Secretary to School Administrator (Business Office), Probationary

Yorktown, NYUp to $80K / yearPosted 2 months ago

Secretarial/Clerical/onsitemid

Job Description

This position is classified with the Westchester County Civil Service system.

To be considered for the position, a candidate must either:

hold the permanent title of Secretary to School Administrator in Westchester County OR
meet the minimum qualifications for the title of Secretary to School Administrator: HS graduate and and five (5) years of work experience in an office setting that consisted of using software to maintain calendars, schedule meetings, make travel arrangements, draft and create correspondence, presentations, emails and enter and maintain records in databases in support of a higher level administrator or a department or unit head; or 30 college credits and four (4) years of the work experience described herein. OR
be reachable on the corresponding Westchester Civil Service list

Job Title:	Secretary to School Administrator	Job Category:	Confidential
Department/Group:	Business Office	Civil Service
Job Description
Job Summary: Under general supervision, the incumbent performs specialized and confidential work for the Assistant Superintendent for Business. The position requires a full range of skills in the operation of a computer in compiling and producing correspondence, records, reports, files, etc. The position also requires the frequent use of independent judgment, attention to details, and discretion in screening callers and planning the routine of the business office. There is considerable amount of contact with the public and/or fellow employees. Supervision may be exercised over the work of lower-level clerical workers. Related work as required. Reports To: Assistant Superintendent for Business Minimum Qualifications: Currently hold the permanent title of Secretary to School Administrator (or School Official) or be reachable on the Westchester Civil Service List or comparable list High School Diploma or GED Five years executive secretarial experience in support of a higher-level administrator or department head School business office experience strongly preferred Knowledge of school district financial software required (nVision or WinCap) Must be able to: Work independently with minimal direction or direct supervision Prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment and follow-up accordingly Understand and carry out complex oral and written directions Compose and edit routine letters and memoranda Handle administrative details independently Compile data and prepare reports Operate office machines such as copiers and postage meters Effectively use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software Maintain complex records and files Develop and maintain good working relationships with others Demonstrate good professional judgment and discretion, dependability, tact, courtesy, and initiative Primary Activities Ensure the annual cycle of the business office is maintained Prepare resolutions and submit all business office recommendations to the District Clerk for inclusion on the Board of Education agendas Responsible for the annual renewal of all independent contractor agreements, including review and enforcement of insurance requirements Assist in the coordination of meetings and preparation of the annual school budget Act as the System Administrator for the financial management system General support of the business office staff and any other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent for Business Salary: up to $80,000
Last Updated By: HR Dept	Date/Time: March 2026