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Senior School Secretary
Description of Duties
This is a secretarial position responsible for the performance of complex secretarial and routine administrative duties necessary for the efficient operation of a secondary school, office or special education program and the use of a personal computer for word processing and database entry is an integral part of the position. Duties include relieving the principal of administrative details of work with established procedures. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of, a secondary school principal. General supervision may be exercised over clerical staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements on or before the date of the written exam:
Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER:
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's degree in Secretarial Science plus two (2) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent* experience in office clerical or secretarial work; OR,
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's degree plus three (3) years of paid full-time or its part-time equivalent* experience as defined in (A) above; OR,
- Four (4) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent* experience as defined in (A) above; OR,
- An equivalent combination of education and experience as described in (A), (B), and (C) above.
NOTE: Additional college-level training beyond the two (2) years may not be substituted for the experience requirements.
NOTE: Experience as a Teller, Cashier or Sales Clerk will not be considered office clerical or secretarial experience.
Anticipated Eligibility – Age and Educational Requirements:
According to Civil Service Law, section 54 which became effective September 4, 2024, applicants who are within 12 months of meeting the minimum age or attaining the minimum educational requirements following the date of examination, may take the civil service exam, but will be restricted from certification until such a time that the minimum age or educational requirements are met. Candidates will be required to provide proof of qualifying education and/or age within 12 months of exam date in order to be eligible for appointment from a certified list.
Special Requirements:
If you are appointed, you will be required to have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate your capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.
