Confidential Secretary to Superintendent of Schools

The North Rockland (Haverstraw-Stony Point) Central School District is seeking candidates for the position of Confidential Secretary to the Superintendent of Schools. This is a full time 12-month position includes a regionally competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Typical Work Activities

• Maintain the Superintendent’s calendar, schedules appointments and meetings, and coordinates logistics with internal and external stakeholders
• Manage, process, and protect highly sensitive and confidential communications for the Superintendent's office
• Make high-level decisions regarding the routing and prioritization of a large volume of correspondence from local, state, and federal agencies
• Draft, format, and finalize official correspondence and documentation for the Superintendent’s signature
• Serve as the initial point of contact for the Superintendent’s Office, thoughtfully analyzing and responding to inquiries from the community, district personnel, and neighboring school districts
• Receive, document, and tactfully resolve constituency complaints, ensuring community concerns are handled with professionalism
• Maintain secure, comprehensive, and organized files pertaining to personnel, budgets, and Board of Education proposals
• Assist in the compilation and preparation of comprehensive reports, statistical data, and other assignments as directed by the Superintendent
• Attend various staff and/or committee meetings to accurately record and distribute information
• Support the Superintendent in the planning and execution of District events.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

• Proven expertise in modern office management practices, with a working knowledge of administrative principles and supervisory techniques
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft clear correspondence and reports from general instructions
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to exercise strong independent judgment in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment
• A collaborative mindset with the proven ability to build successful relationships and communicate effectively with a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including staff, parents, students, Board members, elected officials, and community partners
• High level of discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Highly organized and meticulous, with the ability to successfully execute complex oral and written directives
• Strong understanding of current computer technology, including proficiency in office software, including Google Workplace and Microsoft Office

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or possession of equivalency diploma
• Two (2) or more years of relevant experience in a school district, government, public agency or professional office setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Five (5) or more years of relevant experience in a school district, government, public agency or professional office setting

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person