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Retiree Substitute Secretary

Lansing School District· Lansing School District
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Lansing, MI$14/hrSecretary Standard (40 hours/week - 42 weeks/year)Posted 11mo ago

About the role

Retiree Substitute Secretary positions in Lansing, MI. On-site, 40 hours/week for 42 weeks/year, with responsibilities spanning attendance records, schoolwide communications, substitute staffing, and front-dofice support. Roles emphasize professionalism, organization, and strong communication.

Responsibilities

  • Communicate updates, events, and announcements with the entire building community through letters, phone calls, and other mediums
  • Maintain attendance and personnel files for building community
  • Handle confidential information and materials with discretion
  • Utilize customer service skills when communicating with school visitors, parents, and other stakeholders
  • Schedule meetings as needed for building leaders
  • Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent that includes, or has been supplemented by, secretarial, business or commercial courses
  • Considerable knowledge of modern office practices, filing systems, equipment/computers, and procedures
  • Knowledge of correct English usage, punctuation, and spelling; organization, punctuation, and composition of business letters, minutes, report, charts, and numerical/tabular materials
  • Knowledge of basic arithmetic
  • Capable of using diplomacy, discretion, and judgment in giving out information and referring callers
  • Minimum typing speed of 35 WPM; pass secretarial skills test
  • Previous secretarial experience preferred
  • Professional phone etiquette

Skills

Required:Typing speedCommunicationOffice software

Benefits

  • Equal opportunity employer statement and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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