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Office Staff - Secretary To The Principal - Cedar Ridge Elementary, 2026-27

L3

columbia public schoolsColumbia, MOyesterday

Occupations

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and ExecutiveOffice Clerks, GeneralOffice and Administrative Support Workers, All Other

Industries

Elementary and Secondary SchoolsAdministration of Education ProgramsEducational Support Services
Office Staff – Secretary to the Principal This position will provide administrative support to the elementary school principal, including welcoming the visitors, and providing clerical support for the elementary school. The Office Personnel is responsible for: Greeting office visitors, staff and students. Completing bi-weekly and monthly payrolls Assisting and orienting substitute teachers Responsible for purchasing for the building- ordering, creating PO's, approving invoices, etc. Handling student enrollment for the building and maintaining student drop/add records Responsible for warehouse orders Bookkeeping and completing monthly financial statements Typing correspondence as necessary; letters, forms, etc. Answering telephones, responding to routine questions, etc. Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District and Shepard Boulevard Elementary. All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, and demonstrate the values of the district at all times.
Reports To: Building Principal
Supervises: N/AMinimum: High School Diploma. Microsoft Office proficient. Accurate and detail oriented. Interpersonal and excellent telephone communication skills. Ideal candidate will have a professional and friendly demeanor with a demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred: Prior office/clerical experience and familiarity with computer programs and a quick learner of new computer programs.
Language: Read and interpret documents such as instructions and procedure manuals; Write simple reports and correspondence; Speak with colleagues, staff, administration, parents and students. Computation: Perform basic mathematical functions such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing. Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, and percentages. Reasoning: Interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form; Solve problems when such problems have a variety of concrete variables. Technology: Demonstrate strong computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; Learn new systems and software.
Other Skills and Abilities: Work closely with a variety of staff members and demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills; Safeguard confidential information.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position an employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear; frequently required to move about and use fingers and controls; Occasionally required to reach, bend, and lift and carry up to ten pounds; Close vision ability to look at a computer screen for long periods of time is required. Attendance: Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position. Conditions and Environment: The work environment is frequently chaotic with many students and staff members present and speaking simultaneously. Equal Opportunity Employer
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Level

JuniorL3

Location

Columbia, MO

Occupation

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

Industry

Elementary and Secondary Schools

Posted

yesterday

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