About IMS: Independence Mission Schools (IMS) educate students of all faiths living throughout Philadelphia. Our inspiring new network of 15 schools blends the best of Catholic education with innovative teaching strategies designed to meet the unique learning needs of all students.

Since our inception in 2012, our enrollment has grown over 20%, our students are outperforming 80% of their neighboring public and charter schools in Reading, and we have received increasing recognition as a network that successfully integrates faith, character, and academics to create warm, energizing schools that are sustainable for students, staff, and community. Ultimately, IMS recognizes  that our students are on track to make their own choices in pursuit of college and career opportunities because they are on grade level academically and enrolled in a high-quality high school.

St. Frances Cabrini, an Independence Mission School, is seeking candidates for a school secretary who has a commitment to our mission, a growth mindset for themselves and students, and a desire to work in a collaborative setting.

The successful candidate will be a meticulous planner and a dedicated individual who will work under the direction of the elementary school Principal, coordinate and perform a wide variety of responsible and complex secretarial duties, requiring independent judgment.

Key Functions:

• Coordinate the overall office to assist the Principal in administrative tasks, prepare and accurately maintain a variety of reports, records, and files relating to students, staff, operations, and activities, including those of a confidential nature.
• Serve as secretary for the school, compose correspondence independently, prepare, type, and distribute communications, schedule appointments and meetings, screen phone calls and visitors.
• Collect, compile, organize, and record a variety of data related to attendance, transfers, enrollment, personnel, equipment inventory, and student activities.
• Prepare and maintain related records, files, and logs.
• Collect and account for monies collected in conjunction with school activities, and process according to established procedures.
• Operate a variety of office equipment, including a calculator, copier, computer and communications equipment, and other school office equipment. 

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• Minimum of two years of successful experience in a related secretarial or office position (preferred)
• General bookkeeping skills, organizational and filing skills, and the ability to use electronic equipment for word processing, data management, information retrieval, visual presentations, and telecommunications.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (good language, writing, and grammar skills)
• Have the ability to communicate effectively with various groups (parents, students, teachers, visitors, etc.) and demonstrate appropriate telephone etiquette.
• Clearances on all required background checks (required)

EOE: IMS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrates staff diversity. We strive to be and build a diverse team that is representative of our students and the communities in which we serve. If you identify as an individual of color, we highly encourage you to apply!

Want to learn more about IMS and our school locations? Please visit: https://independencemissionschools.org/schools/