Student Attendance Coordinator

Oxford Area School District-Pto, Inc.; Maple Grove (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Area High School is seeking a dedicated Attendance Secretary to manage accurate attendance records and support student success. This full-time role serves as the primary contact for attendance inquiries from students, parents, and staff, ensuring compliance with district policies and FERPA confidentiality.

The Attendance Secretary will process daily attendances, coordinate with administration and counseling staff, and assist with enrollment and withdrawal records, while maintaining

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred additional training in admin).
• Proven experience in an administrative/secretarial role, preferably in an educational setting.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with office software (word processing, spreadsheets).
• Familiarity with student information systems and attendance tracking is a plus.
• Ability to collaborate with students, parents, and staff in a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate attendance records for all students in compliance with district/state regulations.
• Process daily attendance reports and follow up on unexcused absences, tardies, and early dismissals.
• Communicate with parents, guardians, and staff regarding attendance issues and notifications of absences.
• Assist in attendance improvement initiatives and programs.
• Coordinate and maintain records for tardiness and early dismissals; document follow-ups.
• Collaborate with administration and counseling staff to address attendance concerns.
• Support enrollment and withdrawal processes by maintaining attendance records.
• Prepare and distribute attendance-related reports as required.
• Assist with other clerical duties to support the high school office.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information per FERPA and district policies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Student information systems

Job description

Oxford Area High School is seeking a dedicated Attendance Secretary to manage accurate attendance records and support student success. This full-time role serves as the primary contact for attendance inquiries from students, parents, and staff, ensuring compliance with district policies and FERPA confidentiality.

The Attendance Secretary will process daily attendances, coordinate with administration and counseling staff, and assist with enrollment and withdrawal records, while maintaining