Wake County Public School System · 2 months ago
Secretary (Senior Director) - Communications
Cary, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expWake County Public School System is seeking a Secretary for the Communications Department to provide direct support to the senior director and directors. The role includes performing clerical duties, scheduling meetings, managing public records requests, and ensuring compliance with the school system's standards.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Performs secretarial duties while prioritizing and completing tasks in a timely manner
Provides support with scheduling meetings and creating agendas for the senior director and directors
Creates, tracks, and updates media and public records requests
Creates and tracks team assignments on Monday.com
Generates effective correspondence, reports, and other documents, as directed
Tracks communications data and analytics and creates reports, manages spreadsheets, and maintains electronic filing system
Organizes and assists with logistics of scheduling meetings and special events
Prepares travel arrangements for the senior director and director traveling outside of Wake County
Creates and maintains department and district directories and calendars
Provides support with updating content on internal and external websites
Provides support with posting content on district social media channels
Provides backup support for mailroom tasks and coverage for the customer service phone line
Assists the senior director with budget inquiries in Oracle, as needed
Performs other related duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point; Google Apps; Adobe Apps
Excellent organizational skills
Effective time management and organizational skills
Excellent customer service skills with the ability to calmly route concerns to appropriate staff
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently without close supervision
Ability to work with confidential information
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, external agencies, parents, and the community
High school diploma or equivalent
Three years of experience in a secretarial or related field
Preferred
Associates degree from a regionally accredited college or university or equivalent technical training
Secretarial experience in Central Services, school, or academic setting
Experience managing and updating boards on Monday.com
Experience using Oracle business applications
Company
Wake County Public School System
Wake County Public School System is the largest school system in the state and the 16th largest in the nation, providing preK-12 education.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Shashi Buddula
Chief Technology Officer
Stacy Lee
CTO Wake County Public School System
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