School Secretary at Jesuit Memorial College

Jesuit Memorial College is a Catholic and Jesuit coeducational boarding secondary school open to students of all faiths. The school is located in Port Harcourt. Like other Jesuit schools all over the world, Jesuit Memorial College seeks to impart to its students the discipline and skills, character and intellectual development that will prepare them to continue their education in the finest universities and ultimately, to assume positions of leadership and positive influence within their families, states and the nation. The school provides education in the sciences and arts and encourages a wide range of interest within a disciplined framework.Job Summary

To perform a variety of secretarial, clerical and administrative duties in support of the operation of the school and in support of the principal, staff, students and parents.
Set up and maintain filing systems for students and staff – paper and electronic.
Create, maintain and enter information into databases.
Locate and attach appropriate files to incoming correspondence requiring a response.
Locate and provide data as requested.
Notify parents of student absences.
Process and track staff leave requests.
Schedule and confirm appointments for staff members with the Principal.
Maintain appointment and event calendars.
Write minutes of meetings.
Over and above all, every staff in Jesuit Memorial College is a role model to the students.

Requirements /Qualifications

B.A in English / Secretarial Studies.
Any higher Degree or qualification, especially in Secretarial Studies is an advantage.

Experience:

At least 2 years experience.

Personal Qualities:

Effective communication and presentation skills,
Good command of the English Language,
A good understanding of adolescent psychology,
Good interpersonal skills,
A team player,
Ability to work effectively with minimum supervision,
Proficiency in the use of Office Suites like Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.