Attendance/Guidance Secretary at 21st Century Cyber Charter School

Support Services - Clerical/Secretarial/Administrative Assistant

8/5/2024

West Chester OR Murrysville

At the present time, there is a full time clerical support vacancy to support Guidance/Attendance departments. The 21st Century Cyber Charter School welcomes applications from qualified candidates, who are passionate about K-12 education and student success, to join our team at our West Chester school campus.

The incumbent in this position will report to and work out of our main school campus location - West Chester (Eastern PA)

• Our main campus location is located in West Chester: "An active university town, nestled in the heart of the Brandywine Valley just 30 minutes from Wilmington and 45 minutes from Center City Philadelphia, downtown West Chester Pennsylvania reflects the small-town charm and cosmopolitan tastes that prompted The Philadelphia Inquirer to call West Chester ". one of the world's most perfect small towns."

Reporting to the Principal, the School Secretary - Guidance/Attendance is responsible for the processing of routine transactions pertaining to student registration, enrollments, withdrawals and attendance for the school year, ensuring the information is verified and entered into the Student Information System (SIS) accurately per PDE requirements. The incumbent in this position is subject to important time constraints and deadlines as required by the Department of Education and must work collaboratively with employees in other departments within the organization (which include but are not limited to Guidance, Special Education, School Nurse)

The incumbent in this position must be able to fulfill routine travel requirements as may be needed; some of this travel may result in overnight stays.

1. Proficient computer skills required, with knowledge of computer applications including but not limited to; Microsoft Office products, FileMaker Pro (or a Student Information System)
2. Multi-tasking and a high level of organizational skills required to meet important deadlines.
3. Ability to function independently and cooperatively as a team member is essential.
4. Ability to question and determine accuracy of submitted information.
5. Effective written and oral communication skills, and provision of excellent customer service.
6. Ability to manage conflict with diplomacy.

Education & Experience

1.High school diploma, Associates degree is preferred.

1. 2-5 years prior office experience.

Requirements

1.Satisfactory clearances as required by PDE (Act 34,151,114), valid within 1 year of date of hire.

1. Able to commute to your work location

Skills and Abilities

1. Language Skills
   1. Works with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy in dealing with others, and the ability to work independently as well as cooperatively as part of a team.
   2. Ability to read, interpret and follow procedures, manuals, reports.
   3. Ability to write reports, formal correspondence.
   4. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of supervisors, administrators, staff, and the general public.
   5. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from staff, customers, agencies, vendors, or other members of the community.
2. Mathematical Skills
   1. Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts in the performance of routine assignments.
3. Reasoning Ability
   1. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
   2. Ability to interpret instructions involving both abstract and concrete variables.
   3. Ability to apply sound judgment to resolve conflicts and solve problems.
4. Other Skills and Abilities
   1. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels with staff, administration, agencies, and the community.
   2. Ability to transport between central office and various locations throughout the county and state as required by the position.
   3. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
   4. Ability to multi-task, and to effectively handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

12 Month/ 260 Day

Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm

Telework - No

$41,532.90-47,035.89 per year (salary is also based on experience)

The 21st Century Cyber Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 21st Century Cyber Charter School ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 484-875-5400.