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Arlington ISD

Secretary - Elementary

Arlington, TX

Support/Hourly - Position - Secretary - Campus Job Number 0000764993 Start Date Open Date 06/09 ... Submits monthly reports to AISD Payroll Department for 1 and 2 above. * Types time cards for hourly ...

Kingsley Area Schools

Payroll Coordinator

Kingsley, MI · On-site

$22.75 - $30.25/hr

Secretarial/Clerical/Payroll Date Posted: 5/21/2026 Location: Administrative Office Date Available: 07/01/2026 Closing Date: Until Filled Attachment(s): * Payroll Coordinator 26-27.pdf

HHSC East Hawaii Region

Payroll Clerk

Hilo, HI

$51K/yr

... secretarial curriculum leading to a degree, diploma or a certificate of achievement at an ... payroll operations within a public healthcare system. Company Description As the Big Island ...

The Salvation Army

Secretary III

Bourbon, MO

The Secretary III will perform general office duties such as answering phones, opening and ... It will assist with payroll functions when needed, take guest reservations, and provide clerical ...

Oakland Schools

Secretary

Waterford, MI

Birmingham Public Schools is seeking a secretary for the Facilities department. This is a ... Payroll Processing and Reporting: Assist with accurately processing payroll for department staff ...

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What does a Payroll Secretary do?

A Payroll Secretary is responsible for managing and processing payroll for employees within an organization. This role includes tasks such as collecting and verifying timekeeping information, calculating wages and deductions, preparing paychecks, and maintaining payroll records. Payroll Secretaries also ensure compliance with relevant laws and company policies, resolve payroll discrepancies, and may assist with benefits administration and reporting. They play a crucial role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.
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Secretary - Elementary

Secretary - Elementary

Arlington ISD

Arlington, TX

Other

Posted 19 days ago

Arlington Independent School District rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

124th of 549 rated elementary and secondary schools

Job description

Support/Hourly - Position - Secretary - Campus
Job Number 0000764993
Start Date
Open Date 06/09/2026
Closing Date
Primary Purpose:

  • To provide secretarial services for the principal and to facilitate the efficient operations of the school office.
Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution (required)
Special Knowledge/Skills:
  • Good Clerical Skills
  • Good Telephone & Interpersonal Communication Skills
  • Computer knowledge/experience
  • Working knowledge of bookkeeping
  • Working knowledge of TEAMS
Minimum Experience:
  • Two years of educational secretarial/clerical experience or fifteen hours or more of college business courses.
Major Responsibilities:
  • Schedule appointments for principals, assistant principal(s), teachers, and maintain calendar.
  • Accepts phone calls for principal and assistant principals.
  • Types correspondence, memos, handbooks, reports, agendas, etc.
  • Administers the school's activity fund.
    • Sets up books according to AISD guidelines.
    • Receives receipts and deposits all monies.
    • Balances books monthly and submits reports.
    • Writes and co-signs checks for activity fund expenditures.
  • Maintains school budget.
    • Enters on computer after principal and central office approval.
    • Places orders, types purchase orders, enters receiving reports.
    • Tracks spending.
  • Keeps inventory of office supplies.
  • Maintains office files.
  • Attends in-service meetings as requested by the principal and other school district administration.
  • Maintains Board Policy Manual.
  • Maintains attendance records for professional staff.
    • Prepares faculty and staff absentee forms.
    • Prepares substitute forms.
    • Submits monthly reports to AISD Payroll Department for 1 and 2 above.
    • Types time cards for hourly employees and submits them to payroll.
    • Assists in securing substitutes in an emergency.
Shared responsibilities and Duties
  • Assists as receptionist.
  • Assists with mail.
  • Assists in clinic as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.
Duty Days 212
Pay Grade Admin Support 4

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