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Deadline: December 11, 2026
District/Organization: Almont Community Schools
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: pay in accordance with AESA agreement
Position Details
Position Title: Almont High School Principal’s Secretary
Department: Almont High School
Reports to: High School Principal
Position Details: Full-time position, pay in accordance with AESA agreement
Posting Period: November 12, 2026 – November 17, 2026 – Internally
November 12, 2026 – until filled – Externally
Position Summary
Almont High School is looking for our next lead secretary. The High School Principal’s Secretary provides confidential administrative and clerical support to the High School Principal and assists with the daily operations of the school office. This position serves as a primary point of contact for students, parents, staff, and visitors while maintaining a professional, welcoming, and organized school environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and confidential secretarial support to the High School Principal.
- Coordinate and oversee the daily operations of the High School’s Main Office.
- Provide direction, coordination, and support to other office personnel as assigned.
- Establish and maintain consistent office procedures and workflows.
- Ensure office responsibilities are completed efficiently and accurately.
- Assist with the Principal’s calendar, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings.
- Answer telephone calls, respond to emails, and direct inquiries appropriately.
- Greet visitors, parents, students, and staff in a professional and courteous manner.
- Maintain confidential student, staff, and administrative records.
- Assist with student attendance, enrollment, discipline documentation, and records management.
- Assist with correspondence, reports, memos, newsletters, and other administrative documents.
- Maintain filing systems, databases, and electronic records.
- Assist with coordinating meetings, conferences, and school events.
- Assist with substitute teacher arrangements and staff communications as needed.
- Process purchase orders, invoices, and other office paperwork.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive student and personnel information.
- Demonstrated ability to learn and utilize student information systems, including PowerSchool.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate degree or postsecondary coursework in business administration or office management preferred.
- Previous secretarial or administrative experience preferred.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Google Workspace.
- Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships, communicate effectively, and provide exceptional customer service
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
- Experience working in a school environment is preferred.
Skills and Personal Qualities
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Professionalism, a positive attitude, and a growth mindset.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Patience and the ability to work effectively with teenagers, parents, and staff.
- Initiative, dependability, and flexibility.
- Ability to work independently and as part of an administrative team.
- Discretion when handling confidential information.
Internal applicants – please send a letter of interest and resume to chawley@almontschools.org
External applicants should apply at https://www.almontschools.org/job_postings
Almont Community Schools IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, it is the policy of the Almont School District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment.
E-mail: chawley@almontschools.org
Deadline: December 11, 2026
District/Organization: Almont Community Schools
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: pay in accordance with AESA agreement
Position Details
Position Title: Almont High School Principal’s Secretary
Department: Almont High School
Reports to: High School Principal
Position Details: Full-time position, pay in accordance with AESA agreement
Posting Period: November 12, 2026 – November 17, 2026 – Internally
November 12, 2026 – until filled – Externally
Position Summary
Almont High School is looking for our next lead secretary. The High School Principal’s Secretary provides confidential administrative and clerical support to the High School Principal and assists with the daily operations of the school office. This position serves as a primary point of contact for students, parents, staff, and visitors while maintaining a professional, welcoming, and organized school environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and confidential secretarial support to the High School Principal.
- Coordinate and oversee the daily operations of the High School’s Main Office.
- Provide direction, coordination, and support to other office personnel as assigned.
- Establish and maintain consistent office procedures and workflows.
- Ensure office responsibilities are completed efficiently and accurately.
- Assist with the Principal’s calendar, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings.
- Answer telephone calls, respond to emails, and direct inquiries appropriately.
- Greet visitors, parents, students, and staff in a professional and courteous manner.
- Maintain confidential student, staff, and administrative records.
- Assist with student attendance, enrollment, discipline documentation, and records management.
- Assist with correspondence, reports, memos, newsletters, and other administrative documents.
- Maintain filing systems, databases, and electronic records.
- Assist with coordinating meetings, conferences, and school events.
- Assist with substitute teacher arrangements and staff communications as needed.
- Process purchase orders, invoices, and other office paperwork.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive student and personnel information.
- Demonstrated ability to learn and utilize student information systems, including PowerSchool.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate degree or postsecondary coursework in business administration or office management preferred.
- Previous secretarial or administrative experience preferred.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Google Workspace.
- Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships, communicate effectively, and provide exceptional customer service
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
- Experience working in a school environment is preferred.
Skills and Personal Qualities
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Professionalism, a positive attitude, and a growth mindset.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Patience and the ability to work effectively with teenagers, parents, and staff.
- Initiative, dependability, and flexibility.
- Ability to work independently and as part of an administrative team.
- Discretion when handling confidential information.
Internal applicants – please send a letter of interest and resume to chawley@almontschools.org
External applicants should apply at https://www.almontschools.org/job_postings
Almont Community Schools IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, it is the policy of the Almont School District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment.
E-mail: chawley@almontschools.org
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in principal secretary jobs.
- Five or more years of senior-level executive or administrative support experience
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex multi-stakeholder calendars and travel itineraries
- Strong written communication skills for drafting executive correspondence and briefing documents
- Experience handling confidential information with a high degree of professional discretion
- Familiarity with document management systems and board or committee meeting coordination
Tips for Your Principal Secretary Job Search
Tailor your resume to executive context
Principal secretary roles expect proof you've managed competing priorities for senior leaders. List the exact seniority level of executives you've supported, the size of their teams, and the volume of communications or calendar items you handled daily.
Highlight confidentiality and discretion explicitly
Many hiring managers screen for language around confidentiality because principal secretaries routinely handle sensitive correspondence and board-level documents. Use phrases like 'managed confidential briefings' or 'handled privileged communications' rather than leaving discretion implied.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists principal secretary openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience level and sector and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by governance structure
Principal secretary responsibilities differ sharply between public-sector agencies, nonprofits, and corporations. Read each posting for reporting lines and board interaction requirements before applying, so your cover letter addresses the specific governance environment the employer operates in.
Prepare scenario answers about crisis coordination
Interviewers for principal secretary positions frequently ask how you've managed an executive's schedule or communications during an unexpected crisis. Have two or three specific examples ready that show how you reprioritized, communicated upward, and resolved competing demands under pressure.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Principal secretary roles vary widely in authority, from pure scheduling support to signing correspondence on an executive's behalf. Before accepting, clarify in writing which decisions you can make independently and which require escalation, so expectations are set from day one.
Principal Secretary Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most principal secretarys?
The most active employers for principal secretarys right now are Ann Arbor Public Schools, Oklahoma City Public Schools, and Crowley ISD, and the most openings are in Texas, Michigan, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Government agencies and large healthcare systems consistently represent a significant share of active postings.
How do you become a principal secretary?
Start by building several years of experience as an executive assistant or senior administrative coordinator, working directly with C-suite or director-level leaders. Develop strong written communication skills by volunteering to draft correspondence, reports, and briefing notes. Seek out roles that expose you to board meeting preparation and confidential document handling, then move progressively into positions with broader decision-making authority and reduced supervision.
Can you get hired as a principal secretary with little experience?
Entry points exist in government and large institutions, where the title sometimes applies to roles with structured training and closer supervision. Focus your applications on coordinator or secretary II postings that list principal secretary as a growth path. Demonstrate initiative by quantifying any experience managing executive schedules, drafting formal documents, or coordinating multi-party meetings, even from internships or volunteer board work.
What does the principal secretary interview process look like?
Most employers run two to three rounds, beginning with a phone or video screen focused on your executive support background and communication style. A second round typically involves a panel interview with the executive you would support and their HR partner, often including scenario-based questions about handling confidential situations or competing urgent priorities. Some organizations add a written exercise requiring you to draft a briefing memo or response letter on the spot.
Where can I find and apply to principal secretary jobs?
You can find and apply to principal secretary jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and preferred sector, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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