School Secretary Job at Archdiocese of St. Louis, Ellisville, MO

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  • Archdiocese of St. Louis
  • Ellisville, MO

Job Description

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

The School Secretary serves as the first point of contact for students, parents, visitors, and faculty. This role provides vital administrative support to the principal and school staff while helping to maintain a welcoming, organized, and faith-centered school environment. The secretary is expected to handle responsibilities with professionalism, confidentiality, and a spirit of service consistent with the values of a Catholic school.

Job Responsibilities

  • Greet and assist visitors, parents, students, and staff in a courteous, respectful, and Christ-centered manner.

  • Answer phones, direct calls, and respond to inquiries with professionalism.

  • Manage student attendance records, sign-in/out logs, and daily reports.

  • Assist with communication between the school and families (email, newsletters, phone calls, text alerts).

  • Maintain student files and records in accordance with diocesan and school policies.

  • Support the principal with scheduling, correspondence, calendar management, and administrative tasks.

  • Order and manage office supplies, forms, and materials.

  • Assist with health-related tasks such as dispensing medication (per diocesan policy) or contacting parents when students are ill.

  • Prepare reports, letters, and documents as needed.

  • Maintain confidentiality of all student, family, and staff information.

Job Requirements

  • Prior experience in a school or office setting strongly preferred.

  • Practicing Catholic preferred; non-Catholics must support the mission and values of Catholic education.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and school database systems (e.g., FACTS, RenWeb, PowerSchool).

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Excellent organization, time management, and multitasking abilities.

  • Friendly, welcoming demeanor and a commitment to customer service.

  • Ability to work collaboratively and independently with discretion and integrity.

  • Must pass a background check and complete diocesan Safe Environment training (e.g., VIRTUS).

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.

 
Pre-Employment Screening 
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening. 

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