Receptionist / Attendance Secretary

Receptionist / Attendance SecretaryLake Crystal Wellcome Memorial Secondary School is seeking a welcoming, organized, and proactive individual to serve as our Receptionist / Attendance Secretary. As the first point of contact for students, parents, staff, and community members, this position plays a critical role in setting a positive, supportive tone for our school environment. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic setting, possesses strong technical skills, excels at managing competing priorities, and takes pride in delivering exceptional service with a warm, professional demeanor.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesFront Office & Customer ServiceServe as the primary ambassador for LCWM Secondary School, ensuring everyone who arrives in person or calls the school receives a friendly, positive, and helpful experience.Welcome visitors, manage building check-in/security procedures, and direct guests appropriately.Answer incoming calls, answer questions, take messages, and route inquiries to appropriate personnel.Maintain a calm, welcoming, and organized main office environment.Attendance AdministrationAccurately track, record, and verify daily student attendance, absences, tardies, and early dismissals in accordance with state guidelines and school policies.Monitor attendance trends and assist administration in tracking truancy or chronic absenteeism.Direct communication with parents/guardians regarding unexcused absences and attendance notifications.Issue pass slips for student arrivals, departures, and appointments.Administrative & Operational SupportPrioritize and manage multiple incoming tasks daily, ensuring all duties are followed through to accurate completion.Assist school administration, guidance counselors, and teaching staff with routine office tasks, mail distribution, and document preparation.Support school communications, newsletter design, and event promotional materials.Maintain confidentiality regarding student records, family communications, and school matters in accordance with FERPA laws.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:High School Diploma or GED required.Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment and independently drive tasks through to completion.Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven commitment to delivering positive, solution-oriented customer service.Proficient with general office equipment, multi-line phone systems, and basic computer applications.Preferred Qualifications:Prior experience working in a K-12 school office environment.Direct experience with Infinite Campus student information system.High proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, Calendar) and familiarity with leveraging Gemini (AI tools) to streamline workflows and administrative communication.Experience creating engaging visual content using Canva for announcements, forms, and social media/newsletters.Salary & BenefitsCompensation: Hourly wage per the LCWM Education Support Professionals Collective Bargaining Agreement (commensurate with experience).Benefits: Benefit package including medical, dental, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), and participation in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA).Application ProcedureInterested candidates should apply online through the MN School Jobs portal.

Please submit the following:Online ApplicationCover Letter (attaching a brief statement explaining your customer service philosophy)ResumeLetters of Recommendation (2-3 professional references)APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until FilledMike Thofson, Secondary PrincipalLake Crystal Wellcome Memorial607 Knights LaneP.O. Box 160Lake Crystal, MN 56055LCWM complies with state and federal fair employment regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age.