Senior School Secretary & Office Operations Lead

Strauss Esmay Associates, LLP; New Jersey; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Strauss Esmay Associates, LLP seeks a Secretary (Category 7) to support school administration with high-level clerical tasks. The role focuses on secretarial duties for the department manager or principal, and assists supervisory staff with administrative work.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong English communication, problem solving, and data handling abilities, while maintaining confidentiality and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred.
• Excellent written and spoken English with strong grammar.
• Ability to read, analyze, and prepare documents and reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced clerical duties using computer systems and databases.
• Answer phones, take messages, and direct inquiries.
• Greet visitors and route to appropriate staff.
• Set up and manage filing and attendance records.
• Draft and edit department documents and forms.
• Prepare budget reports and manage supplies.

Skills

English communication

Troubleshooting

Critical thinking

Task prioritization

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Word processing

Data management

Office software

Job description

Strauss Esmay Associates, LLP seeks a Secretary (Category 7) to support school administration with high-level clerical tasks. The role focuses on secretarial duties for the department manager or principal, and assists supervisory staff with administrative work.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong English communication, problem solving, and data handling abilities, while maintaining confidentiality and professional conduct.