Substitute Secretary

SUBSTITUTES; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

State College Area School District is accepting applications for Substitute Secretaries for the 2026-27 school year. The substitute secretary provides clerical office support in a school office or department, with emphasis on confidentiality and professional conduct.

Candidates should demonstrate commitment to professional growth, strong time management, ability to multitask, and basic knowledge of office equipment.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be able to manage time effectively and multitask in a school office setting.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional demeanor in all interactions.
• Strong organizational skills and collaborative mindset are essential.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and direct them to the appropriate departments or individuals.
• Provide assistance to administrators, faculty, staff, and students.
• Answer telephones and respond to inquiries via telephone or email.
• Perform administrative tasks, including filing and photocopying.
• Perform data entry, word processing, spreadsheet, and database functions as requested.
• Operate a variety of office equipment.
• Organize and distribute messages.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Skills

Time management

Multitasking

Patience

Organized

Professional demeanor

Office equipment basics

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 5934183

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

The State College Area School District is accepting applications for Substitute Secretaries for the 2026-27 school year.

The district is seeking candidates who demonstrate a commitment to professional growth and development and bring diverse professional experience. The substitute secretary provides clerical office support in a school office or department. Organizational and collaborative skills are critical to success in these positions.

Skills:

• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to multitask
• Patient
• Organized
• Maintain a professional demeanor
• Basic knowledge of how to operate a computer, phone, and other office equipment

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Greet visitors and direct them to the appropriate departments or individuals.
• Provide assistance to administrators, faculty, staff, and students.
• Answer telephones and respond to inquiries via telephone or email.
• Perform administrative tasks, including filing and photocopying.
• Perform data entry, word processing, spreadsheet, and database functions as requested.
• Operate a variety of office equipment.
• Organize and distribute messages.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.

The State College Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Type: Substitute

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 240 Villa Crest Dr
• State College, Pennsylvania 16801
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]