Lead Secretary @ Hermiston High School

Hermiston School District is seeking qualified applicants forLeadSecretary at Hermiston High School. The Lead Secretary will perform secretarial work involving responsibility for facilitating general office details using independent judgment in determinations on varied problems which do not involve major deviations from established policy or procedure; and in the absence of the principal acts with authority on office management functions. Works with a staff of150employees and assists with the supervision of office staff. Position begins once verified by the Human Resources Office.

QUALIFICATIONS included but are not limited to:
High School Diploma or equivalent

Bilingual/BiLiterate in English and Spanish (Ability to read speak write and communicate effectively in both languages)preferred.
Minimum of one year of recent directly related fulltime equivalent paid secretarial/clerical experience. Graduate from a business of secretarial school/college may substitute for experience requirement.
Type a minimum of 60 wpm
Experience and/or knowledge working on a Computer required Microsoft Windows and the components of Microsoft Office Professional including Word and Excel and PowerSchool desired.
Ability to file keep and retrieve records.
Ability to communicate effectively responds well to directions maintains confidential information and works successfully in a team setting.
Good health and neat appearance.
Specialized knowledge of the function to which assigned and general knowledge of overall school operations.
Ability to use the exercise of judgment and discretion in a variety of office situations which may require independent action referral to another source or postponement.
Ability to:
a. Apply general instructions to a variety of situations; i.e. skill in communicating with and giving assistance to students staff parents and the general public.
b. Work independently with a minimum of direct supervision.
c. Assist students and parents to relate to school programs and staff.
d. Coordinate work demands of the school and office.
e. Operate copy machines and other office related equipment.
f. Assist in the preparation of budgets.
g. Perform secretarial/clerical work with accuracy and speed.

About the District:

The Hermiston School District is the largest district in eastern Oregon exceeding 5300 students in grades kindergarten through 12 with the mission of serving the needs of all students with rigorous and engaging program choices mutual respect and high expectations. The school district includes a 912 senior high school two 68 middle schools and six K5 elementary schools for students and families.

The school district receives strong support from the Hermiston community. In 2019 voters approved an $82.7 million building project which included replacement of Rocky Heights Elementary (opened fall 2022); construction of an additional elementary school Loma Vista (opened fall 2022) and a multiclassroom annex of the high school (opened fall 2023); along with various districtwide renovations. Voters also approved a $69.9 million bond in 2008.

The district employs over 630 full time staff that includes approximately 390 teachers and over 260 classified support and supervisory personnel making it one of the largest employers in the city of Hermiston. A nationally recognized community that embraces its diversity the district serves some 28000 residents where half of the population is Hispanic.

The school district prides itself on the academic achievement of its students successful athletic programs nationally recognized club and activity organizations and its exhaustive list of academic and elective opportunities available to students. The districts partnership with community organizations is central to its continued success highlighted by support groups who have provided nearly a half a million dollars to assist students and programs through such venues as the Hermiston Sports Booster Club Hermiston Education Foundation Band Boosters FFA Alumni and the community sponsorship of the student homebuilding program to name a few.

About the Community:

The city of Hermiston is a vibrant and growing community of almost 20000 residents located at the crossroads of the Pacific Northwest situated near the intersection of I84 and I82 just minutes from a Columbia River port and 30 minutes from the TriCities in Washington. Hermiston and the entire Umatilla County area have excellent potential for growth in commercial industrial agricultural as well as residential development. Hermiston boasts over 100 acres for community use volleyball courts soccer fields baseball diamonds childrens play areas barbeque and picnic areas and more. Located within 10 minutes of downtown Hermiston both Umatilla and Echo have challenging golf courses. The Columbia River offers tournament level fishing as well as many water sports including swimming wind surfing and boating. Other fishing waters include the Umatilla River Cold Springs Reservoir and many ponds. Hat Rock State Park is nearby and the Blue Mountains are within an hour drive affording a wide variety of fishing hunting and camping activities. In the winter the mountains are home to excellent snow skiing tubing snowmobiling and sledding.

Salary and Benefits:

The Hermiston School District offers an extremely competitive salary and benefits package which includes PERS retirement employerpaid pickup and a comprehensive health and benefits package. The contract year for this position is225 days (11 months) including 5 paid holidays.

Starting HourlyRange: $17.07 $24.02.

Benefits include:

• Generous monthly insurance allowance (family coverage)
• Districtpaid employee life insurance
• Districtpaid PERS pick up

Application Procedures:

The applicant must digitally supply the following itemsonline through Recruit & Hire: application form

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure his/her application is complete. Only complete applications will be considered