High School Activities Secretary

High School Activities Secretary

Bennington Public Schools Bennington High School - Bennington, Nebraska Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Job : 5564350

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 03, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: High School Activities Secretary

GOAL: The job of the activities secretary is responsible for collecting and maintaining student information at the assigned site; meeting district, state and federal requirements relating to student information processes including parent notification; preparing and distributing reports and materials; providing clerical support at school site; and communicating various information. He/She will assist the school nurse and students with health issues. He/She will work in a confidential manner regarding student information.

• High School Diploma. Previous secretarial experience beneficial.
• Organizational skills, word processing skills, ability to operate office machines such as computer, fax and copy machine.
• Knowledge of software applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets, Google, and database systems.
• Professional, personable, and welcoming.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in interacting with staff, public, parents and Board Members.

REPORTS TO: Principal and/or Activities Director

SUPERVISES: May occasionally supervise students

• 220-day position same schedule as students with some additional time for training.
• Payrange is based on secretary scale with an average 40-hour week.

BENEFITS: Paid single health and dental coverage or option for cash in lieu, retirement, paid sick/personal leave, life insurance and long‑term disability insurance.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation and Support Services Personnel.

For Administration:

• Handling of phone related issues such as answering calls, taking messages, forwarding of messages, and screening of calls.
• Processing correspondence: to include sorting of mail, editing and/or composing general letter responses.
• Maintain Records (Paper and Electronic).
• Perform responsibilities as assigned by administration.
• Knowledge of scheduling systems (Bound, R‑school) beneficial.
• Documenting deposits, transfers, and account balances.
• Documenting lettering and participation and NSAA eligibility.

General Duties:

• Regular, dependable, in‑person attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Communicates with parents, students, staff, etc. in various forms.
• Interviews office visitors and telephone callers and either answers questions, resolves complaints, provides desired information as required or refers to appropriate person.
• Enters student data into the district’s student information system.
• Manage day‑to‑day office activities by performing usual office routines and practices associated with a productive and efficient office.
• Administers first aid and medication to students under the direction of health professional for the purpose of meeting immediate health‑care needs.
• Evaluates potentially hostile situations (e.g. involving staff, students, the public, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Maintain documents, office files and records for the purpose of providing up‑to‑date reference and audit trail for compliance with district, local, state and federal regulations.
• Responds to a wide variety of calls, concerns and/or complaints for the purpose of resolving problems, providing information and/or referring to appropriate personnel.
• Complete training in CPR, AED, First Aid, and Crisis Team.
• Monitor front office and Sign In/Out logs for visitors.
• Maintain confidentiality and loyalty to employer.
• Promote a positive image of the District at all times.
• Maintains regular attendance

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, non‑technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.…