How to hire a school attendance secretary

How to hire a school attendance secretary, step by step

Here's a step-by-step school attendance secretary hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a school attendance secretary job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new school attendance secretary
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The school attendance secretary hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A school attendance secretary's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, school attendance secretaries from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of school attendance secretaries and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of School Attendance Secretary	Description	Hourly rate
   School Attendance Secretary	Secretaries and administrative assistants perform clerical and administrative duties. They organize files, prepare documents, schedule appointments, and support other staff.	$11-17
   Administrative Coordinator	An Administrative Coordinator oversees the line of communication and schedules within a company, ensuring that every necessary information is delivered and conveyed. An administrative coordinator's responsibilities include responding to inquiries and requests from workforce personnel or client, managing calls and correspondence, maintaining and rotating various forms of documentation, and designing or improving systems that would help the company's operating procedures... Show more	$13-26
   Administrative Internship	Administrative interns are entry-level professionals providing administrative support in organizations. The interns are responsible for the improvement of their knowledge of administrative works... Show more	$14-24

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Office Equipment
   • Attendance Data
   • Front Desk
   • Office Machines
   • Student Enrollment
   • Telephone Calls
   • Public Schools
   • Student Body
   • Word Processing
   • School Administration
   • Student Registration
   • Scheduling Appointments
   • Report Cards
   • Greeting Visitors

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and oversee all STO relate actions task to OSD impacting future and current operations in STO.
   • Develop school & community relationships to establish multi-tier approach to combat poor attendance and reduce dropout rate.
   • Maintain student attendance daily and enter attendance into SASI database.

   More school attendance secretary duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your school attendance secretary job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A school attendance secretary salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, school attendance secretaries' average salary in georgia is 39% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level school attendance secretaries earn 33% less than senior-level school attendance secretaries.
   • Certifications. A school attendance secretary with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a school attendance secretary's salary.

   Average school attendance secretary salary

   $14.44hourly

   $30,042 yearly

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   Entry-level school attendance secretary salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated February 1, 2026

   Average school attendance secretary salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$36,366	$17
   2	Michigan	$30,714	$15
   3	Texas	$29,351	$14
   4	Nebraska	$29,208	$14
   5	Kansas	$29,093	$14
   6	Arizona	$28,101	$14
   7	Missouri	$27,871	$13
   8	Idaho	$27,499	$13
   9	South Carolina	$27,096	$13
   10	Oklahoma	$23,865	$11

   Average school attendance secretary salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Madera High School	$38,590	$18.55	4
   2	Humboldt School District	$29,465	$14.17	1
   3	City of Dearborn	$29,252	$14.06	4
   4	East Side Union High School District	$28,644	$13.77
   5	Omaha Public Schools	$27,700	$13.32	7
   6	Silver Falls School District	$26,689	$12.83
   7	Hempfield School District	$25,785	$12.40	13
   8	YWCA of Lubbock	$24,278	$11.67	1
   9	Edmond Public Schools	$23,542	$11.32	15
   10	Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25	$23,469	$11.28	8

4. Writing a school attendance secretary job description

   A school attendance secretary job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a school attendance secretary job description:

   School attendance secretary job description example

   Seasonal
   
   Classic, consistent quality from a winning team!
   
   Deer Valley Resort is nestled in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah, just 38 miles east of Salt Lake City International Airport, in the historic mining town of Park City which has evolved into an exciting and diverse mountain ski town. Deer Valley Resort is home to a staff of over 2,800 wonderful individuals. Our staff consists of locals, transplants, and seasonal workers from all 50 states as well as international students from around the globe. We are a diverse workforce where everyone feels welcome, appreciated, and valued. No matter if you are 14 or 84 years, there is a place for you in the Deer Valley family! Find a great job at a resort that's not only one of the best in the world, it feels a lot like home (last year over 1,100 staff members celebrated their fifth season or more at Deer Valley).
   
   * NEW! $20 per hour minimum starting wage for non-tipped position
   
   * NEW! Financial wellness resources are available to our staff
   
   * NEW! Tuition discount programs at University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC) and Colorado State University (CSU Global)
   
   * Healthcare options, vision and dental benefits are available for staff members
   
   * 125(k) Cafeteria Plan, 401(k) Savings Plan, and optional life insurance are available
   
   * A complimentary Employee Assistance Program is provided for staff members
   
   * Ski perks include skiing up to seven days per week at Deer Valley Resort during non-holiday periods, friends and family ski discounts, free staff ski lessons and discounted rentals
   
   * Free skiing or riding offered at Alterra Mountain Company-owned resorts (excluding CMH Heli-Skiing)
   
   * Free skiing or riding are offered at select local Utah resorts
   
   * Discounted lift ticket rates are available for staff members at Ikon Pass partner resorts (employee only)
   
   * Subsidized meals at Employee Dining Rooms offered for staff while on shift
   
   * Subsidized housing for seasonal full-time staff
   
   * A variety of discounts are offered to staff members from a wide range of businesses, restaurants, shops and service providers in and around the Park City community
   
   * Uniforms are provided for most positions
   
   PURPOSE OF POSITION: To prepare, serve and breakdown the ski school lunch buffet. Tasks involved include preparing all cold menu items, setting up the buffet, serving instructors on the buffet line, maintaining safe food standards, cleaning and breakdown of the buffet area. The ability to greet, assist, direct and anticipate changing needs is required to operate the ski school lunch in a safe and efficient manner.
   
   SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS:
   
   * Must be able to lift 35 lbs.
   * Maintain current Utah Food Handlers Certification
   
   JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
   
   * Report to work in ample time in proper uniform and neatly groomed for the start of your shift
   * Have a thorough knowledge of all required tasks. If you are unsure, find a crew leader or manager for assistance
   * Remain stationed in your assigned area during service hours
   * Assist our guests with any service needs. Please refer any sensitive situations to the manager on duty
   * Assist each other when necessary. Efficient operations require teamwork and cooperation with your fellow employees
   * Maintain proper order in designated storage areas
   * Adhere to safe food handling practices at all times

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find school attendance secretaries for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your school attendance secretary job on Zippia to find and recruit school attendance secretary candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting school attendance secretaries requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new school attendance secretary

   Once you've found the school attendance secretary candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new school attendance secretary. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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