Department Secretary – Guidance & Counseling

Liberty High School

Organize and manage routine work activities in the student services department at Frisco ISD. Provide clerical support to the Managing Director of Guidance & Counseling with effective communication and organization.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeFrisco • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Organize and manage the routine work activities of the student services department
Provide clerical services to the Managing Director of Guidance & Counseling
Prepare written correspondence, forms, schedules, or reports for the department administrators
Compile pertinent data as needed when preparing various state and local reports
Maintain physical and computerized departmental files
Answer incoming calls, take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff
Maintain a schedule of appointments and make travel arrangements for department staff
Receive, sort, and distribute mail and other documents to department staff
Schedule meetings and appointments, including training rooms, and maintain calendars
Manage department reception desk when needed
Perform routine bookkeeping tasks for the department
Assist with the preparation of purchase orders and payment authorizations

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED
College degree preferred
Proficient skills in keyboarding, word processing, and file maintenance
Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and general office publications
Ability to prioritize workflow to address the multiple needs of the supervisor
Knowledge of basic accounting principles
Willingness to collaborate with members of an office team
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
Ability to work independently and problem solve as needed
Three years of administrative support experience preferred, preferably in a public education environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

keyboard skillsword processingfile maintenancespreadsheet developmentdatabase managementoffice publicationsbookkeepingpurchase order preparationpayment authorization

Soft Skills

organizational skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsworkflow prioritizationcollaborationconfidentialityindependent workproblem solving

Certifications

high school diplomaGEDcollege degree