Job Description

Northern Gateway Public Schools invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE) School Secretary at Mayerthorpe Jr / Sr High, Mayerthorpe, AB.Successful candidate responsibilities:

• Be an ambassador for Mayerthorpe Jr / Sr High
• Provide friendly reception and expert clerical duties in the front office
• Work fluently in PowerSchool Database (i.e. student attendance/demographic changes/detailed attendance reports)
• Provide general office support to the School Principal and staff of the school
• Develop positive relationships with students and support students in daily
• Publish monthly newsletter and update website
• Maintain office equipment, place orders when needed, and distribute supplies
• Pick up and distribute mail to school personnel
• Coordinate staff absences including substitute bookings with the Principal
• Other duties as assigned by Administration

Qualifications:

• Office administration diploma, preferred
• Previous Office administration experience, preferably in a school setting
• Current First Aid certification, preferred

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Outstanding personal skills with the ability to develop relationships with co-workers, students, parents and visitors to the school
• Ability to work collaboratively with School Administration and staff
• Strong computer skills including, but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Publishing and the Google Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent ability to multi task in a fast-paced environment and to meet deadlines with accuracy and efficiency
• Work independently with minimal instruction or direction
• be a positive role model and representative of organization

Hours of Work:

• Monday to Friday 8:15 am - 4:15 pm

Starting Date:

• August 22, 2022

Application Process:

• Email a cover letter and resume, including three professional references, no later than August 16, 2022 to:

Beth Jager, PrincipalMayerthorpe Jr / Sr HighIf shortlisted, applicants must bring to the interview a Release of Results of Vulnerable Sector Check that is current within three (3) months.We appreciate all applications, but we will only contact those who are shortlisted.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mayerthorpe, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Front desk: 1 year (preferred)
• Administrative experience: 1 year (preferred)

Application deadline: 2022-08-16
Expected start date: 2022-08-22