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Administrative Secretary JobID: 12609 Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical Date Posted: 7/16/2026 Location: Arctic Light Elementary School Date Available: 07/30/2026 Closing Date: 07/22/2026 Note: Unless otherwise stated, all vacancies with a specific closing date close at 9:00 PM Alaska time. For additional information, click Here This position is for the 2026-2027 school year. Job Summary: Performs a variety of complex clerical, financial, and secretarial tasks in direct support of a building principal or administrator. New Hire Starting Hourly Rate: Grade 8: $24.84 - $27.81 DOE Internal Hourly Rate: Determined by the ESSA Negotiated Agreement Work Day: 7.5 hours Work Year: 10 Months Bargaining Unit: Education Support Staff Association (ESSA) Job Qualifications/Requirements (please review job description for qualifications and duties of the position): High school diploma or equivalent. Five (5) years of secretarial experience to include bookkeeping/accounting functions, customer service, and coordination of multiple tasks in a high-paced environment. Strong oral and written communication skills in English. Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, desktop publishing, email, and internet use. Strong knowledge of standard office procedures and equipment, with the ability to organize and maintain accurate records and filing systems while upholding the confidentiality of written and oral information. Ability to meet deadlines and to flexibly reprioritize work as needed. This position offers an excellent benefit package, including: Accrued sick and personal leave Paid holidays Medical, dental, vision, and audio Retirement (PERS) If there are ways we can support you in becoming a district employee, please email recruiting@k12northstar.org. Attachment(s):8 - Administrative Secretary 06.2025.pdf ESSA Salary Schedule - 2025-2026.pdf Email To A Friend Print Version Openings as of 7/16/2026
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$25 – $28/yr
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