Secretary jobs in Spokane, WA

Secretary performs various clerical and secretarial duties such as filing, typing, copying documents for an individual, office, business unit, department, or other organization group. Screens and transfers calls, arranges meetings, and compiles basic information for routine reports or other materials. Being a Secretary may distribute mail, handle travel accommodations and maintain office supplies. Has basic word processing, spreadsheet, and graphics software skills. Additionally, Secretary requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Secretary possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Secretary I - Attendance Secretary
  • Moses Lake School District 161
  • Moses Lake, WA FULL_TIME
  • SECRETARY I
    Moses Lake High School
    8.00 hrs per day/190 workdays per year
    Shift time is subject to building needs.

    SECRETARY I: Performs general secretarial and receptionist duties, with a strong emphasis on student attendance record keeping.

    GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:
    • High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
    • One (1) year of clerical experience using various computer applications, or any combination of education and experience, which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job.
    • Ability to successfully complete the following assessments: typing test-Typing (upper Moderately Effective to Highly Effective range), math test, grammar test, basic excel test, proofreading test, and other assessments as applicable to the position.
    • Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
    • Assist in data entry for attendance, attendance reporting, attendance letters, and knowledge of attendance policy.
    • Ability to assist the administration to track absenteeism, truancy reporting, attendance appeals, and coordinate BECCA documentation.
    • Accurate record-keeping for State accounting/auditing purposes.
    • Work with a minimum of supervision.
    • Assist in student accident/health-related situations. Be willing to receive medication administration training.
    • Assist in answering the telephone, receive and respond to inquiries, concerns, and complaints by directing the calls to the correct department or an administrator and backup receptionist as needed.
    • Assist in sending letters, forms, memoranda, and reports from notes, tapes, records, or general direction with accuracy; preview incoming correspondence and distribute as appropriate.
    • Establish and maintain a filing system of detailed records including the updating, transferring, and purging of files.
    • Work with phone messenger program/machine for daily absentee phone calls.
    • Interprets as needed if an individual possesses multiple language skills.
    • Must have excellent attendance.
    • Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.
    • Bilingual Preferred
    KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
    • General office/secretarial practices and procedures.
    • Common practices and procedures of processing and disseminating information and supporting documentation.
    SKILLS REQUIRED:
    • Fluent oral and written Spanish and English required.
    • Effectively use a variety of computer applications such as Word, Excel, etc.
    • Ability to work in an office atmosphere, which requires assisting and working well with other staff members, parents, and students.
    • Must have strong written and oral language skills, be detail-oriented and have excellent attendance.
    • Ability to independently plan, organize, and coordinate assigned activities, often in the supervisors' absence.
    • Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
    • Knowledge of the SKYWARD system preferred.
    TESTING REQUIREMENTS:
    • First aid card may be required for specific positions
    • Ability to successfully complete the following assessments: Typing (upper Moderately Effective to Highly Effective range), math, grammar, basic excel, proofreading, writing sample (optional), 10-key test (optional), accounting (optional) tests.
    • Current in-district employees with five (5) or more years of experience in the Moses Lake School District may have the typing test waived at the discretion of the principal/director.

    NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
    The Moses Lake School District #161 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boys Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IX, Affirmative Action, and Equal Opportunity officer, Michelle Musso, 1620 S Pioneer Way, Moses Lake, WA 98837, (509) 766-2650, mmusso@mlsd161.org; OR Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Samantha Burgess, 1620 S Pioneer Way, Moses Lake, WA 98837, (509) 766- 2670, sburgess@mlsd161.org
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Secretary (OA)
  • Agricultural Research Service
  • Pullman, WA FULL_TIME
  • This position is located within the Agricultural Research Service, Pacific West Area, Pullman, Washington. In this position you will support the supervisor and the staff by relieving them of various a...
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Senior secretary
  • DCYF
  • Moses Lake, WA FULL_TIME
  • Description Our vision is to ensure that Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy thriving physically, emotionally, and academically, nurtured by family and community." Job Title...
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Secretary - Endoscopy
  • Providence Health
  • Spokane, WA FULL_TIME
  • Description Under the general direction of the Nurse Manager, this position coordinates and performs all necessary secretarial duties for the program, including but not limited to patient registration...
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Secretary ii
  • Moses Lake School District
  • Moses Lake, WA FULL_TIME
  • TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT SECRETARY II Moses Lake High School 8.00 hrs per day / 190 workdays per year Shift time is subject to building needs. SECRETARY II : Performs a wide variety of secretarial, clerica...
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Legal Secretary
  • Kootenai County
  • 1450 Northwest Blvd, ID FULL_TIME
  • LEGAL SECRETARY – PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE "The law office of the Kootenai County Public Defender is a family of legal professionals that believes in the rule of law, due process and dignity for all."...
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SUMMER SCHOOL SECRETARY (IN DISTRICT APPLICANTS ONLY)
  • Spokane Public Schools
  • Spokane, WA
  • Salary: See Position Description Location : Various Locations - Spokane, WA Job Type: Please see Job Description Job Num...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Basic Data Entry Clerk Wanted - Work From Home 25 Words Per Minute Input - Typing
  • Jobconversion, LLC
  • Greenacres, WA
  • Hello and thank you for your interest! We're looking for folks nationwide who are great at data entry and typing. We off...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Legal Practice Assistant
  • Foster Garvey PC
  • Spokane, WA
  • Job Description Job Description Foster Garvey PC, one of the Pacific Northwest’s leading law firms, is looking for a Leg...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Secretary - Endoscopy
  • Providence Health & Services
  • Spokane, WA
  • Job Description Under the general direction of the Nurse Manager, this position coordinates and performs all necessary s...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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SUPPORT SECRETARY - STUDENT OFFICE @ GARRY MIDDLE SCHOOL, 6.5 HRS, CONT.
  • Spokane Public Schools
  • Spokane, WA
  • Salary: See Position Description Location : Garry Middle School - Spokane, WA Job Type: Please see Job Description Job N...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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SUPPORT SECRETARY @ WILSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 8 HRS, CONT.
  • Spokane Public Schools
  • Spokane, WA
  • Salary: See Position Description Location : Wilson Elementary School - Spokane, WA Job Type: Please see Job Description ...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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BOOKKEEPER @ LEWIS & CLARK HIGH SCHOOL, 8 HRS, CONT.
  • Spokane Public Schools
  • Spokane, WA
  • Salary: See Position Description Location : Lewis And Clark High School - Spokane, WA Job Type: Please see Job Descripti...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Administrative Data Entry (Work at home) Entry Level
  • Jobconversion, LLC
  • Spokane, WA
  • Hello and thank you for your interest! We're looking for folks nationwide who are great at data entry and typing. We off...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Spokane, Washington

Spokane (/ˌspoʊˈkæn/ (listen) spoh-KAN) is a city in Spokane County in the state of Washington in the northwestern United States. It is located on the Spokane River west of the Rocky Mountain foothills in eastern Washington, 92 miles (148 km) south of the Canada–US border, 18 miles (30 km) from the Washington–Idaho border, and 228 miles (367 km) east of Seattle along Interstate 90. Known as the birthplace of Father's Day, Spokane's official nickname is the "Lilac City". A pink, double flower lilac variety known as 'Syringa Spokane' is named for the city. It is the seat of Spokane County and th...
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