Secretary - 12 Month

Verona Area School District | Verona, Wisconsin

Full-Time | 12-Month Position | 40 Hours/Week | 1.0 FTE

The Verona Area School District is seeking a friendly, organized, and detail-oriented Secretary - School Budget and Registrar to join our school office team.

This position plays an important role in supporting students, families, staff, and school operations. The ideal candidate enjoys working with people, is comfortable managing confidential information and detailed records, and can balance multiple priorities in a busy school environment.

What You''ll Do

• Provide administrative and clerical support to the school office, registration office, administrators, students, and families.
• Serve as a welcoming front-line contact for students, families, staff, and community members.
• Perform bookkeeping, accounting, and budget-related tasks.
• Support student enrollment and registration processes.
• Assist with open enrollment, tuition waiver, and charter school enrollment processes.
• Maintain accurate student records and information in the District''s student information system.
• Assist with student records, census information, and data validation for reporting.
• Provide registration office support during peak registration periods and staff absences.
• Support school office reception and respond to student and family needs.
• Assist with health room support as assigned and in accordance with District procedures.
• Assist with substitute coordination, building use, and other school office operations.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable laws, District policies, and procedures.
• Effectively use District software, information systems, databases, spreadsheets, and office equipment.
• Attend required meetings, trainings, and work groups.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We''re Looking For

Required:

• Some post-secondary education and 2-5 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience using databases and spreadsheets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with students, families, staff, and community members.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.

Preferred:

• Experience working with student information or data management systems, such as PowerSchool or similar systems.
• Experience in a school or educational setting.
• Spanish language skills. Bilingual Spanish candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Ideal Candidate

You are someone who is:

• Student-focused, approachable
• Organized and able to manage competing priorities.
• Comfortable working with detailed information and records.
• Responsive and professional when working with families and staff.
• Enthusiastic about supporting elementary-aged students.
• Committed to working in a diverse and inclusive educational environment.
• Collaborative and willing to pitch in wherever needed to support the school community.

Why Verona Area School District?

The Verona Area School District is a diverse, student-focused school district committed to ensuring that every student has the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their personal goals, thrive in a diverse global society, and lead a healthy, self-fulfilling life.

Our work is grounded in equity, mutual respect, cultural responsiveness, excellence, and shared responsibility. Every employee has a direct impact on students and contributes to our District''s mission and Strategic Plan.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted until the position is filled. The Verona Area School District recruits on a rolling basis, and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

To apply, complete the WECAN (Wisconsin Education Career Access Network) online application.

Job Ride Assistance

If you need assistance with transportation to/from work, YWCA''s Job Ride program may be of benefit to you. Job Ride is an innovative program that provides subsidized transportation for low-income people going to/from work, even those commuting to the Verona Area School District. Learn more and apply for Job Ride at: https://www.ywcamadison.org/what-were-doing/employment-transit/yw-transit/

The Verona Area School District is an equal-opportunity employer.