool, and assist with discipline notices and scheduling. A high school diploma is required, along with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Professional, punctual and personable in appearance.
• Experience with Google Workspace and PowerSchool preferred.
• Must pass Indiana background checks for school personnel.
• Must pass a drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for visitors and students in the dean’s office.
• Engage with visitors and students professionally and welcomingly.
• Support students calmly and respectfully while upholding school expectations.
• Answer and direct dean’s office phone calls.
• Translate for Spanish-speaking guests and assist with translations.
• Assist with daily operations in the dean’s office.
• Manage dean’s office operations: sign-in/out, communications, scheduling, emails, and calls.
• Maintain discipline records and documentation in PowerSchool.
• Prepare and file discipline notices and reports.
• Schedule student conferences and parent meetings related to student services.
• Organize confidential student records in FERPA compliance.
• Coordinate student passes for the dean’s office and detentions/alternative placements.
• Support attendance tracking, documentation, and administrative follow-up.
• Coordinate with staff on student services and safety procedures.
• Assist with crisis situations per safety protocols and director direction.
• Complete State Reporting Discipline Report (ISS/OSS) and other reports as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Under pressure work

Independent work

Multitasking

Problem solving

Strong communication (oral & written)

Professional demeanor

Spanish translation ability

PowerSchool experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Google Workspace

PowerSchool

Job description

Qualifications:

• High school diploma


• Must be well organized and able to work under pressure


• Must be able to work independently with no supervision and able to manage multiple priorities


• Must possess strong problem-solving skills


• Must be an excellent communicator, both oral and written


• Must be personable, punctual, and professional in actions and appearance


• Technology Skills Required: Google Workspace and Student Information System (PowerSchool)


• Must complete and clear all Indiana background check requirements for school personnel.


• Must complete and clear drug screen.

Duties:

• Serve as a first point of contact for all visitors and students in the dean’s office


• Engage with visitors and students in a professional, welcoming, and effective manner


• Support students in a calm, respectful, and professional manner while upholding school expectations


• Answer dean’s office phone calls


• Direct phone calls to appropriate staff members/departments


• Translate for Spanish-speaking guests


• Assist with translations (written and verbal) throughout the building


• Assist with daily operations and needs in the dean’s office


• Manage dean’s office operations, including student sign-in/out, communication with staff, scheduling, emails, and calls


• Maintain accurate student discipline records, behavior logs, and documentation in PowerSchool


• Prepare, distribute, and file discipline notices, letters, and reports


• Schedule student conferences, parent meetings relating to student services (discipline and attendance)


• Organize and maintain confidential student records in compliance with FERPA


• Coordinate and provide student passes for the dean’s office


• Assist with coordination of detentions, suspension, alternative placements, and restorative practices as directed


• Support attendance monitoring, documentation, and communication as assigned


• Assist with tracking consequences, interventions, and administrative follow-up


• Coordinate with dean, principals, counselors, teachers, social workers, and support staff regarding student services


• Assist with crisis situations by following school safety protocols and administrative direction


• Complete State Reporting Discipline Report (ISS/OSS) and other reports as assigned


• Other duties as assigned