About the role
School secretaries are key administrative personnel within the educational system who often have administrative or secretarial training. They work closely with school management and the teaching staff to facilitate the daily operations of a school. Their work is multifaceted and can include everything from student administration to financial management.Responsibilities
School secretaries handle administrative tasks such as student registration, absence reporting, and grade management. They are often the first point of contact for students and parents and are responsible for coordinating meetings and communication. They also support school management with reporting, document management, and sometimes financial tasks.Skills and tools
School secretaries must be organized and have good knowledge of office programs like Microsoft Office. They also need the ability to manage school administrative systems and databases. Good communication skills, discretion, and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously are central qualities. Common competencies demanded by employers are personaladministration, agresso redovisningssystem and ekonomiadministration.