School Secretary Jobs in New York

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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Secretary (School Districts)

  • Yorktown Heights, NY
  • 10 hours ago
  • Yorktown Heights, NY
  • 10 hours ago

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Assistant Registrar, Academic Programs-Hybrid Schedule

  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago

Responsible for ensuring that ancillary supplies are in stock and for quality control of all diploma materials in coordination with the Student Service Center....

Responsible for ensuring that ancillary supplies are in stock and for quality control of all diploma materials in coordination with the Student Service Center....

Upper School Administrative Assistant

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 14 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 14 days ago

Mary McDowell Friends School (MMFS) invites applications for a full-time Administrative Assistant beginning immediately. Position Overview Under the direct supervision of the Upper School...

Administrative Assistant (School Age Child Care)

  • New York, NY
  • 16 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 16 days ago

Administrative Assistant (School Age Child Care) Chinese American Planning Council - 4.2 New York, NY Job Details Part-time $20 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Commuter assistance Paid holidays...

School Secretary - Office Clerk III 2025/26

  • Irondequoit, NY
  • 19 days ago
  • Irondequoit, NY
  • 19 days ago

A Civil Service title of School Secretary or Office Clerk III or eligible for School Secretary or Office Clerk III is preferred. This is a 12 month, 8 hour per day position....

Education Administrative Assistant - Part Time Support

  • Harris, NY
  • 20 days ago
  • Harris, NY
  • 20 days ago

Education Administrative Assistant - Part Time Support 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars Harris, NY 12742 $18 - $22 an hour - Part-time The Center for Discovery 196 reviews $18 - $22 an hour - Part-time...

Employment Opportunities: Nurse Psychologist Science Teacher (Biology) School Secretary I Speech Teacher Teacher Aide Learn more about current openings on the District website or apply online at www.olasjobs.org...

School Office Assistant

  • New York, NY
  • 25 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 25 days ago

Our client, a school in Lower Manhattan, is looking to hire a Temp to Perm School Office Assistant. This position will start early/mid August 2025, require 5 days in office. Hours 8:00am-4:00pm,...

School Secretary - Middle School

  • Queensbury, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Queensbury, NY
  • 30+ days ago

School Secretary - Middle School Required Application Type School Related Personnel Salary/Pay Scale $16.73 - $17.48, based on experience Job Description School Secretary....

School Secretary

  • Glens Falls, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Glens Falls, NY
  • 30+ days ago

School Secretary - Queensbury Union Free School District is recruiting for a School Secretary, Full-time, 12- month, 40 hours/week. $16.73 - $17.48 based on experience, with benefits....

Employment Opportunities: Custodian III, Provisional MIddle School Science Teacher, Probationary and Full Year Regular Sub School Secretary I, Provisional Teacher Aides Learn more about current openings...

School Secretary

  • Goshen, NY
  • 60+ days ago
  • Goshen, NY
  • 60+ days ago

Orange-Ulster BOCES is seeking a School Secretary to join the Special Education Division....

High School Administrative Assistant 2025-2026

  • Bronx, NY
  • 60+ days ago
  • Bronx, NY
  • 60+ days ago

Equality Charter School is an innovative, successful and expanding Charter School in the Bronx. We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to support our middle school campus. This 12-month...

Job Details This is an internal advertisement for current New York City Public Schools employees and/or retirees only. If eligible, retirees must obtain a work nomination and reactivate their...

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Salary for School Secretary Jobs in New York

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSchoolAdministrators research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

School Secretarys in New York offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
32.0%
Master's Degree
26.1%
High School or GED
15.3%
Associate's Degree
11.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.7%
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 New York
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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