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Oakland Schools

Athletics Secretary

Ortonville, MI · On-site

Perform all secretarial duties for the Athletic Director (i.e. ordering supplies, typing ... Maintain and update the district athletic events on Brandon's web site. * Assist coaches as needed ...

State of Michigan

Executive Secretary 10

Lansing, MI · On-site +1

$24.96 - $33.44/hr

Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 Is responsible for support and executive secretarial functions to assist the director of the Area Office. The office has a large geographical area and the ...

Bodman PLC

Legal Secretary - Litigation

Troy, MI

$41K - $56K/yr

... secretarial duties for attorneys, according to established policies and procedures. Maintain ... drafts. Assist in case management through mediation and/or trial, including preparation of ...

State of Michigan

Executive Secretary 10

Lansing, MI · On-site +1

$24.96 - $33.44/hr

Is responsible for support and executive secretarial functions to assist the director of the Area Office. The office has a large geographical area and the breath of independent judgment is ...

Oakland Schools

Athletics Secretary

Waterford, MI · On-site

Perform all secretarial duties for the Athletic Director (i.e. ordering supplies, typing ... Maintain and update the district athletic events on Brandon's web site. * Assist coaches as needed ...

Robert Half

Legal Secretary

Southfield, MI · On-site

$40K - $55K/yr

We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to support a busy legal team in Southfield ... * Assist with document management and workflow coordination to support efficient handling of ...

Diocese of Gaylord

Administrative Assistant

Petoskey, MI · On-site

$17.75 - $23.75/hr

Administrative Assistant Saint Francis Xavier of Petoskey Employment Type: Full-time Location ... Performs general secretarial duties. * Answers and directs office telephone calls or messages.

Diocese of Gaylord

Administrative Assistant

Petoskey, MI · On-site

$17.75 - $23.75/hr

Administrative Assistant Saint Francis Xavier of Petoskey Employment Type: Full-time Location ... Performs general secretarial duties. * Answers and directs office telephone calls or messages.

Spectrum Health

Ward Secretary

Dearborn, MI · On-site

$18.48 - $21.12/hr

Doctor's office receptionist, Medical Office Assistant, Lab Tech, Pharmacy Tech, EKG Tech, or completion of a Ward Secretary class/curriculum or equivalent, or previous Ward Secretary experience, OR ...

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Athletics Secretary

Oakland Schools

Ortonville, MI • On-site

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Perform secretarial duties for the Athletic Director, including ordering supplies, typing correspondence, and handling inquiries.

  • Maintain activity and general fund accounts, including handling daily deposits and supplying accounting reports.

  • Assist in planning and coordinating athletic events such as banquets, sporting events, coaches meetings, and related activities.

Job description

Position Type:
Administrative and Business Office Support/Secretary/Clerical
Date Posted:
8/20/2026
Location:
Brandon High School
District:
Brandon School District
POSITION: Athletics Secretary
LOCATION: Brandon High School
DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT:
The Brandon School District is a mid-size school district nestled in Northwest Oakland County. The district has approximately 900 students in junior kindergarten-5th grade between the two elementary schools, approximately 500 at the middle school level and approximately 600 at the high school. This small, tight knit community has a strong connection to its schools and is passionate about the education of its youth. Brandon High School sends 85-90% of its graduates to post-secondary school each year, it was ranked in the 82nd percentile of all schools in the State on the top-to-bottom rankings and it was awarded as a Silver Medal Winner by the US News.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience in the role of a secretary preferred.
  • Knowledge and experience using personal computers and related software including Windows and Google Suite.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with students, district staff and community members.
  • Effective and professional verbal communications, telephone skills and office courtesy.
  • Ability to deal with sensitive material in a confidential manner.
  • Experience in dealing with various sums of money.
  • Strong organizational abilities.
  • Ability to work well under pressure with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
  • Self-directed and able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
  • Previous experience working in an educational/athletic setting preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Assists the Athletic Director in the performance of the following:
  • Perform all secretarial duties for the Athletic Director (i.e. ordering supplies, typing correspondence, answering department phone calls, handling parent, coaches and team inquiries, Athletic Boosters requests, and all clerical responsibilities related to the District's athletic programs, etc.)
  • Maintain all activity and general fund accounts, supplying accounting reports to Boosters and coaches; handle all daily deposits.
  • Responsible for all department documentation and records (i.e. purchase orders, physicals, emergency cards, permission slips, trainer fees, team rosters, eligibility reports and ineligibility letters, season awards, program rosters, coaches directory and contracts, early release memo's, building usage for home sporting events, sports flyers for summer mailing and senior night activities, etc.)
  • Help plan and coordinate all athletic events, i.e. banquets, home and away sporting events, coaches meetings, Activity Fair, practice schedules, Picture Day, etc., to include necessary buses, sporting officials, maintenance staff and other details for these programs.
  • Maintain and update the district athletic events on Brandon's web site.
  • Assist coaches as needed (i.e. MHSAA meeting dates, handbooks, account reports, etc.)
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director/Designee.

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director
WORKDAY/WEEK: Per BESPA Calendar; 225 Days per Year
STARTING DATE: ASAP
COMPENSATION: Per the BESPA Master Agreement
POSTING DATE: 08/20/2026
POSTING DEADLINE:
Internal: 08/26/2026
External: Until Filled
The Brandon Board of Education is committed to a policy of non-discrimination in relation to race, color, sex, age, religion, height, weight, gender identity, marital status, disability and national origin. For all concerns and complaints for issues relating to Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act and Title II, please contact Jessica Hevel at 1025 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville, MI 48462, (248) 627-1800.
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Oakland Schools is a regional service agency that offers support services to school personnel that are best delivered regionally and provide cost, size and quality advantages to those we serve. Oakland Schools is an autonomous, tax-supported public school district governed by Michigan General School Laws and is one of 56 intermediate school districts (ISDs) established in Michigan in 1962.

Industry

Elementary and secondary schools

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Waterford, MI, US

Year founded

1962

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