Office Administrator

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Secretary: Front Office at Park Forest Middle School (Anticipated)

The State College Area School District is searching for an anticipated secretary for the assistant principal at Park Forest Middle School. This individual works closely with the assistant principal and other building staff, students, parents, and visitors. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, The ideal individual will have the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations; demonstrate a commitment to diversity; demonstrate strong written and verbal communication, customer service, administrative, and organizational skills; and have the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities. The successful candidate will have the ability to work independently on projects and must be able to work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion. Must be able to work independently as well as within a team. Experience in a secretarial, or administrative assistant position is required. Experience in public education and/or completion of an accredited secretarial and/or accounting training program is preferred.
• Management of the assistant principal's calendar and meeting schedule;
• Coordination of building communications;
• Management of difficult situations with skill, patience, and diplomacy.

Conditions of Employment

The State College Area School District is an equal opportunity employer.
• Grade B;
• 7.5 hours/day;
• 260 days/year