School Secretary Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for school secretary, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for customer service, information and assistance to MPS staff, students, parents, visitors and others having business with MPS;coordinates communicationat school site.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Customer service and interaction with key internal and external personnel
• Effective oral, written, and persuasive communication
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and use of good judgment
• Experience with Datatel/Colleague Advancement is preferred
• Social media experience, Facebook, Linked In, Mail Chimp
• Demonstrated abilities with a computer usage and related software mandatory
• Knowledge of office equipment such as scanner, fax machine
• Knowledge of Infinite Campus, PeopleSoft - (payroll, requisition) and other various District software systems

I am excited to be applying for the position of school secretary. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for information and resolve complaints which regularly require the use of judgment and the interpretation and application of policies and procedures.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Integrity to make sound ‎judgments and handle ‎confidential matters with discretion
• Website development and maintenance experience preferred
• Possesses a general understanding of athletic contest preferred
• Proficiency in the operation of personal computers including word processing, spreadsheets, data base management, and desktop publishing applications
• Good knowledge of modern office practices and procedures, bookkeeping, business English, spelling, and commercial arithmetic
• Strong organizational and administrative abilities in order to manage multi-tasked responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Good language arts skills
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Windows Applications

In response to your job posting for school secretary, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for customer services; responds to requests for information, and attempts to resolve them by researching files and records within the scope of authority; updates, retrieves and releases information according to procedures; refers matters requiring policy interpretation to supervisor for resolution.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Previous School Administration Experience
• Experience performing basic data analysis and preparing reports
• Additional business or secretarial training preferred
• Assist in coordinating ongoing and special projects within the organizational unit
• Handles telephone calls, coordinates and arranges meetings
• Handle all incoming and outgoing correspondence, gather data and draft responses where appropriate
• Maintain the organization calendar
• Monitor all budgets and accounts within the area

I am excited to be applying for the position of school secretary. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for professional secretarial support for the School Principal in a high school setting; performs supervisory and administrative support duties for assigned school site within scope of authority and training, and in compliance with MPS policies and quality standards; duties may vary according to job assignment.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Handle purchasing requisitions
• Take minutes of meetings when appropriate
• May supervise clerical staff
• Knowledge of computer software programs (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Familiarity with SCT BANNER preferred
• A willingness to learn new computer programs
• Excellent verbal, written and effective communication including professional telephone etiquette and proofreading skills
• Professional individual with interpersonal skills who can work collaboratively and professionally with diverse constituencies

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the school secretary position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for consultation to Charter Schools regarding GAAP and GASB specifically, and provides general consulting in the areas of business management policies, procedures, and strategies.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Provide guidance and assistance to the professional staff at the Full Service Schools site, Volunteer members of the Oversight Committee and FSS clients
• Have knowledge of computer functions and programs, including word processing, spreadsheet
• Knowledge of standard office equipment and learn new technology and software programs, as needed
• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church
• Strong general knowledge of Catholic faith preferred
• Strong working knowledge of Google and Microsoft Office computer applications (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Access and Microsoft Office software
• Knowledge of office and secretarial practices/ procedures and principles of office management