Secretary jobs in Altoona, PA

The State College Area School District is searching for a Secretary at Park Forest Middle School.  This position is tentatively a six month temporary appointment - full benefits are included. 

The Assistant Principal Secretary works with students, parents, and visitors.  Responsibilities include the management of the Assistant Principal's calendar and meeting schedule; coordination of building communications; and, management of difficult situations with skill, patience, and diplomacy.

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.

SCASD strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

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

Grade B; 7.5 Hours/Day; 260 Days/Year