IMMEDIATE FY27: Administrative Secretary III, Dept. of Compliance and Investigations, 8hrs/12mo, Ad Closes 11/09/2026
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SenioritySenior
Experience5+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
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High School or GED diploma
Minimum five years of progressively more responsible experience, three of which in administrative or office assistant class in a school or central office setting
Training in personal computing for complex word processing and working knowledge of spreadsheets and databases
Extensive knowledge of business English, spelling, general vocabulary, and arithmetic, and modern office practices, procedures, and equipment
Considerable knowledge of the general organization and functions of major MCPS units
Ability to keep complex records, assemble and organize data, and prepare reports
Ability to compose memoranda and letters from general instructions
Ability to carry out assignments on own initiative
Ability to handle confidential and controversial matters with judgment and tact
Ability to perform complex word processing and data entry/extraction
Ability to work as part of a team
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
Knowledge of and ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS)
Some college coursework
Associates degree
Experience with payroll, JP Morgan
Knowledge of and skilled in using Microsoft suite products, video conferencing and conference call applications, Google suite products and shared drives, table tents, mailing labels, presentation slides, and capturing results from survey
Proficiency in creating and monitoring incidents in the Incident Management System
Knowledge of technology tools/surveys and mobile media
Skills
Microsoft suite
Google suite
video conferencing applications
conference call applications
shared drives
spreadsheets
databases
Incident Management System
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
Under direction, performs a varied and highly responsible, often confidential, office and secretarial work for executive, and department director staff. Meets strict deadlines, coordinates, collects, proofreads/edits, and works closely with administrators and the administrative office manager to finalize and ensure timely delivery of all material for Board of Education and other meetings. Exercises considerable initiative to resolve problems and to anticipate and respond to office secretarial/clerical needs. Work involves frequent contact with MCPS executive staff, department directors, and community organizations, requiring sensitivity, good judgment, and strong interpersonal skills. Must possess an understanding of the organization and functions of MCPS schools and offices, policies and regulations.
CERTIFICATE LICENSE:
None
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
Extensive knowledge of business English, spelling, general vocabulary, and arithmetic, and modern office practices, procedures, and equipment. Considerable knowledge of the general organization and functions of major MCPS units. Ability to keep complex records, assemble and organize data, and prepare reports from such records; to compose memoranda and letters from general instructions; to carry out assignments on own initiative; to handle confidential and controversial matters with judgment and tact; and to perform complex word processing, and data entry/extraction. Knowledge of and skilled in using Microsoft suite products, video conferencing and conference call applications, Google suite products and shared drives, table tents, mailing labels, presentation slides, and capturing results from survey are desirable. Proficiency in creating and monitoring incidents in the Incident Management System. Knowledge of technology tools/surveys and mobile media highly desired. Ability to work as part of a team. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).
EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:
High School or GED diploma required. Completion of some college coursework desirable. Associates degree preferred. Minimum five years of progressively more responsible experience, three of which shall have been in the administrative or office assistant class in a school or central office setting. Training in personal computing sufficient to perform complex word processing tasks and to possess a working knowledge of spreadsheets and databases. Experience with payroll, JP Morgan and skills necessary to perform these functions preferred. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
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