Job Title: Secretary to the Superintendent

Reports to:Superintendent Staff
Job Group:Non-Instructional Non-Bargaining

 

FLSA:Non-Exempt
Job Code:6001
Salary Schedule:PG18

JOB GOAL

This employee is responsible for performing clerical and/or record keeping tasks required in the daily activities of School Board work as well as managing the day-to-day operations of the Superintendent's office in an efficient manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of those in this position.
  1. Performing complex clerical and secretarial work involving frequent detailed duties of an administrative nature.
  2. Being an efficient stenographer in taking and transcribing oral dictation.
  3. Exercising good judgment in establishing or adapting work procedures to new situations and in performing varied clerical and administrative services.
  4. Preparing replies to correspondence from brief dictated notes or on own initiative.
  5. Screening telephone calls and incoming mail.
  6. Searching files for a variety of source materials to serve as background for reports.
  7. Doing work, other than stenography, which includes a wide variety of complex clerical tasks requiring the application of independent judgment and knowledge of regulations, policies, or procedures; setting up files.
  8. Keeping appointment calendar as requested.
  9. Taking and transcribing minutes of meetings.
  10. Preparing material for meetings: notices, resolutions, agenda, and related reports.
  11. Handling personal or confidential mail.
  12. Performing other duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Thorough knowledge of business English, spelling, and punctuation.
  • Thorough knowledge of office practices and procedures.
  • Ability to compose letters and memoranda independently.
  • Extensive knowledge of the operations, functions, and scope of authority of departments and offices related to handling and disposing of information and requests for information.
  • Ability to receive the public and to make decisions based on mature judgment to relieve the schedule of the Superintendent.
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with officials, department heads, other employees, and the general public.
  • Ability to type 50 words per minute.
  • Ability to take dictation at a speed of 100 words per minute.

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

None

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Satisfactory completion of a secretarial training program.
  • Secretarial experience in a school system. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

WORKING CONDITIONS

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT

  • General office equipment, including personal computers, fax machines, copiers, telephones, etc. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be established by the District.

Performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Pasco County Schools will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation.

Secretary to the Superintendent;   EST: ;   REV: ;   Board Approved: