School Secretary Jobs in Manalapan, NJ

A School Secretary is an administrative professional who plays a pivotal role in the smooth operation of a school. They provide clerical and administrative support to the school's administration, teachers, students, and parents. Key tasks may include managing student records, scheduling appointments, answering phone calls, processing documents, and handling correspondence. They also ensure that school policies are adhered to and provide information to parents and other stakeholders about school operations and procedures. School Secretaries may also be tasked with monitoring the school's budget, purchasing supplies, and coordinating school events.

Important skills for a School Secretary include strong communication and interpersonal abilities, organizational skills, proficiency in office software, and an understanding of school systems and procedures. They should also have a strong attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information. In terms of qualifications, candidates typically need to have a high school diploma or equivalent, although some positions may require further education or certification in administrative support or a related field. Prior to becoming a School Secretary, a person might have roles such as Administrative Assistant, Receptionist, or Office Clerk to gain necessary administrative experience.

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2024-2025 Substitute School Secretary

  • Manalapan, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Manalapan, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Secretaries with the following qualifications: Qualifications: Prior experience in a school district preferred Computer literacy essential with thorough working knowledge of Google, Excel, Genesis...

Assistant Registrar with School of Nursing and Radiology- F/T -Day

  • Plainfield, NJ (23 miles from Manalapan, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Plainfield, NJ (23 miles from Manalapan, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Assistant Registrar with School of Nursing and Radiology- F/T -DayJFK University Medical CenterPlainfield, New Jersey Apply ( + **Requisition #** 2024-147684 + **Shift** Day + **Status** Full Time...

School Office Assistant

  • Howell, NJ (12 miles from Manalapan, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Howell, NJ (12 miles from Manalapan, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

School Office Assistant JobID: 3968 Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical Date Posted: 4/9/2025 Location: District Date Available: Closing Date: 06/30/2025   Additional Information:...

ANTICIPATED: School Secretary

  • Manville, NJ (21 miles from Manalapan, NJ)
  • 22 days ago
  • Manville, NJ (21 miles from Manalapan, NJ)
  • 22 days ago

Secretary Full Time 12 Month Position Reports to: Middle School Principal Qualifications: Strong organizational and communication experience is required Detail oriented and able to multi-task Proficiency...

2025-2026 Opening: Pre School Secretary

  • Piscataway, NJ (19 miles from Manalapan, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Piscataway, NJ (19 miles from Manalapan, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

2025-2026 Opening: Pre School Secretary JobID: 3217 Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical/Secretary/Clerk- 10 months Date Posted: 3/14/2025 Location: Children`s Corner Pre-School Date Available: 09/01...

2024-2025 Anticipated 11-Month School Secretary (WBSCY001)

  • Manalapan, NJ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Manalapan, NJ
  • 30+ days ago

Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical/Secretary Date Posted: 3/12/2025 Location: Manalapan, New Jersey Date Available: 03/25/2025 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Additional Information: Show/Hide...

School Secretary

  • Howell, NJ (12 miles from Manalapan, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Howell, NJ (12 miles from Manalapan, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

School Secretary JobID: 3962 Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical Date Posted: 3/21/2025 Location: District Date Available: 08/01/2025 Closing Date: 06/30/2025   Additional Information: Show/...

School Secretary

  • Trenton, NJ (20 miles from Manalapan, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (20 miles from Manalapan, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical/ Administrative I Secretary Date Posted: 2/21/2025 Location: 9th Grade Academy Closing Date: 03/02/2025    Description: See Attached Job Description...

Elementary School Secretary-- Anticipated

  • Hamilton, NJ (20 miles from Manalapan, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Hamilton, NJ (20 miles from Manalapan, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

Position Type: SECRETARIAL/ Secretary Date Posted: 12/11/2024 Location: Lalor Closing Date: 12/31/2024    Secretary Level 1A Requirements: High School Diploma (or equivalent) Knowledge of...

Demographic Data for Manalapan, NJ

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Salary for School Secretary Jobs in Manalapan, NJ

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Highest Education Level

School Secretarys in Manalapan, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.9%
Master's Degree
26.0%
High School or GED
15.4%
Associate's Degree
11.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.8%
Doctorate Degree
4.3%
Some College
2.2%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by School Secretarys in Manalapan, NJ
1-2 years
44.2%
Less than 1 year
30.3%
None
13.6%
2-4 years
10.1%
4-6 years
1.9%



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