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Remote School Secretary Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

High school diploma or equivalent preferred What We Offer * Competitive salary and benefits package * Fully remote work environment * Growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding company

High school diploma or equivalent preferred What We Offer * Competitive salary and benefits package * Fully remote work environment * Growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding company

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Jacksonville, FL · On-site +1

$15.25 - $20.50/hr

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How much do remote school secretary jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote school secretary in Florida is $14.07, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.30 and $16.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote school secretary?

Remote school secretaries are administrative professionals who perform their duties for schools from a remote location, often from home. They handle tasks such as managing student records, scheduling appointments, answering emails and phone calls, and supporting school staff and parents virtually. With advancements in technology and communication tools, remote school secretaries can efficiently maintain school operations and provide essential administrative support without being physically present in the school building.

How does a remote school secretary effectively manage communication and coordination with faculty, students, and parents?

As a remote school secretary, strong communication skills and the ability to use various digital tools are essential. You'll typically rely on email, video conferencing, and school management platforms to coordinate schedules, send announcements, and address inquiries. Proactively setting up regular check-ins with faculty and having clear protocols for responding to parents and students helps ensure nothing falls through the cracks. Staying organized and maintaining digital records enables smooth collaboration across the school community, even when working remotely.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote school secretary, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote School Secretary, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in office administration, typically supported by a high school diploma or equivalent experience. Familiarity with school management systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and cloud-based communication tools is often required. Excellent written and verbal communication, discretion, and the ability to multitask are critical soft skills for this role. These skills ensure efficient school operations, accurate record-keeping, and effective communication with staff, students, and families in a remote environment.

What is the difference between Remote School Secretary vs Remote Administrative Assistant in the education industry?

AspectRemote School SecretaryRemote Administrative Assistant
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may prefer administrative certificationsHigh school diploma; administrative or office certifications beneficial
Work EnvironmentPrimarily in school offices, now remote for some rolesVarious industries, including education, corporate, non-profit, often remote
Employer & Industry UsageSchools, districts, educational institutionsBusinesses, organizations, including educational institutions
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The Remote School Secretary and Remote Administrative Assistant roles share similarities in required credentials and work environment, especially in educational settings. However, the Remote School Secretary is specifically focused on supporting school operations, student records, and communication within schools, while the Remote Administrative Assistant may serve a broader range of industries with more general administrative duties.

Is being a remote school secretary worth it?

Remote school secretaries perform administrative tasks such as managing communications, scheduling, and record-keeping from a remote location. The role offers flexibility and the use of office software but may require strong organizational skills and familiarity with school management systems. Compensation and job stability vary depending on the employer and location.

What are the most commonly searched types of School Secretary jobs in Florida?

The most popular types of School Secretary jobs in Florida are:

What are popular job titles related to Remote School Secretary jobs in Florida?

For Remote School Secretary jobs in Florida, the most frequently searched job titles are:

What job categories do people searching Remote School Secretary jobs in Florida look for?

The top searched job categories for Remote School Secretary jobs in Florida are:

What cities in Florida are hiring for Remote School Secretary jobs?

Cities in Florida with the most Remote School Secretary job openings:

Infographic showing various Remote School Secretary job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $29,274 per year, or $14.1 per hour.

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Defense Commissary Agency

Key West, FL • On-site, Remote

$48K - $62K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago


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Job description

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Serves as a Secretary (Office Automation) in a commissary store at a Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) facility. The primary purpose of this position is Perform secretarial, administrative, general clerical, and typing (office automation) duties and responsibilities.
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Duties
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  • Maintains a filing system, reviews correspondence for spelling and grammar, receives mail, maintains the store director's appointment calendar and serves as the forms manager.
  • Serves as the personnel liaison between the commissary and Human Resources Service Provider (HRSP) by generating request, monitoring status, and resolving employee personnel actions.
  • Performs in-processing functions for all new hires and reviews in-processing forms for accuracy and completeness.
  • Serves as the payroll liaison between the commissary and the Customer Service Representatives (CSR) to resolve payroll issues.
  • Procures, issues, controls, and disposes of supplies and equipment required for store operations.
  • Maintains the property accounting register relating to supplies and equipment procured for the commissary.

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Conditions of employment
  • Be a U.S. citizen or national. Applicants with a Permanent Resident Card are authorized to live and work in the U.S. but are not eligible for employment in positions requiring U.S. citizenship. If selected, proof of citizenship may be required.
  • Meet minimum age requirement. See Additional Information.
  • Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
  • May be subject to successful verification of identity and employment eligibility through E-Verify. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, at https://www.e-verify.gov/.
  • May be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as required. New federal employees will be fingerprinted.
  • Be able to obtain and maintain clearance eligibility based on the appropriate background investigation.
  • May be subject to a probationary/trial period.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • Meet the physical requirements identified in the Qualifications section.

Qualifications
You must meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualifications for series 0318 and additional requirements by the announcement closing date. Your resume must clearly show that you have one (1) year of experience performing administrative or clerical duties such as preparing correspondence, maintaining a filing system, and keeping an appointment calender. Working with personnel and payroll related actions and completing supply related duties (specialized experience) equivalent to at least GS-05. Experience can be under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military.
You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).
Additional Requirements that must be met by the closing date:
  • Physical requirements: (1) Stand, stoop, kneel, bend and climb for prolonged periods. 2) Typing proficiency required. You will attest to your ability to perform these physical requirements in the Questionnaire.
  • Time-in-grade applies to the promotion of current and former federal employees who hold or have held a permanent GS position in either the competitive or excepted service in the previous 52 weeks, including current employees applying under VEOA. Your application package must contain proof you meet this requirement. See Required Documents for more information.
    • For GS-6: You must have 52 weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-5.
  • Time after competitive appointment. Current federal civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since being selected for a nontemporary appointment from a competitive examination register of eligibles (an announcement opened to the public) or under a direct hire authority.

As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in these competencies:
  • Accountability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Service
  • Decision Making
  • Flexibility
  • Integrity/Honesty
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Learning
  • Minimum Qualifications GS-06 (One-Grade Interval- No Education Substitution)
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Reasoning
  • Self-Management
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Teamwork

Overtime: Occasional
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Nonexempt
Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered
Obligated Position: No
Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met.
Work environment: The incumbent typically works indoors in a commissary that is adequately heated, lighted and ventilated.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives Offered: No
Telework eligible: No
Remote work eligible: No
Education
You may not use education to qualify for this position.
Additional information
Executive Order 12564 requires a federal workplace to be free of illegal drugs and prohibits the use of illegal drugs both on and off duty by federal employees. As a reminder, marijuana is still classified as an illegal drug by the Federal government and is prohibited for use by Federal employees even if such use is legal in the state where the Federal employee resides and/or works. The Defense Commissary Agency is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace where the use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated and may result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal service.
  • The display of a salary range on this announcement does not suggest or convey an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. Upon first appointment to a civilian position in the Federal government, you are entitled only to the lowest step (Step 1) of the grade for which selected.
  • The minimum age requirement is generally 18 years. Employing those under 18 may be possible under certain circumstances. If under 18 years of age, ensure you provide documentation showing how you are eligible.
  • Applicants with financial difficulty are not automatically removed from consideration.
  • Selectees are required to complete an online onboarding process.
  • Retired military service members cannot be appointed to a Department of Defense (DoD) civilian position within 180 days of their retirement date. 5 United States Code 3326.

The following may result in a rating of ineligible. Ineligible applicants receive no consideration.
  • Not selecting an eligibility.
  • Submitting an incomplete application package may result in your not being considered for this position. Your resume must reflect that you are either Part-Time with the number of hours listed, Full Time, or 40 hours per week as your work schedule. If you fail to provide this information in your resume, your resume will be considered as incomplete.
  • Submitting encrypted documents or uploading Adobe portfolio documents.
  • Submitting any document that contains a photo or image of you.
  • Including social media links, inappropriate material or content, classified or government sensitive information, or personal information such as age, gender, race, religion, or social security number on your resume.
  • Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials.
  • Deliberately attempting to falsify your application information, such as copying portions of this announcement into your resume.

Appointment Eligibility Criteria. You choose how you wish to be considered for this position by selecting one or more of the eligibilities listed in the Assessment Questionnaire AND providing the supporting documents for the selected eligibility/eligibilities. Required documents are listed in the eligibility description. You are responsible for providing the documents required to prove you can be considered for the selected eligibility/eligibilities.
HR does not select or change your eligibility/eligibilities for you, regardless of the supporting documents you submit. You are considered ONLY for the eligibility or eligibilities you select and for which you provide all required supporting documents. You will not be considered if you do not select an eligibility. If you have questions about which eligibility/eligibilities apply to you, contact the HR POC listed on this announcement.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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