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Reports To:Building Principal
FLSA Status:Non-exempt
Work Schedule:Full-time (260 workdays)
Starting Date:September 29 2025
Pay Scale:Commensurate with experience and training ($23-$28 per hour)
JOB SUMMARY:
Hamilton Community Schools is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Building Administrative Secretary to join our high school team. This role is essential to ensuring smooth daily operations supporting building administrators and providing exceptional customer service to students families and staff. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills proficiency in technology and office management and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced educational environment.
If you are a motivated professional who enjoys making a positive impact on students and staff we encourage you to apply!
LOCATION:High School
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
The following are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.
Administrative & Office Support:
Manage the daily operations of the high school main office including greeting and assisting students parents staff and community members in a professional and welcoming manner.
Serve as the primary administrative support to the building principal(s) and assistant principals.
Coordinate appointments meetings and building schedules for administrators.
Prepare correspondence reports presentations and other documents as assigned.
Maintain accurate student and staff records ensuring confidentiality at all times.
Process attendance and student enrollment/withdrawal documentation in collaboration with district pupil accounting requirements.
Communicate effectively with parents and staff regarding building events policies and procedures.
Support the coordination of high school events including assemblies parent nights and building-level activities.
Maintain office supplies building keys and other essential resources to support efficient building operations.
Data & Record Management:
Utilize the districts Student Information System (PowerSchool) for attendance scheduling and record-keeping.
Assist with data entry reporting and preparation of building-level reports as requested by administration.
Support accurate submission of pupil count data in coordination with the district pupil accounting office.
Collaboration & Building Support:
Serve as a key point of contact for building staff and act as a liaison between administrators teachers and district departments.
Support substitute coordination student discipline records and communication logs as directed.
Assist in maintaining building safety and emergency documentation.
Provide guidance and assistance to other office staff as needed.
Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:
Promptly return phone calls and emails to ensure excellent customer service.
Comply with all district policies and maintain a positive professional representation of the school.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Google Suite and Student Information Systems (PowerSchool experience highly preferred).
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Professional positive and customer-service-oriented attitude.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
BENEFITS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit stand walk talk hear read operate a computer or other devices reach with hands or arms and may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
WHO ARE WE
Hamilton Community Schools is a rural district in West Michigan located south of Holland and east of Saugatuck. Our well-maintained district includes one preschool learning center (Sandyview) three elementary schools (Bentheim Blue Star and Hamilton Elementary) one middle school one high school and the Hamilton Virtual School. Despite covering a large area of 135 square miles Hamilton retains a small-town feel.
As one of the 18 member public school districts within the Ottawa Intermediate School District (OAISD) Hamilton Community Schools employs 400 staff members and serves over 2400 full-time students along with 1100 non-public students across various programs and formats. Renowned throughout the state our district is celebrated for balancing a small-town atmosphere with educational innovation catering to the needs of every learner. With a strong focus on K-12 academics work-based learning athletics and the arts Hamilton is a destination district.WE are HAWKEYES!
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Submit an application cover letter and resume using the online application system.
Deadline to apply: The search committee will review applications until the position is filled. However for best consideration applications should be submitted byAugust 24 2025.
Any questions can be sent to Mitch BoschPrincipal
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hamilton Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race religion sex national origin age color height weight marital status familial status gender sexual orientation gender identity disability or veteran status with applicable state and federal laws.
DISTRIBUTION:Internal / External
Full-Time